How to Change Your Name on Facebook: Detailed Instructions

You don't know how to change your Facebook name? In the following article, I will guide you on how to change your Facebook name on the latest versions for both computers and phones. Follow along!

How to Change Your Facebook Name on Your Phone

1. Change Your Facebook Name on an Android Phone

Step 1. Open Facebook, select the three horizontal lines icon, then scroll down and select Settings & Privacy.

Step 2. Next, in the Settings section, select Personal Information.

Step 3. Select Name, then edit your name as desired. Finally, select Review Change.

Step 4. Choose the name you want to display, confirm with your password, and select Save Changes.

2. Change Your Facebook Name on an iPhone

This guide is performed on an iPhone 11, but it applies similarly to other iPhone models.

Step 1. Open Facebook > Select the three horizontal lines icon > Select Settings & Privacy.

Step 2. Select Settings > Select Account Center.

Step 3. Select Profiles > Select your account.

Step 4. Select Name > Enter your desired name.

Step 5. Select Review Change > Choose the display name and select Save Changes.

3. How to Change Your Facebook Name on a Computer or Laptop

Step 1. On the Facebook interface, select your account, then choose "Settings & Privacy." Alternatively, you can quickly access the name change section via this link: Facebook Settings

Step 2. Select Settings.

Step 3. Select See more in Account Center.

Step 4. Select the account you want to rename.

Step 5. Select Name.

Step 6. Enter your desired name > Select Review Change > Select Save.

Important Notes When Setting or Changing Your Facebook Name

1. Maximum Number of Name Changes

Facebook limits the maximum number of name changes to five per account. Therefore, users should be careful and deliberate when deciding to change their display name on Facebook.

2. Time Interval Between Name Changes

After several updates, Facebook allows users to change their name every 60 days from the last name change. This makes it more convenient and time-saving for users. After changing to a new name, you must wait another 60 days before you can change it again.

Prohibited and Restricted Content When Setting a Name

1. Prohibited Content

When setting a Facebook account name, users should not use the following characters or phrases:

• Numbers, symbols, punctuation marks, or repeated characters.
• Unusual capitalizations.
• Phrases (or words) used as replacements for a name.
• Multilingual characters.
• Any titles (such as religious, professional, etc.).
• Offensive, suggestive, or inappropriate words or phrases.

2. Important Considerations

• Use the name you go by in everyday life, which is also used in official identification documents.
• You can list various types of names (stage names, pen names, etc.).
• You are allowed to use middle names (variants of your real name) or nicknames for your Facebook account name.
• Personal Facebook accounts should only be used for individual purposes, not for creating ideas, businesses, or organizations on these pages.
• Impersonation of accounts belonging to other individuals, organizations, businesses, or entities is strictly prohibited.

Tips for Changing Your Facebook Name

1. How to Change Your Facebook Name Before 60 Days

Users can change their name before the 60-day limit through three methods:

Step 1. Reverting to a previous name.

Step 2. Changing the name by switching the language to another.

Step 3. Changing the name by submitting a photo of your identification documents.

2. How to Set a One-Word Facebook Name

Users can change their Facebook name to a single word by switching their region to Indonesia. This is ideal for users who prefer not to have long names on Facebook.

Note: The steps provided may vary slightly depending on the Facebook version and device you are using. However, the general process remains similar.