How to Change Facebook Name on iPhone

Author: Ritikaa | Guide: Facebook |

Many of you might not be knowing this, but now you also have the option to change your Facebook name on iPhone.

Some people change their Facebook name for professional reasons and others might do it just for fun. Whatever the reason may be, it is something that everyone must know. Talking about modifications, you can also change your Facebook profile picture on iPhone. Let's learn how we can do this in just 10 easy steps.

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Change Facebook Name on iPhone in 10 Steps

Step-1 Open Your Facebook Account: To open your Facebook account, you have to first go to the Facebook app on your iPhone. You can easily find it in your iPhone's App Gallery.

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Step-2 Navigate to 'Menu': Then, go to the 'Menu' icon from the first window of your Facebook app.

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Step-3 Go to the 'Settings' Icon: The 'Settings' icon is available for you at the top right area of the screen.

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Step-4 Click on 'Personal and Account Information: Under 'Account' Settings, you will find your 'Personal and account information section. Click on that to move forward.

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Step-5 Tap On 'Name': Now, tap on the very first option that is your account 'Name'.

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Step-6 Type your First, Middle, and Surname: Now, you can easily change or update your name. Enter your first name, middle name, and surname in their

respective text boxes.

 

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Step-7 Press the' Review Change' Button: After entering your name correctly, you can press the Blue button at the bottom that says 'Review Change'. It will enable you to see your new account name.

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Step-8 Choose One Option: Choose one option regarding how you want your name to be visible on your facebook profile.

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Step-9 Type your Facebook Password: Your Facebook password is also required to change the account name on your Facebook profile. So, enter your Facebook password now.

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Step-10 Tap To 'Save changes': You can finally tap on the 'Save changes' button to save your new profile name as shown below.

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FAQ

How Frequently Can I Change My name on my Facebook Profile?

There is a restriction on the frequency in which you can change your Facebook name.

You can change the name on your Facebook profile in every 60 days. This means that if you have changed your profile name, then you cannot change it before two months. So, be very careful while changing your Facebook name.

How Can I Remove my Last Name From Facebook?

if you want to have only the first name as your Facebook name, then you can remove the last name from your Facebook profile in the following steps:

  • Go to the Facebook app.
  • Then, click on 'Menu' and then Settings.
  • Now, go straight to 'Account language' settings.
  • Select Tamil. This is a language that doesn't use Latin characters.
  • Then go to the name change page.
  • Simply delete your last name and save the new settings.

Do I Have To Give my Real Name On Facebook?

You must only give your real name on the Facebook app. Anyone that you add on Facebook messenger, can see your name.

Facebook app is not just for recreational purposes, people also use it for professional as well as business needs. So, it becomes very important to use your real identity on Facebook.

Also, according to Facebook's policy, "Facebook is a community where people use their real identities. We require everyone to provide their real names, so you always know who you're connecting with".

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