How do I claim an inactive username on Facebook?

When you have not set a Username for your page, it’s easy to do. Simply go to your page and look in the left hand column. Underneath the picture and name of your page, you will see a small gray entry that says “Create Page @Username”.

How long does it take for a Facebook username to become available?

The username does become available, although not immediately. My personal impression is it takes about 1-2 months. I took a gamble to see if I could swap my username between my two accounts, that is: from the dormant account (“Account A”) to the active account (“Account B”).

How do I fix this page isn’t eligible to have a username?

The solution:

1. Go to Settings and click Page Roles.
2. In the text box under “Assign a new Page role”, type the name or email address of the person you want to give admin rights to and select them from the list, click on Editor and change to Admin, then click Add.

Why can’t I create a Facebook username?

The fanpage must already have at least 25 Likes. You must not have created more than one fanpage lately. Your personal Facebook account needs to be verified. For your personal Facebook account, a username must be defined.

Can you ask Facebook for a username?

You can take a look at our guidelines for usernames to help you create a custom username. Usernames are generally given to the first individual or business who requests the name. A username may be unavailable if it’s already claimed, even if the Page or profile it’s associated with isn’t published yet.

How long is a Facebook username not available?

Your username is either too short or too long. It must be at least 5 characters long and a maximum of 5 characters. It must contain alphanumeric characters.

Can I buy a Facebook username?

You can create your own username or choose a username that Facebook suggests. Some of the things you can do with usernames: Create a custom link (for example, www.facebook.com/janedoe3) to your profile that you can share with your friends or post on external websites.

What does username not available mean?

Banned Usernames Though unlikely, it’s possible the username you are trying to use has been banned. If a user is banned for bad activity, their username does not go back into the pool of available names.

How do I create a username for my Facebook page?

In the bottom right of Facebook, tap .

1. Tap Pages or Your [number] Pages.
2. Go to your Page.
3. Tap Create @username below your Page’s cover photo.
4. Enter a username.
5. If the username is available, tap Create Username.

How do you I add an admin to my Facebook page?

If you’re an admin:

1. In the top left of Facebook, tap your profile picture.
2. Tap Pages.
3. Go to your Page and tap More.
4. Tap Edit Settings then tap Page Roles.
5. Tap Add Person to Page.
6. Begin typing a name and tap it from the list that appears.
7. Tap to choose a role, then tap Add.

How can I get FB username?

To find your Facebook username:

1. Login to your Facebook account.
2. From Home, Click on the triangular icon on the main menu.
3. Select Setting & Privacy.
4. Select Setting.
5. From the left menu click on the GENERAL.
6. Click on the USERNAME.

Why does Facebook say my page isn’t eligible for a username?

This Page isn’t eligible to have a username. This error can occur due to several reasons including your Facebook page not meeting the minimum requirement of having 25-page likes, lack of administrative privileges as well as page verifications issues.