How do I add another name (ex: nickname, maiden name) to my profile?
If you'd like to list an additional name on your account that's different from the name on your ID (ex: maiden name, nickname, professional name), you can add one. To display another name:
- Go to your profile and click About then Details About You
- Click Add a nickname, a birth name... below Other Names
- Select the type of name from the drowndown menu next to Name Type
- Enter your other name
- Check Show at top of profile to have your other name shown next to your full name at the top of your profile and click Save Changes
Learn more about our other name policies.
Note: If you don't check the box to have your other name listed at the top of your profile, it will still be visible in the About section of your profile and in search results.
Last edited about 11 months ago
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