How to Claim a Vanity URL in Facebook
Facebook usernames -- which are different from the first and last name that appear on every profile-- must be unique to every user. By default, a username is a sequence of numbers, but users may also choose a personalized username. Once chosen, the username is reflected in the URL for a person's Facebook profile page. For example, if the username is john.smith, the vanity URL is facebook.com/john.smith. Each Facebook user is permitted to change this personalized URL only once.
Instructions
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Click on the "Account" link in the top-right corner of any Facebook page. Click on the "Settings" tab.
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Click on the "Change" link next to "Username" in the second section on the page.
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Type your desired username into the field and click the "Check Availability" icon. A message telling you whether or not the username is already in use will appear. If the username is not available, repeat the process until you find an available username.
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Click "Confirm" to finalize the selection of your username and claim your vanity Facebook URL.
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