Changing your profile name on Facebook is a pretty straightforward process that takes little to no time on the mobile app. Your Facebook username, however, can only be changed by logging into your Facebook account on a computer. Conventionally, your profile name should be your actual name, but choosing some other name is not against Facebook guidelines as long as you are not impersonating someone else. In this article, we show you how to change your profile name and username on Facebook.
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Table of Contents
Change your profile name on Facebook
Step 1: Tap the hamburger menu icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Scroll down and select Settings & privacy.
Step 3: Tap on Settings.
Step 4: Search for Personal & account information.
Step 5: Tap on Name.
Step 6: Enter the new name and select Review change.
Step 7: Enter your password and select Save changes.
Change your username on Facebook
You can only change your Facebook username on a computer. Here’s how.
Step 1: Click on your profile picture at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 2: Click on Settings and privacy.
Step 3: Select Settings.
Step 4: Click on Accounts Center. Select your Facebook profile.
Step 5: Click on username and enter a new username.
Step 6: Click on Save changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I change my profile name on Facebook?
Launch the Facebook app and go to Settings & privacy>Settings>Personal and account information. Tap on Name and then enter your new name. Hit ‘Review change’ and enter your password.
How do I change my username on Facebook?
Open Facebook on your PC’s web browser and go to Settings and privacy>Settings. Click on Username, then enter your new username. Type your existing password and hit ‘Save changes’.
Can I change my Facebook username on the mobile app?
No, in order to change your Facebook username, you will need to log into your account using a PC.
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Conclusion
This is how you can change your profile name and username on Facebook. Your profile name appears next to your profile on other people’s feeds. Meanwhile, your username acts as an address to your profile. Anyone can find your profile on Facebook my typing your username with the Facebook web address.
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