How to change your name on Facebook (app and computer)
Facebook names are changed in Accounts Center. You can only do it once every 60 days, so check the spelling first.
The fix
Change your name
- 1
Open Facebook and tap the menu (or your profile picture on a computer).
- 2
Tap Settings & privacy, then Settings.
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Tap Accounts Center, then Profiles, and pick your Facebook profile.
- 4
Tap Name, enter the new name and tap Review change.
- 5
Choose how your name appears and tap Save changes.
Frequently asked questions
Why can’t I change my name on Facebook?
You changed it within the last 60 days, or the new name breaks Facebook’s rules, such as unusual characters, titles or words that are not a name.
Can I add a nickname?
Yes. On your profile, tap About, then Name and pronunciation, and add another name such as a nickname or maiden name.
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