How to Set a Nickname on Facebook Messenger (Android)

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How to Set a Nickname on Facebook Messenger (Android)
How to Set a Nickname on Facebook Messenger (Android)
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This article explains how to give a user a nickname within a conversation on Facebook Messenger.

Steps

Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 1
Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 1

Step 1. Open Messenger

The icon is represented by a blue dialogue bubble with a white lightning bolt inside and is located on the Home screen (or in the application menu).

If you are not logged in on Messenger yet, enter the e-mail address and password you use to log into Facebook, then click on "Log in"

Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 2
Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 2

Step 2. Select a conversation

You can choose a group conversation or a chat with just one user.

Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 3
Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 3

Step 3. Click on the "Settings" icon

It is represented by a lowercase "i" in a white circle and is located in the upper right corner of the screen.

Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 4
Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 4

Step 4. Choose Nicknames

You will see the names of all the users participating in the conversation.

Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 5
Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 5

Step 5. Select the name you want to change

You can change the name of anyone who is participating in the conversation, even your own.

Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 6
Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 6

Step 6. Write a nickname

All attendees will be able to see this name, so choose it wisely.

Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 7
Change Nickname on Facebook Messenger on Android Step 7

Step 7. Tap Set

The user whose name you changed will appear with their new nickname in the conversation.

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