how to change facebook name

To change your Facebook name, follow these steps:

1. Log into your Facebook account.
2. Click on your profile photo at the top right (or bottom right on mobile) to open the menu.
3. Go to "Settings & Privacy" and then select "Settings."
4. Find and click on "Meta Accounts Center" or "General" settings where you can edit personal details.
5. Click on "Name" or "Personal Details" to update your first and last name.
6. Type your new name and review Facebook's naming rules (no variations of "Facebook," no slogans, appropriate capitalization, no misleading or abusive terms).
7. Submit the change by clicking "Review Change" or "Request Change."
8. Enter your password to confirm.
9. Note that you can only change your name once every 60 days.
10. Wait for Facebook to approve your name change, which usually happens quickly but may take a few days.

If changing a Facebook Page name (for business or public profiles), you must be the admin of that page and follow similar steps via the page settings. This process applies both to Facebook's desktop and mobile app interfaces with slight navigational differences but generally the same flow. If any issue arises, such as restrictions or delays, verifying admin status or waiting for the 60-day cooldown period is important. This summary aligns with the latest guidance as of August 2025.