2 Ways to Update Your Name on Facebook

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An easy-to-follow guide to edit your real name on Facebook

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: October 9, 2024 Fact Checked

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Did you recently change your first or last name and want to update your Facebook profile? Whether you're newly married, divorced, or just want to switch to your real name from a nickname, you can change your name on Facebook once every 60 days. This wikiHow article will show you how to change your name on Facebook using a computer, Android, iPhone, or iPad.

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In the mobile app or browser, tap the menu and go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Accounts Center > Profiles. Select your profile, tap "Name," and update your name.
On a computer, click your profile icon and go to Settings & privacy > Settings > Accounts Center. Click your profile, click "Name," and update your name.

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You'll see the three horizontal lines at the top-right corner of the app on an Android and at the bottom-right on an iPhone or iPad.
You'll see it right under "Help & support."

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It's at the top of the list.
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Tap See more in Accounts Center. It's the first option at the top.
- If you don't see this option, select Personal and account information instead, and then tap Name to change your name.^{[1]
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It's at the top of Accounts Center.
If you have multiple Meta accounts, including Instagram accounts, they'll all show up here. You can change your name for each account separately.
This displays your current real name.
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Edit your name and tap Review change. Tap the First Name, Middle Name, or Last Name field, type in your preferred name, and repeat for the other fields as necessary.
- The name you enter must meet Facebook's community standards. You won't be able to use symbols, unusual capitalization, titles of any kind, or offensive words in your new name.
- Your name must match the name on your identification.^{[2]
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Facebook will display variations of your name at the top of the screen; tap an option to select it as your name's appearance. If prompted, enter your password to confirm the change. Doing so will change your Facebook now.

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Go to https://www.facebook.com in a 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.
It's in the top right corner of the page and will prompt a menu to drop down.
This is next to a gear icon near the top of the menu.
It's next to a gear icon at the top of the menu.
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Click Accounts Center. It's the large tile in the upper-left corner of the page.
- If you don't see this option, click Name instead, and then change your name.^{[3]
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If you have multiple Meta accounts, including Instagram accounts, they'll appear here. You can change your name for each account separately.
Your current name settings will be displayed here.
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Edit your name. Replace the name(s) in the First, Middle, and/or Last fields with your preferred name(s).
- The name you enter must meet Facebook's community standards. You won't be able to use symbols, unusual capitalization, titles of any kind, or offensive words in your new name.
- Your name must match the name on your identification. If Facebook ever needs to confirm your identity and you don't have identification that matches your name, you may be unable to access your account.
This blue button is below the name section. Clicking it brings up a pop-up menu.
Facebook will display variations of your name at the top of the page; click an option to select it as your name's appearance. Doing so will change your Facebook name.

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

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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.

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How do I change my Facebook name on the app?

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

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

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

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Most accounts on Facebook require two names on the account: a first and last name. However, you can qualify for a one-name account if you live in countries like Indonesia with different naming conventions.

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If you cannot change your name, there could be a few reasons: Does the name qualify under Facebook's name policy? Have you changed your name in the last 60 days? Does your new name use symbols, numbers, unusual capitalization, repeating characters, or punctuation? Have you been asked to confirm your identity previously? Does your name match the name written on an ID card that Facebook has asked for? If you answered Yes to any of these questions, that's why you can't change your name on Facebook.

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You may have to refresh Facebook a few times before your name change sticks.

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