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This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to change your Facebook name, addressing the confusion many users face when the option isn't immediately visible. It walks through the updated process via the Account Center, including important limitations like the 60-day restriction on name changes.
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The video starts by addressing users who don't know how to change their Facebook name and emphasizes that the option is not directly available in the usual place. It requests viewers to ensure their Facebook app is updated and to watch carefully.
The presenter opens the Play Store, confirms the Facebook app is updated, and opens it. He advises logging into the Facebook ID whose name you want to change.
He clarifies that the name change option is not found in the main profile menu, so users should not get confused there. He backs out of that screen.
He clicks on the three lines (hamburger menu), which shows the account and pages. He then navigates to 'Settings & Privacy' and clicks on 'Settings'.
After opening Settings, he clicks 'See More' to reveal the 'Profiles' option inside 'Account Center'. This is the new location for name changes.
He selects the profile (Facebook) and clicks on the name field. He warns that many people make mistakes here.
He explains the fields: first name, middle name, and last name. He demonstrates how to enter a new name, noting that you can leave gaps or have only two names (e.g., first and last).
He highlights the warning: 'If you change your name once, you cannot change it again for 60 days.' He clicks 'Review Change' and selects the preferred name display style, then confirms.
He reiterates the 60-day restriction and encourages viewers to like the video and watch another video about earning money from Facebook.
To change your Facebook name, you must go through the Account Center's Profiles section, not the main profile menu. Remember that after confirming a name change, you must wait 60 days before you can change it again.
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Where is the name change option located in Facebook's current interface?
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Where is the name change option located in Facebook's current interface?
In the Account Center, under 'Profiles'.
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How long must you wait before changing your Facebook name again?
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How long must you wait before changing your Facebook name again?
60 days.
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What are the three name fields you can edit?
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What are the three name fields you can edit?
First name, middle name, and last name.
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What is the first step before changing your name?
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What is the first step before changing your name?
Ensure the Facebook app is updated and log into the correct account.
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What does the 'Review Change' button do?
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What does the 'Review Change' button do?
It shows you different name variations to select from before confirming.
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💡 Key Takeaways
New Location for Name Change
Reveals that the option is now under Account Center > Profiles, which is a key update for users.
02:1560-Day Restriction
Highlights a critical limitation that users must know to avoid mistakes.
03:31Name Field Flexibility
Explains how to handle two or three name components, which is common for many users.
03:06Full Transcript
[00:01] account or Facebook ID and you do not know how to change this name, then you should watch this video completely. Yes updated the entire thing. If you go to Facebook and change your name,
[00:14] you will not get the option to change your name. So from which place should the name be changed and what new option has come at present to change the name. Please tell you everything. But yes friends, before moving ahead in the video, I have a small
[00:26] request, friends, those who are new to the channel, have visited it for the first time, and if you learn anything from this video, then please seeing my mobile screen on the side. Please watch each process very carefully.
[00:40] opened the Play Store in front of you. And whatever Facebook app you have here, please check once whether your Facebook app is updated or not. is updated here. So directly here it is written open. So let me click on open here.
[00:53] As soon as you click, Facebook will open here in front of you. You should same Facebook ID whose name you want to change. So I have kept it Now most of the people come here and get confused as to where should they change their name? If you
[01:07] not be visible here. So how will you change your name ? So what do we do? Click on the think that you will get the option to change the name inside it. Brother, do So here you don't have to do anything. You can simply back up from here.
[01:21] Ok? What do you have to do after backing up, friends ? If you look here, click on these three lines. As soon as you click, you can see that your account will be visible here above. Whatever your Facebook ID is, it will be showing this and all the
[01:34] pages that you have created using your ID will be showing here. change the name of your account or ID. So what do you have to do? You have to come to this page. Then can see that it is written here Sea More. Here you can
[01:47] But you don't have to be confused here at all. What do you want to do friends? Here it will be written Settings and Privacy. All you have to do is click here. this option will open in front of you. Ok? Now friends, if you
[02:01] look inside it, it will be written Settings here. This must have been written. All you have to do is click here. page will open in front of you. Ok? Now friends, I want to ask you one thing, ? Meaning what is the name of your city? If you friends tell me by commenting, then I really
[02:15] I want to know from which city are you watching my video. Ok? So This page will appear in front of you. You can see that a page like this will open. Ok? If you want to change your name, how will you change it ? What is written here is See More in
[02:28] click here. As soon as you click, this page will open in front of you. You can see. Here it will be written Profiles inside Account Center. Ok? As soon as you click on profile here, this option will appear in front of you. Now
[02:41] also showing. If you have n't connected, only Facebook will friends? I want to change my Facebook name. So let me friends, you can see that
[02:54] look very carefully. Maximum people make mistakes here. You should not make this mistake. Click on the name here. As soon as you click, you can see that the first name is written here. Then the middle name is written. Then the last name is written. Ok? Friends, you
[03:06] want to remove something from here, I can remove it from here. It's up to you. Ok? So let's say I want to write here. Ah, in this way I write my first name, middle name and this last name here, I write it like this.
[03:19] After writing, if you want, you can also leave a gap. It's up to you. If you have only two names. For example, suppose my name is Rashid Alam. So there will be first name and last name. If there are three titles inside it, then you can see first name, second name i.e. middle name
[03:31] After doing this, friends, if you look below, it is clearly written. If you change your name once, you cannot change it again for 60 days. Do you understand ? Once you change your name on Facebook ID, you will
[03:45] get the option to change your name. Ok? So you feel that yes, you have Change. On this you have to click on Review Change. Ok? As soon as you click, names written in different ways. You just have to select whatever you like.
[03:59] Select the one that you like. you go to change it again, then brother, you will be able to change it only after 60 days. So this was the process of changing it. It is a watch this video very carefully. But yes friends, if you have
[04:15] please like the video. And if you are thinking of earning money by using Facebook, then definitely watch this video. If you are also thinking of earning money from Facebook. So brother, don't delay. So click right now and go watch this one video.
