How to change name in facebook in mobile

How to change name in facebook in mobile
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An easy-to-follow guide to editing your real name on Facebook

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Did you recently change your first or last name want to update your Facebook profile? Whether you're recently 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.

Things You Should Know

  • In the mobile app or browser, go to "Settings > Settings & privacy > Settings > Personal information" to change your name.
  • On a computer, click your profile icon and go to "Settings & privacy > Settings" to change your name.
  • Your updated name must meet Facebook's naming policy.

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    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.
    • The steps for changing your name via a mobile browser are identical to using the mobile and lite app!

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    Tap your profile picture. It's in the top right corner of your screen on Android or in the lower right corner of the app on iOS. You'll also see the three-line menu icon with your profile picture.

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    Tap Settings & privacy. It's at the bottom of the menu and tapping it will expand another menu.

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    Tap Settings. It's near the bottom of the page.

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    Tap Personal information. This is usually the first listing under the "Account" header. This might say "Personal and account information" instead.

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    Tap your name. You should see this near the top of the screen.

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    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.

    • 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.[1] If Facebook ever needs to confirm your identity and you don't have identification that matches your name, you may not be able to access your account.

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    Tap Review Change. It's a blue button at the bottom of the screen.

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    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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    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.[2]

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    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.

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    Click your profile picture. It's in the top right corner of the page and will prompt a menu to drop down.

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    Click Settings & privacy. This is next to a gear icon near the top of the menu.

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    Click Settings. It's next to a gear icon at the top of the menu.

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    Click your name. You can also click Edit to the right of your name, but clicking anywhere in the name box will allow you to edit it.

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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.[3] If Facebook ever needs to confirm your identity and you don't have identification that matches your name, you may not be able to access your account.

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    Click Review Change. This blue button is below the name section. Clicking it brings up a pop-up menu.

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

    How to change name in facebook in mobile

    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?

    How to change name in facebook in mobile

    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?

    How to change name in facebook in mobile

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

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  • If you are unable to change your name, there could be a few reasons why: 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 the reason 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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  • Most accounts on Facebook require two names on the account: a first and last name. You can, however, qualify for a one-name account if you live in countries like Indonesia that have different naming conventions.

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How do I change my name on Facebook 2022?

How to change your Facebook name on an Android device.
Open the Android app and tap the icon displaying three stacked horizontal lines in the top right corner..
Tap settings tab and choose “Settings & Privacy”.
Select “Personal and account information”.
Select “Name”.
Enter your new name and tap “Review Change”.

How do I change my mobile profile name?

Edit your name.
On your Android phone or tablet, open your device's Settings app ..
Tap Google. Manage your Google Account..
At the top, tap Personal info..
Under "Basic info," tap Name Edit. . You may be asked to sign in..
Enter your name, then tap Done..