Surely, after using Facebook for a while, everyone wants to switch to a new name for a fresher feel. But do you know how to change your Facebook name on phone or computer? In this article, Mytour Blog will guide you through the quick and easy process, especially changing your Facebook name to only one character or a special character.
Guide on the latest method to change Facebook name on phone
For convenience, Facebook users often choose to change their name on the phone rather than the computer. The process of changing the name is similar between iPhone and Android devices. Refer to the guide below:
How to Change Facebook Name on Android
Changing your Facebook name on an Android phone is quite simple with the following 3 steps:
- Step 1: Tap on the personal account icon (3 lines) at the top right of the screen, then select the “Settings” icon at the top right of the screen.
- Step 2: Proceed to select within the Meta area (any section), then choose “Profile” and click on the account you want to rename.
- Step 3: Now, choose the “Name” section to change your new Facebook name. After changing the name, select the “Review Changes” section to choose the desired name and finally choose “Save” to complete.
How to Change Facebook Name on iPhone
Follow the instructions below to change your Facebook name on iPhone:
- Step 1: Tap on the “3 lines” icon at the bottom of the screen, then select the “Settings & Privacy” option.
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- Step 2: After selecting “Settings & Privacy”, continue to choose the “Settings” option, then select the “Personal details” section within the Meta area.
- Step 3: Select the “Profile” section (5), click on the Facebook name you want to change (6), then select “Name” (7) and proceed to change your new Facebook name.
- Step 4: After changing the name, select “Review Changes” and then confirm the new name according to your preference. Finally, choose “Save” to complete the name change process.
Guide on the latest method to change Facebook name on computer
Changing Facebook name on a computer is similar to a phone, but changing on a computer is more convenient. Here are 4 quick steps to guide you on how to change your name on Facebook using a computer:
- Step 1: Click on the personal account icon at the top right of the computer screen, then select “Settings & Privacy” and choose
- Step 2: Select “Personal Information” in the Meta area
- Step 3: Continue to choose the account you want to rename, then in the “Profile” section, select the account you want to change the name for and choose “Name”.
- Step 4: After selecting the “Name” section, proceed to change your new Facebook name. After entering, press “Review Changes” to check if the new name matches your desire. Then, choose “Save” to complete.
How to Change Facebook Name to 1 Character in Detail
Usually in Vietnam, Facebook names often require 2 to 3 characters or more. However, you can still change your Facebook name to 1 character by changing your IP from Vietnam to another region. Here is a guide on how to change to 1 character on both phone and computer:
How to Change Facebook Name to 1 Character on Phone
- Step 1: Open any web browser on your phone and go to the link: https://m.facebook.com/.
- Step 2: Log in to your Facebook account, then select the 3 horizontal lines icon at the top right of the screen, scroll down and choose “Language”.
- Step 3: You select the language “Tamil”. It is recommended to do this on the Chrome browser for easier translation if you do not understand this language.
- Step 4: Go back and click on the 3 horizontal lines icon at the top right of the screen again, then click on “Setting”, choose “Personal Information”, and select “Name”.
- Step 5: Set a name as desired or delete the Last name, then choose “Validation Change” to select the display name as desired. Then enter the account password to confirm the change. After completing the name change, you can switch back to Vietnamese for more convenience in use.
How to Change Facebook Name to 1 Character on Computer
Step 1: Search for “Urban VPN Proxy” in the Chrome Web Store and add this extension to Chrome.
Urban VPN Proxy Extension Link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/urban-vpn-proxy/eppiocemhmnlbhjplcgkofciiegomcon
Download the Urban VPN Proxy extension (Source: Internet)After downloading, pin this extension to your screen and agree to the extension's terms.
Pin the extension to the screen (Source: Internet)Next, search for and connect to the country Indonesia.
Connect the extension to Indonesia (Source: Internet)Step 2: Go to the “Settings” of Facebook, select “Account Settings,” then choose “Language and Region,” and click on the “Edit” feature to change the language on Facebook. Switch to the language “Bahasa Indonesia” and press save changes to complete the language switch.
Switch language to Bahasa Indonesia (Source: Internet)Step 3: Go to Facebook “Settings” and select the first item in the Meta section. Then choose “Profile” and select the account you want to rename. Continue by selecting “Name” to change the name. After entering the new name, choose “Review Changes” to check the name and complete the renaming process. (Similar process to regular name change on computer, for more detailed images refer to the section above).
Complete the process of changing a one-word name on the computer (Source: Internet)How to Change Facebook Name within 60 Days
Typically, according to Facebook regulations, users are not allowed to change their name within 60 days of the last name change. However, there are still some ways to change your Facebook name within the 60-day period. Consider the following methods:
Use a Previously Used Facebook Name
- Step 1: Go to “Settings & Privacy”, choose “Settings”, then select “Personal Information”.
- Step 2: In the “Personal Information” section, choose “Name”, then select “Use Previous Name” and confirm your password to complete.
Please note that this method only applies if you have changed your name within the last 48 hours and cannot change to your current desired name.
Language Switch to Change Name
Note that this method of changing names on Facebook may not work on some devices and accounts.
Switching Procedure: Change your Facebook language to another language (Refer to details above) and change your name as usual. If unsuccessful, you can switch to another language and repeat the name-changing process.
Modify Personal Documents
- Step 1: In the Facebook name change interface, choose “Learn More” below the “Name” section.
- Step 2: Select the “Tell Us” section
- Step 3: Provide necessary information such as First and Last Name. In the “Reason for Change” section, choose an appropriate reason and then upload your ID card or citizenship card.
Changing Facebook Name with Special Characters
- Step 1: Install the “Urban VPN Proxy” extension and connect to an IP address in Spain (Details in the “How to Change Facebook Name to 1 character on PC” section).
- Step 2: Switch the language to “Espanol”
- Step 3: Change the name as usual; now you can use special characters like @, *, .com, etc. After completing the name change, you can switch back to the Vietnamese language for regular use.
Notes when Changing Facebook Name
Some cases where changing Facebook name is not accepted:
- The name contains symbols, random capitalization, repetitive characters, and dots repeated many times.
- The name contains offensive, provocative, religious, or professional words.
- Allowed names to use as Facebook names:
- Name on personal identification documents
- Nicknames or abbreviations, former names, names in the workplace, etc.
Some rules when changing Facebook name:
- Do not change the name too frequently.
- Do not use extended phrases (.com, .net, …).
- The name must contain at least 5 characters.
- Facebook name must match the name on the personal identification document you provide.
- Must comply with Facebook's terms and conditions.
This article from Mytour has guided you through all the ways to change your Facebook name on both computer and phone. Hopefully, this article helps you successfully change your Facebook name to your liking. Wishing you success!