Facebook: How to change account username; customise web address

Facebook provides a slew of security and promotional features on the platform. The platform allows users to customise the web address of their profiles. This could make a Facebook profile easily discoverable. Another Meta-owned platform Instagram recently launched functionality for users to add up to five links in bios. The move is expected to benefit creators on Instagram at large.According to the Meta-owned platform, usernames can only contain alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) or a full stop. “Usernames may support non-romanised characters in the future,” Facebook said on its support page.  Facebook guidelines to change account username Individuals cannot pick a username already in use. A username must contain at least five characters. It could be a combination of letters, numbers, and periods. A username cannot impersonate another user. How to change your Facebook username and customise web address Step 1: Open your Facebook account on the web.Step 2: Head to the ‘General Account Settings’ within the settings and privacy menu.Also readStep 3: Go on to edit the username.Step 4: Enter your desired username (Facebook will prompt you with a red ‘X’ when a username is unavailable). Step 5: Proceed to save the changes.The social media platform also allows users to change
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