If you do not know how to change the name "VKontakte", then this article is just what you need.
Why do we even think of a name change? Most likely, once you registered in this social network, choosing a funny or strange nickname. This is understandable: many people had this situation, because a few years ago hardly anyone thought about how popular this resource would become. Now, when almost everyone in Russia (as well as Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and some other countries) has their own "live" page with a large number of friends and acquaintances, many want to change the name "VKontakte" to the real one.
Actually, from a functional point of view, this is not so difficult to do. The main problem is the moderation of the new name by the site administrators.
How to change the name "VKontakte": technical issues
In order to change the name, first go to your page. Next, under the profile picture, select the "Edit page" section. The menu will open and automaticallythe first section is selected - "Basic". Just here you can change the name "VKontakte". In this case, changes can be made both in the first name and in the last name, or you can correct both fields at once.
Done? Are you sure you don't want to change your name again? Then click the "Save" button. All! Your new name has been sent for moderation, you just have to wait patiently. As a rule, users learn about the decision of administrators after several hours or days. What does this decision depend on? Let's figure it out.
How to change the name "VKontakte": moderator rules
In the event that earlier your nickname was something like "Happy Jozhig", and now you decide to change it to your passport name and surname, then there should be no problems. The site administration, of course, encourages non-fictional names, real photos and reliable information. In a word, the moderators of VKontakte are against the dominance of fake accounts.
In the same case, if the situation is exactly the opposite, that is, you had a real name, and for some reason you want to change it to a fake one, then you have almost no chance. You can try changing your last name. Not necessarily in Russian: search the Internet for beautiful English, French or Scandinavian surnames. It is desirable that they look like Russified, that is, those that are quite realistic to meet in Russia (for example, Schneider, Kronberg). It is possible that the moderators will meet you halfway, deciding that you may have married (if you are a girl)or just changed their last name in real life.
In the event that you had a frankly fake nickname that you want to change to a fictitious, but similar to your real name, your chances are significantly increased.
Remember that the refusal to change your name is not a "harmful" administration, but a concern for other users. The fact is that pornographic and nationalistic content is often distributed from fake accounts.
Well, here it is! Now you know how to change the name "VKontakte". In fact, there is nothing complicated in this. Much depends on which of the moderators your application for a name change will get to. Good luck!
