How to Change Facebook Link on Mobile and Desktop

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If you don't like your Facebook username (the part of the web address that appears at the end of your profile's URL), it's easy to change. You can change the URL for your personal profile in both the Facebook mobile app for Android, iPhone, and iPad and on the website. If you want to change the link for your business or organizational Page, you'll need to use a computer. Customizing your Facebook URL only takes a few seconds, and we'll show you how!

Quick Steps

  1. Navigate to Settings
  2. Tap Accounts Center .
  3. Tap Profiles .
  4. Select the profile you want to change.
  5. Tap Username .
  6. Enter a new username and tap Done .
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Change Profile URL in the Mobile App

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  1. This three-line icon will be at the top-right corner on Android, and the bottom-right on iPhone and iPad.
    • To create a custom profile link (URL) on Facebook, you'll just need to change your Facebook Username .
  2. It's below Help & support . [1]
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  3. Your Facebook settings will expand.
  4. It's at the top of the page under the "Meta" logo.
    • If you don't see Accounts Center here, Facebook hasn't migrated your account to this new feature. In this case, scroll back up, tap Username , enter a new username, and tap Save Changes . [2]
  5. This option is at the top of the Accounts Center.
  6. If you have multiple Facebook accounts or an Instagram account, you'll see more than one option. Tap the Facebook profile that you want to customize.
  7. This displays your current Facebook username, which is the part of the URL after facebook.com/ . [3]
  8. Once you change your username, your Facebook profile link will contain your new username.
    • Your new username should be 5 characters or more, and can contain both letters and numbers. The only symbol allowed is a period (.). It must be unique; no two Facebook usernames can be the same.
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Method 2
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Change Profile URL on a Computer

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  1. A menu will expand.
  2. It's near the top of the menu.
  3. It's at the top of the menu. [4]
  4. You'll see this option in the left panel.
    • If you don't see this option, your account hasn't been moved to Accounts Center yet. In this case, you should see "Username" in the right panel. Just click Edit to edit your username, and then click Save Changes to update your profile URL.
  5. This is at the top of the Accounts Center.
  6. If you have multiple Facebook accounts linked to the Accounts Center, click the account you want to edit.
    • A pop-up window will open.
  7. It's the second option. You'll see your current username here. [5]
  8. Your new username should be 5 characters or more, and can contain both letters and numbers. The only symbol allowed is a period (.). It must be unique; no two Facebook usernames can be the same.
    • Once you click Done , your profile URL will be changed.
    • If prompted, enter your Facebook password to confirm.
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Change Page URL on a Computer

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  1. A menu will expand.
    • Use this method to change the URL of the Facebook Page you've created for your business or organization rather than your personal profile link.
    • It's not currently possible to change your Facebook Page URL in the mobile app for Android, iPhone, or iPad. You'll need to access Facebook on a computer. [6]
    • Make sure you are signed in with a Facebook account that has administrative access over the Facebook Page you want to edit.
  2. A list of Pages you manage will expand.
    • If you don't see this option, your Page hasn't yet been migrated to the New Pages Experience. Instead, click Pages on the left side of your Facebook feed, choose your Page, and select Edit Page Info . Then, skip to Step 7 .
  3. This switches to your Facebook Page. [7]
  4. Now you'll see the Manage Page dashboard.
  5. Your General Page Settings will expand.
  6. If you haven't changed your URL in the past, you'll see "You have not set a username" here.
  7. You'll do so in the text field to the right of the "Username" text. As long as the username is not taken and complies with Facebook's terms, you'll see "Username is available" and a green checkmark after typing your username. Once you click Save Changes , your Facebook Page link will be changed. [8]
    • Your new username should be 5 characters or more, and can contain both letters and numbers. The only symbol allowed is a period (.).
    • If prompted, enter your Facebook password to confirm.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/162586890471598?cms_platform=iphone-app&helpref=platform_switcher
      2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/162586890471598
      3. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/162586890471598?cms_platform=iphone-app&helpref=platform_switcher
      4. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/business/help/420650638385270
      5. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/business/help/420650638385270
      6. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/203523569682738
      7. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/203523569682738
      8. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/203523569682738
      9. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/105399436216001?helpref=faq_content

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      1. Open the Facebook Messenger app.
      2. Tap the speech bubble icon in the lower-left corner.
      3. Tap your profile icon in the upper-left corner.
      4. Tap Username .
      5. Tap Edit Username .
      6. Type a new username.
      7. Tap Save on iPhone or the checkmark icon on Android.

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