How to Change Gender on Facebook

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This wikiHow teaches you how to change the gender that displays on your Facebook profile.

Can I change my gender on Facebook?

  • Facebook lets you choose from a variety of gender descriptors, including many nonbinary options.
  • If you don't see a gender that describes you, you can enter your own custom gender.
  • You can also specify your preferred pronouns on your profile.
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using an iPhone or iPad

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  1. It's a white "F" on a blue background.
    • If you aren't signed into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) and password and tap Log In .
  2. It's in the bottom right corner of the screen.
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  3. It should be at the top of the screen.
  4. It's in a row of options below your profile picture.
    • You can also tap Edit About if you have this option below your profile picture.
  5. This tab's location on the screen will vary, but it appears directly below your personal information at the top of this page.
    • If your profile isn't complete, you'll have to tap Skip in the top right corner of the screen and then tap About again to get to this page.
  6. This section is below the "Contact Information" section. The Edit button is in the top right corner of the "Basic Info" window.
  7. You can select Male , Female , or Custom here.
    • If you choose Custom , a Custom Gender window will pop up below the Gender section. You can add your preferred pronoun and gender here.
    • Tapping the circle in the top right corner of the Gender window will display an option to hide your gender from your Timeline.
  8. It's at the bottom of the screen. Your gender preferences will be updated.
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Method 2
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Using Android

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  1. It's a white "F" on a blue background.
    • If you aren't signed into Facebook, enter your email address (or phone number) and password and tap Log In .
  2. It's in the top right corner of the screen.
  3. It should be at the top of the screen.
  4. It's in a row of options below your profile picture.
    • You can also tap Edit About if you have this option below your profile picture.
  5. This tab's location on the screen will vary, but it appears directly below your personal information at the top of this page.
    • If your profile isn't complete, you'll have to tap Skip in the top right corner of the screen and then tap About again to get to this page.
  6. This section is below the "Contact Information" section. The Edit button is in the top right corner of the "Basic Info" window.
  7. You can select Male , Female , or Custom here.
    • If you choose Custom , a Custom Gender window will pop up below the Gender section. You can add your preferred pronoun and gender here.
    • Tapping the circle in the top right corner of the Gender window will display an option to hide your gender from your Timeline.
  8. It's at the bottom of the screen. Your gender preferences will be updated.
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Method 3
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Using the Facebook Website

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  1. Open the Facebook website . Facebook will open to your News Feed page.
    • If you aren't logged in, type in your email address and password in the top right corner of the page and click Log In .
  2. It's in the top right section of the Facebook page.
    • The name tab will also have a small image of your current profile picture.
  3. This option is in a toolbar beneath your profile picture.
  4. It's on the left side of the screen.
  5. You'll have to hover your mouse cursor over the Gender field to see the Edit option.
  6. Doing so prompts a drop-down menu with the following gender options:
    • Male
    • Female
    • Custom
  7. Doing so will set it as your profile's default.
    • If you choose the Custom option, a Custom Gender window will pop up below the Gender section. You can add your preferred pronoun and gender here.
    • If you don't want your gender displaying on your Timeline, uncheck the Show on my Timeline box below the Gender box.
  8. Your preferred gender should now be displayed in your "About" section.
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      1. Open the Facebook app.
      2. Tap the menu.
      3. Tap your name.
      4. Tap About .
      5. Tap More about you .
      6. Tap Edit on "Basic Info."
      7. Update your gender.
      8. Tap Save .

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