How to change Your Facebook Name
A practical guide to change Your Facebook Name. Always use the official website or app and never share verification codes.
These steps are editorial drafts. The live interface and annotated screenshots must be checked before publishing.
Review the Facebook name rules and request a change to your profile name.
Open official Facebook help / recovery page ↗
Mobile step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the Facebook app menu and Settings while signed in.
Step 2
Navigate to Accounts Center and select Profiles.
Step 3
Choose the Facebook profile you want to edit.
Step 4
Open Name, enter the requested name and review the preview.
Step 5
Confirm the change if eligible, and follow any verification prompts.
Desktop step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open Facebook Settings while signed in.
Step 2
Navigate to Accounts Center and select Profiles.
Step 3
Choose the Facebook profile you want to edit.
Step 4
Open Name, enter the requested name and review the preview.
Step 5
Confirm the change if eligible, and follow any verification prompts.
Frequently asked questions
Are these menus identical on every device?
No. Facebook updates the interface and may show different options for your account.
What if I cannot find the setting?
Check Accounts Center and the official Facebook Help Center; do not use third-party tools.
Reference: Facebook official help ↗
Troubleshooting
If a recovery option is unavailable, check the official help center for alternative supported methods. Avoid third-party recovery services.
Frequently asked questions
Is this procedure the same on mobile and desktop?
Not necessarily. The interface may differ; separate instructions will be supplied where needed.
What if the steps do not match my screen?
Check the official help center for the latest interface and options.