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There may come a time when you need to change your Facebook name for personal reasons, such as legally changing your name or wanting to separate your professional life from your private life. Facebook does not allow the use of fake names, but you can change your real name up to four times. To change your Facebook name, log in to Facebook and go to the "Account Settings" option, then click on your name to open the edit section. Similarly, if you're using the mobile app, access "General" and select "Name." Modify your first, middle, and last names as needed, then click "Save Changes" to complete the process.
Steps
Open your account settings page. Log in to Facebook, then click on the gear icon in the top right corner of the page and select "Account Settings."
- To access settings on the mobile app, tap the menu button in the top left corner of the screen, scroll down to Account Settings, select General, and then tap on Name.
Click on your name to open the name editing section. You can enter your first, middle, and last names, as well as add an alternative name, such as a maiden name (if you married a foreigner), nickname, etc.
- You can only change your name four times.
- Facebook requires you to use the name on your ID or credit card.
- You cannot use random capitalization, symbols, numbers, or punctuation.
- Your middle name cannot be a word or phrase.
- Your nickname must be a variation of your main name (e.g., Lyn instead of Linh, Bin instead of Bình, etc.).
Enter your real name. Facebook does not allow you to impersonate someone else or create an account for a fictional character. Accounts violating these rules will be required to change their names.
- If you want to create an account for an organization, business, or pet, you need to create a separate page.
Enter your password. You need to input your account password into the dialog box to save the recent changes.
Click on Save Changes. Your new name will be saved, and the change will be reflected on your Profile shortly. It usually takes up to 24 hours for the name change to be approved.
Warnings
- Facebook limits the number of times you can change your name. Do not treat this as a joke and change your name to something you dislike, as Facebook may revoke your name-changing privilege in the future, leaving you stuck with an odd name, such as Lê Vượn.
