Published 19:07 IST, September 10th 2020

How to change name on Facebook? List of steps & things to know

Are you wondering, “How to change name on Facebook”? Here is a list of steps that will help you to change your name on Facebook. Read here;

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Several social media applications have flooded internet, however Facebook yet remains one of most popular app. While users have been actively using platform since quite some time, re are several who w wish to change ir personal details on Facebook app. While users often change ir profile picture on app, several wonder if it is possible to change one’s name on Facebook. Are you wondering, “Is it possible to change name on Facebook”? answer to this question is- yes it is possible to change your name on Facebook.

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While several prefer to change ir name after entering into a marri, several like to do so for leisure. Are you wondering, “How to change name on Facebook”? Here is a list of steps that will help you to change your Facebook name.

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How to change name on Facebook?

  1. Open Facebook app on your device.
  2. Select downward-facing triangle icon. You can find this icon at top right corner of your screen.
  3. When you on above-mentioned icon, a dropdown menu will appear on your screen. on Settings option in dropdown menu.
  4. Facebook app will w take you to General Account Settings P. Once you have opened General Account Settings P, you need to locate name tab. on option which says “Edit”. This option is located on right.
  5. w desired name in name box.
  6. Select option which says, “Review Change”.
  7. Facebook will w prompt a pop-up mess on your screen. After you confirm changed name in pop-up, you need to enter your password.
  8. After entering your password, select option which says “Save Changes”.
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 Here are some important points to te if you are planning to change your name on Facebook:

  • You can only change your name once in 60 days.
  • Facebook does t allow users to put numbers, unusual capitalisation, punctuation marks or symbols.
  • You might be banned from Facebook app if you enter a fake name. However, one is allowed to use pet names eg- Lizzie inste of Elizabeth. However, app forbids one to use pseudonyms.

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19:07 IST, September 10th 2020