How Do I Change My Name on Facebook?

Is your Facebook profile name not quite right anymore? Perhaps you’ve gotten married, divorced, or simply prefer to go by a different name. Just like Meta, formerly known as Facebook, rebranded its company name, you too have the flexibility to update your name on your personal Facebook profile. The good news is, changing your name on Facebook is a straightforward process across various devices. However, it’s worth noting that Facebook has a name change policy and restricts name changes to once every 60 days.

Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to change your name on Facebook, no matter what device you’re using, based on Facebook’s official instructions.

Changing Your Facebook Name on Different Devices

Whether you are using a computer, an Android device, or an iPhone, the steps to update your name on Facebook are quite similar. Here’s a breakdown for each platform:

On a Computer

If you’re accessing Facebook from your desktop or laptop, here’s how to change your name:

1. Look for the dropdown arrow icon in the top right-hand corner of your Facebook page. Click on it to reveal a menu.
2. From the dropdown menu, navigate to “Settings & Privacy” and click on “Settings.”
3. In the General Account Settings, you will see an option labeled “Name.” Click “Edit” next to your name.
4. You’ll now see fields for your First, Middle, and Last name. Enter your desired new name in these fields.
5. After entering your new name, click the “Review Change” button.
6. Facebook might ask you to choose whether you want your new first and last name to be displayed in a specific order. Select your preference.
7. Finally, to confirm the change, enter your Facebook password and click “Save Changes.”

On an Android Device

For Android users, changing your name via the Facebook app is just as easy:

1. Open the Facebook app on your Android device.
2. Tap on the menu icon, which looks like three horizontal lines stacked on top of each other. This is usually located in the top right corner of the app.
3. Scroll down and tap on “Settings & Privacy,” then select “Settings.”
4. Tap on “Personal and account information.”
5. Select “Name.”
6. Enter your new first, middle, and last name in the respective fields.
7. Tap “Review Change” after entering your desired name.
8. You may be prompted to select the order in which your name appears. Choose your preferred order.
9. Enter your password to confirm and save your new Facebook name.

On iOS— iPhone and iPad

If you are using an iPhone or iPad, the process to change your name on the Facebook app is very similar to Android:

1. Launch the Facebook app on your iOS device.
2. Tap the menu icon, represented by three horizontal lines, usually found in the bottom right corner of the app on iOS.
3. Scroll down and select “Settings & Privacy,” and then go to “Settings.”
4. Tap on “Personal and account information.”
5. Select “Name.”
6. Type in your new name in the First, Middle, and Last name fields.
7. Tap “Review Change.”
8. Choose how you want your name to appear, if prompted.
9. Enter your Facebook password and tap “Save Changes” to finalize the name change.

On Mobile Browser

If you prefer using a mobile browser to access Facebook, you can still change your name:

1. Open your preferred mobile browser and go to Facebook’s website.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap on “Settings & Privacy.”
3. Select “Settings.”
4. Tap on “Name.”
5. Enter your new name in the provided fields.
6. Tap “Review Change.”
7. Enter your password and tap “Save Changes” to update your name.

On m.facebook.com (Mobile Site)

For users accessing the mobile version of Facebook through m.facebook.com:

1. Go to m.facebook.com in your mobile browser.
2. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) typically located in the upper right corner.
3. Scroll down and tap on “Settings.”
4. Select “Personal and account information.”
5. Tap on “Name.”
6. Input your new name and tap “Review change.”
7. Enter your password and tap “Save Changes” to complete the process.

On Facebook Lite App

If you are using the Facebook Lite app, the steps are slightly tweaked:

1. Open the Facebook Lite app.
2. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper right corner.
3. Scroll down and tap on “Settings.”
4. Select “Personal and account information.”
5. Select “Name.”
6. Tap on “Edit” next to “Name.”
7. Enter your new name and tap “Review change.”
8. Enter your password and tap “Save Changes.”

Remember, Facebook has guidelines regarding acceptable names, and you can only change your name once every 60 days. Make sure your new name adheres to Facebook’s policy to avoid any issues. Keep your profile updated and reflecting who you are!