How to Change Your Name on Facebook.
1. Open Facebook. It's a dark-blue app with a white "f" on it. This will open your Facebook News Feed if you're already logged into Facebook on your phone or tablet.
If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) and password to continue.
2. Tap ☰. It's in either the bottom-right corner of the screen (iPhone) or the top-right corner of the screen (Android).
3. Scroll down and tap Settings. It's near the bottom of the page.
Skip this step on Android.
4. Tap Account Settings. This option will take you to your Account Settings page.
5. Tap General. It's the top option on this page.
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6. Tap your name. You should see this near the top of the screen.
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7. Edit your name. Tap the First Name, Middle Name, or Last Name field, type in your preferred name, and repeat for the other fields as necessary.
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8.Tap Review Change. It's a blue button at the bottom of the screen.
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9. Select a display option. Facebook will display variations of your name at the top of the screen; tap an option to select it as your name's appearance.
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10. Enter your password, then tap Save Changes. You'll enter your password in the text field above the Save Changes button. Doing so will change your Facebook name.
Method 2 On Desktop
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1Go to Facebook's website. Go to your preferred browser. This will load your News Feed if you're already logged into Facebook.
If you aren't already logged into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) and password before continuing.
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2Click
. This icon is in the upper-right side of the Facebook page. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu.
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3Click Settings. It's near the bottom of the drop-down menu.
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4Click the General tab. This option is in the upper-left side of the page.
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5.Click your name. It's at the top of the General page.
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6.Edit your name. Replace the name(s) in the First, Middle, and/or Last fields with your preferred name(s).
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7.Click Review Change. This blue button is below the name section. Clicking it brings up a pop-up menu.
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8.Select a display option. Facebook will display variations of your name at the top of the page; click an option to select it as your name's appearance.
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9.Enter your password, then click Save Changes. You'll enter your password in the text field above the Save Changes button. Doing so will change your Facebook name.
How can I remove my former name on my Facebook account?
wikiHow Contributor
You can go into your settings and go to your details. From there you can change or remove any details you have on your account.
Thanks!
Can I open a new Facebook account with a different name and email address?
wikiHow Contributor
Yes, you can. However, you have to start from the beginning, any groups you're in or any friends you have won't transfer.
Thanks!
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If you aren't logged into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) and password to continue.
2. Tap ☰. It's in either the bottom-right corner of the screen (iPhone) or the top-right corner of the screen (Android).
3. Scroll down and tap Settings. It's near the bottom of the page.
Skip this step on Android.
4. Tap Account Settings. This option will take you to your Account Settings page.
5. Tap General. It's the top option on this page.
6. Tap your name. You should see this near the top of the screen.
7. Edit your name. Tap the First Name, Middle Name, or Last Name field, type in your preferred name, and repeat for the other fields as necessary.
8.Tap Review Change. It's a blue button at the bottom of the screen.
9. Select a display option. Facebook will display variations of your name at the top of the screen; tap an option to select it as your name's appearance.
10. Enter your password, then tap Save Changes. You'll enter your password in the text field above the Save Changes button. Doing so will change your Facebook name.
Method 2 On Desktop
1Go to Facebook's website. Go to your preferred browser. This will load your News Feed if you're already logged into Facebook.
If you aren't already logged into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) and password before continuing.
2Click
. This icon is in the upper-right side of the Facebook page. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu.
3Click Settings. It's near the bottom of the drop-down menu.
4Click the General tab. This option is in the upper-left side of the page.
5.Click your name. It's at the top of the General page.
6.Edit your name. Replace the name(s) in the First, Middle, and/or Last fields with your preferred name(s).
7.Click Review Change. This blue button is below the name section. Clicking it brings up a pop-up menu.
8.Select a display option. Facebook will display variations of your name at the top of the page; click an option to select it as your name's appearance.
9.Enter your password, then click Save Changes. You'll enter your password in the text field above the Save Changes button. Doing so will change your Facebook name.
How can I remove my former name on my Facebook account?
wikiHow Contributor
You can go into your settings and go to your details. From there you can change or remove any details you have on your account.
Thanks!
Can I open a new Facebook account with a different name and email address?
wikiHow Contributor
Yes, you can. However, you have to start from the beginning, any groups you're in or any friends you have won't transfer.
Thanks!
Unanswered Questions
My husband's name has popped up on my facebook page. How do I change name back to mind?
Answer this question Flag as... Flag as...
I recently bought an "Open Box" notebook computer that had the previous "owner's" Facebook account still installed. How do I remove this Facebook account and install my Facebook account?
Answer this question Flag as... Flag as...
What do I do if Facebook keeps disabling my account after I verify it?
Answer this question Flag as... Flag as...
How do I erase my maiden name that is displayed with my real name? It is not exactly a name change. I simply want to erase some info attached. Thanks!
Answer this question Flag as... Flag as...
How can I change my name in other languages on Facebook?
Answer this question Flag as... Flag as...