This article details how to claim a custom Facebook username (vanity URL), including eligibility requirements, the steps to set one up through Facebook page settings, and tips for choosing a username.
💡Quick answers
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What is a Facebook vanity URL? A custom username that replaces the default string of letters and numbers in a Facebook page URL. For example,
facebook.com/mycompanyinstead offacebook.com/page/mycompany/12548785. - Who can claim a vanity URL? Any admin of a Facebook business or fan page.
- Can the username be changed after claiming? Usernames can only be changed once, so choosing carefully before claiming is important.
- Why set up a vanity URL? It provides a shorter, more memorable web address and makes it easier to add the Facebook page as a source in Feeds.
Step 1: Claim the Facebook username
- Go to www.facebook.com, click the drop-down menu in the upper-right corner, and switch to the business or fan page.
- Navigate to the business Facebook page and click About in the left-side menu.
- Click Edit next to Username, listed under the General section.
- Enter the desired username into the field. A green check mark will appear if the username is available. Adjust the username if it is already taken.
- Click Create Username. The vanity URL is now active and can be used when adding the Facebook page as a source in Feeds.
Review username guidelines
Keep the following Facebook username rules in mind before choosing a username:
- Usernames can only be changed once; choose carefully.
- Ownership of a username cannot be transferred to another party.
- Usernames may only contain alphanumeric characters (A–Z, 0–9) or a period (.).
- Each page can only have one username.
- Usernames may not violate trademark rights.
- Some generic words are not available as usernames.
- If a trademarked name has already been claimed, notify Facebook to report it.
Consider other sources
- Create an Instagram Feeds source
- Create a LinkedIn Feeds source
- Create a Facebook Feeds source
- Create a Twitter/X Feeds source
- Create a Google Reviews Feeds source
- Create a TikTok Feeds source
- Create a YouTube Feeds source
- Create a Bluesky Feeds source
- Create a Blogs/RSS Feeds source
- Create a Hashtag Feeds source
- Create a Flickr Feeds source
- Create a Pinterest Feeds source
- Create a Slack Feeds source
- Create a Soundcloud Feeds source
- Create a Vimeo Feeds source
- Create a Tumblr Feeds source
- Create a Giphy Feeds source
- Create a DeviantArt Feeds source
- Request source (to add another option, if available)
- Claim a custom Facebook username (vanity URL)
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