How to Change Your Facebook URL

You can change your Facebook URL one time.

To change your Facebook URL, you must create a custom user name. Your user name appears in the web address that your friends and colleagues use to visit your profile. If you wish to post a link to your profile on an external site, such as Twitter or LinkedIn, your custom user name will provide a memorable, distinctive URL. Keep in mind that Facebook only allows you to change your user name once. Pick a name that you won't regret having for a custom URL.

Instructions

1. Log in to your Facebook account.

2. Click "Account" and choose "Account Settings."

3. Click "Change" in the Username field.

4. Type a new name into the text box that appears.

5. Click "Check Availability." If your desired user name is free, Facebook will designate it for your account. Your Facebook URL will change to reflect your new user name.

Tips & Warnings

• Facebook may require that you verify your account before creating a user name. Verification involves Facebook sending a text or voice message code to your mobile phone. Entering the code on Facebook verifies your account.

References

• Facebook: What Is My Facebook URL?
• Facebook: Usernames: General Information
• Facebook: Mobile: Verifying My Account

Resources

• Facebook: Facebook Help Center