Facebook is still among the most popular social media networks around the world, quite possibly due to the ease of use it provides, allowing you to effortlessly connect with friends and family members, and share parts of your life with the ones who aren’t able to experience them with you in real life.
However, there might be instances when you wish to change some of your personal information on Facebook, most notably your name, whether it’s because you’ve outgrown your old nickname, you wish to add a new married name, or you simply want to use a shorter or longer version of your full name.
Regardless of your reasons, here is a quick guide detailing how you could change your name on Facebook, depending on the device you’re currently using:
Using a computer
If you wish to alter your current name on Facebook when using a computer, then simply follow the steps below.
- Load the Facebook website in your preferred browser, and sign in to your account if necessary.
- Press on the down arrow in the upper-right part of the window.
- Here, press on Settings & Privacy, and then select the Settings option.
- Now, press the blue Edit button located on the right side of the Name section.
- Here, you can simply type in your new name, and then press the Review Change button.
- You might need to type in your password to confirm and finally press on Save Changes to alter your name.
Note: Keep in mind that you can only change your name once every two months on Facebook. It might also be wise to read the website’s official rules and guidelines before attempting to make a name change.
Using a mobile device
If you are using a tablet or a smartphone, on the other hand, then you can alter your current name on Facebook by following these steps.
- Load the Facebook application on your device, and sign in to your account if necessary.
- Press the hamburger menu (three lines icon) at the top (Android) or the bottom (iOS) of your display.
- Scroll down to find the Settings & Privacy option. Select it, and then click on Settings.
- At the beginning of the page, press on the Personal Information option, and then click on the Name section.
- Here, you can simply type in your new name, and then press the Review Change button.
- You might need to type in your password to confirm and finally press on Save Changes to alter your name.
And there you have it! Whether you are using Facebook on your computer or mobile device, you can effortlessly alter your current name, just by completing a couple of quick and easy steps.
