Facebook Asks Users to Remove Special Characters and Multiple Languages From Their Names

Facebook is asking users with special characters such as ♥, ☮, and Ⓥ, or multiple languages in their names to only use regular characters and one language. Users with these irregular names are seeing a prompt on the home page explaining that the change is “to help reduce spam and increase authenticity in the Facebook community”. However, many users claim the symbols are a part of their identity and are refusing to change their names.

Some users are reporting that Facebook is disabling Chat and their new feed until they comply with the request, though this is unverified.

When users with special characters or multiple languages in their names log into Facebook, at the top of the news feed they see a “Please Update Your Name on Facebook” prompt.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in