{"id":11692,"date":"2022-07-14T06:35:15","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T06:35:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=11692"},"modified":"2022-07-14T06:35:15","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T06:35:15","slug":"how-to-change-username-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-username-on-facebook","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Username on Facebook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a65a516678da\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a65a516678da\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a65a516678da\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-username-on-facebook\/#How_to_Change_Username_on_Facebook\" title=\"How to Change Username on Facebook\">How to Change Username on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-username-on-facebook\/#Rules_and_regulations_for_changing_your_name_on_Facebook\" title=\"Rules and regulations for changing your name on Facebook\">Rules and regulations for changing your name on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-username-on-facebook\/#Ways_to_change_your_name_on_other_platforms\" title=\"Ways to change your name on other platforms\">Ways to change your name on other platforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-username-on-facebook\/#Changing_your_name_on_mobile\" title=\"Changing your name on mobile\">Changing your name on mobile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-username-on-facebook\/#Changing_your_name_on_PC\" title=\"Changing your name on PC\">Changing your name on PC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Username_on_Facebook\"><\/span>How to Change Username on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"how to change username on facebook\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/vgObGaP.jpg\">  <\/p>\n<p>You may have a hard time deciding which name to use on Facebook. It&#8217;s a good idea to change your name at least once during your time with the social network, but what if you want to make more dramatic changes? Here&#8217;s how to do that. First, log in to Facebook. If you have an account there, click &#8220;settings&#8221; on the upper right corner of your profile page. In the &#8220;Edit Profile&#8221; section, choose &#8220;Edit Username&#8221; from the drop-down menu.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rules_and_regulations_for_changing_your_name_on_Facebook\"><\/span>Rules and regulations for changing your name on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facebook has strict guidelines about the names you can use on their site. Some rules prohibit the use of symbols, numbers, or unusual capitalization. Another rule says you cannot mix different languages&#8217; characters with English. Moreover, you cannot use the name of a famous person or a company. However, you can use a nickname if it isn&#8217;t offensive. It&#8217;s important to understand the rules about changing your name before making the change.<\/p>\n<p>You should always follow these guidelines carefully when changing your name on Facebook. If you don&#8217;t follow them properly, you&#8217;ll risk a legal battle. Although Facebook encourages you to use your real name, it&#8217;s still important to follow its standards to prevent identity theft. If possible, use the same name on your government ID and other official documents. Moreover, Facebook does not allow users to pose as another person.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_change_your_name_on_other_platforms\"><\/span>Ways to change your name on other platforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to change your name on social media platforms, there are some steps you can take to avoid being rejected. For example, you should secure your handle before applying for a change. This will ensure that your username is available for the rebranding day. Keep in mind that a unique and unusual name may not be taken until you announce it on your account. Once you have secured your handle, you can change it on your account by using your account&#8217;s &#8220;Other&#8221; tab and paying a small fee.<\/p>\n<p>You can also change your display name or handle in the settings. Some platforms allow you to change your display name, but not your username. If you can&#8217;t find the desired name, try creating a different variation on it and try changing the username. Before attempting to change your username on these platforms, check the platform&#8217;s FAQ page or contact customer service to make sure that you have the option. If you have difficulty changing your username, make sure to write down the new information in a safe place.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_your_name_on_mobile\"><\/span>Changing your name on mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing your name on Facebook is easy. Just navigate to the &#8220;Account Settings&#8221; link at the top of the screen, click on the Edit Name option, and fill in the new name. Remember to save your changes. You can only make a change to your name once it is within 48 hours of your last change. In the event that you wish to change it later, you will need to wait until the next day. For mobile users, changing your name is a little trickier.<\/p>\n<p>To change your name on Facebook mobile, first, you must log in as you normally do on desktop. You can choose any name you want, including your pen name or adopted one. After that, tap the &#8220;Save&#8221; button to apply the change. If you use the Facebook app for your iPhone, open the Facebook app and then tap the menu icon. To change your name, choose the option that shows &#8220;My Name&#8221; on the top-right corner of the screen.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changing_your_name_on_PC\"><\/span>Changing your name on PC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing your name on Facebook on PC is as easy as typing in your new name. Then, Facebook will check your new name against its name standards. Your name change should be visible within a few hours. Sometimes, it takes a bit longer. Once verified, the name change should take effect within a day or two. If you want to change your name sooner, you can wait until your name change has been approved by Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>First, go to the General Account Settings. There, you&#8217;ll find an option for the name. Click on it. You&#8217;ll then be presented with boxes where you can enter your new name. Choose whether you&#8217;d like your last name to be listed first and your first name to be displayed second. Once you&#8217;ve made the change, you&#8217;ll need to enter a new password, if you&#8217;d like to use your old password. Click Save to save the changes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Change Username on Facebook You may have a hard time deciding which name to use on Facebook. It&#8217;s a good idea to change your name at least once during your time with the social network, but what if you want to make more dramatic changes? Here&#8217;s how to do that. 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