Changing your name on Facebook can seem like a daunting task, but it really isn’t. In this article, we’ll give you a detailed instruction and the steps you need to take in order to update your name on the world’s most popular social media platform:
How to change name on Facebook?
- Log in to your Facebook account and go to the Settings menu.
- Scroll down to General Account Settings and click on the option to ‘Edit’ your name.
- Enter your new name in the two fields provided, First Name and Last Name.
- Click the ‘Review Change’ button to complete the process.
- You will be asked to enter your password in order to confirm the change.
Remember, you can only change your name on Facebook once every 60 days, so make sure you’re sure before you make the switch. And be sure to double-check your spelling and grammar before saving your new name – you don’t want to make a mistake that you have to live with a funny name for a while!
How to change your name in Facebook on mobile?
If you want to find out how to change your name in Facebook on mobile, here you go. The process is quite easy regardless whether if you’re an Android or iOS user.
- Open Facebook app
- Press on three lines below the Messenger app icon
- Press Settings & Privacy at the bottom of the menu and proceed to Settings
- Open Personal Information at the top and proceed to Name
- Enter your new name in the two fields provided, First Name and Last Name.
- Click the ‘Review Change’ button to complete the process.
- You will be asked to enter your password in order to confirm the change.
Also remember that you can change your name once every 60 days and only if people at Facebook approve it, so double-check your spelling and grammar.
How to have one name on Facebook?
In order to have a single name on Facebook you’ll have to do utilize a VPN service of your choice. We have a detailed guide on how to have one name on Facebook on our blog, so make sure to check it out.
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