How to Change Your Name on Facebook

Written by Jack Lloyd

Last Updated: May 6, 2021 Approved

This wikiHow teaches you how to change your displayed name on Facebook, both in the mobile app and on the desktop site. Exercise caution when doing this, since Facebook will only allow you to change your name a few times.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
On Mobile

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).

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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.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
On Desktop

1
Go to Facebook's website. Go to https://www.facebook.com in 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.
2
Click
. This icon is in the upper-right side of the Facebook page. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu.
3
Click Settings. It's near the bottom of the drop-down menu.
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Click the General tab. This option is in the upper-left side of the page.
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Click your name. It's at the top of the General page.
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Edit your name. Replace the name(s) in the First, Middle, and/or Last fields with your preferred name(s).
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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.

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Community Q&A

Question

What can I do if an unknown person changed my name on Facebook?

Community Answer

If that happened, your account is probably hacked by someone who also now has access to your messages, images and other personal info. That 'unknown' has your password. You should change your change your password before that 'unknown' changes it and causes you more trouble.
Question

How do I change my Facebook name on the app?

Community Answer

Tap More. Scroll down and tap Settings > General > Name. Enter your name and tap Review Change. Enter your password and tap Save Changes.
Question

I want to add my husband's first name to mine. How do I do that?

Community Answer

Go into account settings, and you can change any details you have online.
Question

How do I get back into my Facebook account when I already changed my email?

Community Answer

You would need to know the answer to your security questions. Another option is if you have your phone number on your account you could access it on your phone with your phone number. Also you could try just using your old email (the one you set up the account with) and your current password, which may still work.
Question

How can I remove my former name on my Facebook account?

Community Answer

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.
Question

What do I do if I made a mistake with my name on Facebook?

Community Answer

You have to wait 60 days until you can change it again.
Question

Can I open a new Facebook account with a different name and email address?

Community Answer

Yes, you can. However, you have to start from the beginning, any groups you're in or any friends you have won't transfer.