How to Change the Vanity URL on Facebook

Facebook custom URLs, also called "vanity URLs," can make it easier for people to find you on the popular social networking platform. If someone is aware of your business name he need only type it in after the facebook.com/ portion of the URL to find your profile directly. As of 2011 a Facebook user's user name is used to create a custom URL for that person's Facebook profile, and can't be changed. However, if you created a profile before 2011 you may be able to go back and edit the URL.

Instructions

1. Confirm that you are an administrator on the account you would like to update. You will need to be an administrator to make changes.

2. Go to facebook.com/username and choose the page you wish to rename from the Page Name tab. Click the name of the desired page.

3. Read the instructions that appear underneath your profile name. In some cases the account may be ineligible for a user name change, or may already have a name assigned. If the profile is eligible, type in the name of the custom URL you would like to use and click "Check Availability." If the user name has not been taken by anyone else, a screen will appear confirming your choice.

Tips & Warnings

• Be aware that you can't change the user name once it's created.

References

• Facebook: Usernames: Facebook Pages