{"id":4466,"date":"2021-02-22T15:17:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T15:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/econsultoria.net\/?p=4466"},"modified":"2025-01-28T15:23:17","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T15:23:17","slug":"how-to-change-your-name-on-facebook-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/econsultoria.net\/en\/blog\/how-to-change-your-name-on-facebook-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"How to change your name on Facebook step by step"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are various reasons why you might want to change your name on Facebook\u2014perhaps to make it harder for others to find you on social media. Learning how to <strong>change your name on Facebook<\/strong> is essential for this. However, it&#8217;s important to keep in mind that these changes come with certain limitations. Don\u2019t worry, at Econsultoria, <a href=\"https:\/\/econsultoria.net\/en\/\">an online marketing agency<\/a>, we\u2019ll guide you step by step on how to change your name on Facebook without any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does Facebook\u2019s policy say?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you want to change your name on Facebook? The first thing you need to do is ensure that your new name complies with the platform\u2019s standards. Essentially, Facebook requires its users to use their real names, though not everyone adheres to this rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Facebook may overlook certain cases, the same leniency doesn\u2019t apply to specific characters, punctuation marks, or inappropriate words. So, if you&#8217;re planning to choose an indecent alias, forget about it\u2014Facebook won\u2019t allow it. Additionally, keep in mind that Facebook only lets you change your name a limited number of times. Make sure your new choice is final\u2026 or as close to final as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-step guide to changing your name on Facebook<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Log into Facebook<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you have an idea of what you can and cannot do with your new name, it\u2019s time to start the process: changing your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To begin, log into Facebook as you normally would. Enter your email address or phone number and your password.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go to General Account Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019ve successfully logged into your Facebook account, you\u2019re ready to make changes. Go to your homepage and click on the blue arrow in the upper-right corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dropdown menu will appear; select the <em>Settings<\/em> option. The <em>General Account Settings<\/em> tab should open automatically. If it doesn\u2019t, simply click on <em>General<\/em> in the left-hand menu to access this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Make the change!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now comes the moment you\u2019ve been waiting for\u2014changing your name. Click the blue <em>Edit<\/em> button to the right of your current name to access the settings for your main name. First, enter your desired last name, followed by your display name in the dropdown menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also choose an alternative name (nickname, professional title, or maiden name). Enter this option in the field labeled <em>Alternative Name<\/em> and check the box if you want it to be visible on your profile. Just like your real name, your alternative name must comply with Facebook\u2019s policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review your new name as many times as possible, as you won\u2019t be able to change it again for another 60 days. Once you\u2019re ready, click <em>Review Changes<\/em>, enter your password, and hit <em>Save Changes<\/em> to complete the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are various reasons why you might want to change your name on Facebook\u2014perhaps to make it harder for others to find you on social media. Learning how to change your name on Facebook is essential for this. However, it&#8217;s important to keep in mind that these changes come with certain limitations. 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