How to Change Your Name or Username on Facebook (Step-by-Step Guide)

Want to Update Your Facebook Identity? Here’s How!

If you ever feel like your Facebook name doesn’t fit you anymore — whether it’s your full name, nickname, or username — you can easily change it in just a few steps. In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to update your name or username on Facebook, both from desktop and mobile.

🧭 What’s the Difference Between Name and Username?

• Name — This is the name that appears on your profile, posts, and comments. It can be your real name or a nickname, depending on Facebook’s naming rules.
• Username (@handle) — This is the unique link people use to find you (for example, facebook.com/yourname). You can choose a custom one that’s easy to remember.

💻 How to Change Your Name on Facebook (Desktop)

1. Open Facebook and log in to your account.
2. Click the profile picture in the top right corner and select Settings & privacy → Settings.
3. In the left sidebar, click See more in Accounts Center.
4. Go to Profiles → Your Profile → Name.
5. Type your new name and tap Review change.
6. Confirm the change by entering your password.

🕒 Note: Facebook allows you to change your name only once every 60 days, so choose carefully!

📱 How to Change Your Name on Facebook (Mobile App)

1. Open the Facebook app and tap the menu icon (☰).
2. Go to Settings & Privacy → Settings → Accounts Center.
3. Tap Profiles → Your Profile → Name.
4. Enter your new name and tap Review change.
5. Confirm by entering your password.

🔗 How to Change Your Username (Facebook URL)

1. Visit facebook.com/username or go to your Profile → About → Contact and basic info.
2. Click Edit next to Username.
3. Type your desired username — it must be unique and contain only letters, numbers, and periods.
4. Click Save changes.

💡 Example: If you choose “john.smith.official”, your new profile link will be
👉 facebook.com/john.smith.official

⚠️ Important Rules for Changing Your Name or Username

• You can’t use symbols, numbers, or unusual capitalization in your name.
• Avoid pretending to be someone else — Facebook may suspend your account.
• Usernames must be at least 5 characters long and can’t include spaces or special characters.
• If you’ve recently changed your name, you must wait 60 days before updating it again.

🧩 Can’t Change Your Name or Username?

If you get an error or the change doesn’t work:

• Make sure your name follows Facebook’s name standards.
• Try again from a desktop browser instead of the app.
• Log out and back in — sometimes it’s just a cache issue.
• If nothing helps, contact Facebook Support via Help Center → Report a problem.

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