Have you ever received a Facebook page error saying “You are not eligible to create a username”? Here is a quick guide to the causes of the problem and the solutions.

In forums, social media, and other websites, our username serves as our online identity. We make use of it so that other members are familiar with who we are and can connect our responses and actions to our username. It is also simpler for others to locate us and contact us directly.

You must come up with a distinctive username when you register for a Facebook account. However, there are cases when some people encounter the “You are not eligible to create a username” error on Facebook.

We’ll look at the reasons behind the “you are not eligible to create a username” error on Facebook in this article, as well as how to fix it so you can choose the username you want.

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Why Does Facebook Say I Am Not Eligible to Create a Username?

There are a variety of causes for the Facebook page error saying that you are ineligible to create a username.

1. There is already another user using the username you wanted.
2. Either your username is too long or too short. It can only have a length of 5 characters or less, minimum.
3. Alphanumeric characters are required.
4. It is recommended that your Facebook page has at least 25 likes before you need to create a username for it.
5. You must be a page admin on your Facebook page to create a username for it.

How to Fix the “You Are Not Eligible to Create a Username” Error?

The easiest and most effective way to resolve this problem is to confirm that you are the page’s administrator on Facebook. Here’s how.

• Step 1: Go to the settings section in the left side panel after opening your page on Facebook.
• Step 2: Scroll down and click on Page roles.
• Step 3: Check to see if the account whose username you want to change is set to admin. If not, select Edit and give the necessary permissions.

How to Check Page Roles on Facebook for Mobile?

1. Sign in to the Facebook mobile app. Both Android and iOS devices can access Facebook.
2. Open page settings for the page you want to check the page roles for, then select it.
3. Next, click “Page roles.”
4. To edit the username, make sure the account you’re using has the designation “Admin.” If not, use the Add Person to Page button at the top to either change the permission or include a new admin user.

Add Your Facebook Account as Admin to the Page

You must set up your account as admin if you want to change the username on your Facebook page.

1. Go to the Page Settings while on your Facebook Page on the app or website.
2. Select Page Roles by clicking on it.
3. Keep an eye out for Assign a new Page role.
4. Your email address or Facebook name should be typed in.
5. Change the Editor role to Admin on the option next to it.
6. Click Add.
7. You can now return to your Facebook account after finishing.
8. Click Manage Pages in the top-right corner.
9. To add a username, click the page you want.
10. Select About.
11. Click Create a page @username after that.
12. If the desired username is available, enter it and click Create a username.

What Are the Guidelines for Creating a Username on Facebook?

The username you choose for your Facebook profile or page must adhere to a set of rules. They are as follows:

• Your Facebook profile or page can only have one username. Additionally, you must select a special one for your profile, i.e., you cannot have a username that is already being used by someone else. When you create a username that is similar to one that already exists, Facebook notifies you.
• Each username may contain both full stops and alphanumeric characters. It is not permitted to use generic terms or extensions like (.net,.com).
• Each username must contain at least five characters.
• Every username is displayed in tiny letters, i.e., you cannot create a unique username by capitalizing a few of the letters. For instance, “Anna321” and “anna321” are the same. Similarly to this, you cannot distinguish between usernames by adding full stops.
• In an effort to impersonate someone, no username should be made.
• Each username must follow the terms and conditions listed by Facebook in addition to the aforementioned rules.

Importance of Having a Good Username on Facebook

Particularly for businesses, Facebook page usernames can make all the difference. This is why careful consideration should be given before choosing a username for Facebook pages. A business’s username should ideally include both the name of the company and what it sells.

Additionally, having a distinct username helps you rank higher and makes it simpler for users to find your page. Additionally, it is much easier for people to link to and tag your Facebook page. Sometimes inauthenticity can be detected by the absence of an appropriate username. Additionally, a significant loss in followers may result from this for your page.