Your Username
How usernames and user IDs are used on Facebook Profiles
How usernames and user IDs are used on Facebook Profiles
Usernames and user IDs are part of your public profile, which can help your friends find you on Facebook. A username is the web address for your profile or Page (example: Facebook.com/ yourname
).
Username
Your username is often a variation of your name, like jane.doe33 or janedoe3. You can create your own username or choose a username that Facebook suggests.
Some of the things you can do with usernames:
Create a custom link (for example, www.facebook.com/janedoe3) to your profile that you can share with your friends or post on external websites.
Access information about someone through Facebook. For example, if your username is janedoe3, your friends can go to “facebook.com/janedoe3” to see your profile and any public information
.
You can control what information you share publicly. Learn how to adjust what people can see in your profile
.
User ID
Your User ID is a string of numbers that doesn't personally identify you but does connect to your Facebook profile. You have a User ID automatically, whether or not you choose to create a username. Learn how to find your user ID.
User IDs can:
Allow someone with the ID to see your profile, including any public information. Learn how to adjust what people can see in your profile
.
Help other applications personalize your experience by connecting with your Facebook account. When you allow apps to connect with your Facebook account, they can use your user ID to see public information, like your public profile and your friend list.
When you run into issues with an app or game, your User ID can help the developer better investigate the problem to understand and address your specific concerns.
Guidelines for creating a custom username or screen name on Facebook
Guidelines for creating a custom username or screen name on Facebook
When you create a custom username for your Page or profile, keep in mind:
You can only have one username for your Page or profile, and you can't have a username that is already being used.
Usernames can only contain alphanumeric characters (A–Z, 0–9) and periods ("."). They can't contain generic terms or domain extensions (e.g., .com, .net), including country extensions (e.g., .ie, .de, .ca) .
Usernames must be at least 5 characters long.
Periods (".") and capitalization can't be used to differentiate usernames. For example, johnsmith55, John.Smith55 and john.smith.55 are all considered the same username.
Usernames shouldn't impersonate someone else.
Your username must adhere to the Facebook Terms
.
Usernames for Pages
Keep in mind that you must be an admin
to create or change the username for a Page.
You may not be able to immediately create a username for a new Page if you’ve recently created several new Pages. A Page’s username can also be removed because of inactivity.
How to find or change your Facebook username
How to find or change your Facebook username
Currently, usernames can only contain alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) or a period ("."). Usernames may support non-romanized characters in the future.
You can customize the web address for your profile by choosing a username. Before updating your username, we encourage you to learn about our username guidelines
.
How to find and change your username
1.
Open Facebook on your mobile device.
2.
Tap 
Menu
in the top right.
Menu
in the top right.3.
Tap Settings & privacy
, then tap Settings
.
4.
Tap Accounts Center
, then tap Profiles
.
5.
Choose a profile, then tap Username
.
Page admins can also change the user name for Pages they support. Learn how to change your Page's username
.
What to do if the username you want isn't available on Facebook
What to do if the username you want isn't available on Facebook
If the username you want isn't available, you'll need to pick a new one that's not taken yet. You can take a look at our guidelines for usernames
to help you create a custom username.
Usernames are generally given to the first individual or business who requests the name. A username may be unavailable if it's already claimed, even if the Page or profile it's associated with isn't published yet. You can learn more about policies for usernames in our Terms
.
Keep in mind that you must be an administrator
to set a username for your Page.
How to change your Facebook username after your account was compromised
How to change your Facebook username after your account was compromised
If your account was taken over by someone else, the first thing you'll want to do is to secure it to make sure only you have access. You can do this in one of two ways:
Reset your password
if you still have access to your account.
Follow our guided process to secure your account
if you're unable to access your account at all.
Once you've secured your account, you'll also be able to change your username
.
Update your Meta Verified creator profile information
Update your Meta Verified creator profile information
This article is about Meta Verified for creators
.
If you’re a business, you can learn about Meta Verified business subscriptions in our Meta Verified for businesses Help Center
.
Meta Verified creators that have successfully completed the verification process
can update their profile name and picture once every 3 days.
Note
: Updating your profile name or picture will require you to go through the verification process again.
Update your profile name
Facebook mobile app (iPhone)
Facebook mobile app (iPhone)
To update your verified profile’s name on Facebook:
1.
Open the Facebook mobile app and log into your verified account.
2.
Tap 
in the bottom right, then tap 
.
in the bottom right, then tap
.3.
Tap Go to Accounts Center
, then tap Meta Verified
.
4.
Tap your verified profile, then tap Manage subscription
.
5.
Below “Edit name or photo”, tap Name
.
6.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Facebook mobile app (Android)
Facebook mobile app (Android)
To update your verified profile’s name on Facebook:
1.
Open the Facebook mobile app and log into your verified account.
2.
Tap
in the top right, then tap
.
in the top right, then tap
.3.
Tap Go to Accounts Center
, then tap Meta Verified
.
4.
Tap your verified profile, then tap Manage subscription
.
5.
Below “Edit name or photo”, tap Name
.
6.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Facebook website (Desktop)
Facebook website (Desktop)
To update your verified profile’s name on Facebook:
1.
Log into your verified Facebook account on a computer.
2.
Click your profile picture in the top right.
3.
Click Settings & privacy
, then click Settings
.
4.
On the left, click Accounts Center
and then click Meta Verified
.
5.
Click your verified profile, then click Manage subscription
.
6.
Below “Edit name or photo”, click Name
.
7.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Instagram mobile app (iPhone)
Instagram mobile app (iPhone)
To update your verified profile’s name on Instagram:
1.
Open the Instagram mobile app and log into your verified account.
2.
Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
3.
Tap 
in the top right, then tap Meta Verified
.
in the top right, then tap Meta Verified
.4.
Tap your verified profile, then tap Manage subscription
.
5.
Tap Name
, then tap Edit profile name
.
6.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Instagram mobile app (Android)
Instagram mobile app (Android)
To update your verified profile’s name on Instagram:
1.
Open the Instagram mobile app and log into your verified account.
2.
Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
3.
Tap
in the top right, then tap Meta Verified
.
in the top right, then tap Meta Verified
.4.
Tap your verified profile, then tap Manage subscription
.
5.
Tap Name
, then tap Edit profile name
.
6.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Update your profile picture
Facebook mobile app (iPhone)
Facebook mobile app (iPhone)
To update your verified profile’s picture on Facebook:
1.
Open the Facebook mobile app and log into your verified account.
2.
Tap
in the bottom right, then tap
.
in the bottom right, then tap
.3.
Tap Go to Accounts Center
, then tap Meta Verified
.
4.
Tap your verified profile, then tap Manage subscription
.
5.
Below “Edit name or photo”, tap Profile picture
.
6.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Facebook mobile app (Android)
Facebook mobile app (Android)
To update your verified profile’s picture on Facebook:
1.
Open the Facebook mobile app and log into your verified account.
2.
Tap
in the top right, then tap
.
in the top right, then tap
.3.
Tap Go to Accounts Center
, then tap Meta Verified
.
4.
Tap your verified profile, then tap Manage subscription
.
5.
Below “Edit name or photo”, tap Profile picture
.
6.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Facebook website (Desktop)
Facebook website (Desktop)
To update your verified profile’s picture on Facebook:
1.
Log into your verified Facebook account on a computer.
2.
Click your profile picture in the top right.
3.
Click Settings & privacy
, then click Settings
.
4.
On the left, click Accounts Center
and then click Meta Verified
.
5.
Click your verified profile, then click Manage subscription
.
6.
Below “Edit name or photo”, click Profile picture
.
7.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Instagram mobile app (iPhone)
Instagram mobile app (iPhone)
To update your verified profile’s picture on Instagram:
1.
Open the Instagram mobile app and log into your verified account.
2.
Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
3.
Tap
in the top right, then tap Meta Verified
.
in the top right, then tap Meta Verified
.4.
Tap your verified profile, then tap Manage subscription
.
5.
Tap Profile Picture
, then tap Edit
.
6.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
Instagram mobile app (Android)
Instagram mobile app (Android)
To update your verified profile’s picture on Instagram:
1.
Open the Instagram mobile app and log into your verified account.
2.
Tap your profile picture in the bottom right to go to your profile.
3.
Tap
in the top right, then tap Meta Verified
.
in the top right, then tap Meta Verified
.4.
Tap your verified profile, then tap Manage subscription
.
5.
Tap Profile Picture
, then tap Edit
.
6.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
After you submit your profile updates, you’ll go through the verification process
again.
These updates will need to be reviewed and approved before they display on your profile. This process can take up to 3 days.
Visit the Meta Verified for creators Help Center
.
