What is a Facebook username?
You can personalize your Facebook URL (web address) by selecting a unique username. It will appear in the location bar of your browser after “https://www.facebook.com/” when you view your profile (timeline) or Page.
An example of a username is the phrase “abcdme” as used in the web address https://www.facebook.com/abcdme.
Where can I claim a username?
You can select a username at: http://www.facebook.com/username.
You may choose a username that Facebook suggests, or create your own. Select “Check availability” to check for available usernames. If the desired username is available, click “Confirm” in order to confirm your choice.
Who can see my username?
Since your username is found in your profile (timeline) URL, anyone that is able to navigate to your profile (timeline) can see your username.
The username I want is not available.
You may not be able to claim a username for several reasons. Usernames can only contain alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) or a period (“.”), for example — john.smith55. It is important to note that a period (“.”) does not count as a part of a username; therefore, names like johnsmith55, john.smith55, john.smith.55, etc. all constitute the same username. Usernames also must be at least 5 characters long. Usernames are not case sensitive. Facebook also prevents certain words from being included in usernames. It is not possible to copy a username that someone else has already claimed.
If Facebook has indicated that a username cannot be claimed, you will need to select a different one. You will see a green checkmark indicating that a potential username is available before you actually claim it.
How do I change my username? / What if I misspell my username?
To change your username:
- Open the Account dropdown menu at the top right corner of Facebook and choose Account Settings.
- Click the Edit link next to Username.
- Type your new username in the open field and click Save Changes.
WARNING: You can only change your username once.
0 Responses
Stay in touch with the conversation, subscribe to the RSS feed for comments on this post.