How to Change Gender on Facebook in a Few Steps

Be You on Facebook!

Facebook embraces all genders! 

This guide walks you through updating your profile, whether you're male, female, non-binary, or anything else. 

Set your pronouns and express your authentic self! 

How to Change Your Gender on Facebook

You can change your gender on Facebook by following the steps mentioned below:

On Desktop Computers 

Step 1: Log into Facebook and go to your profile.

Step 2: Click the "About" button.

Step 3: Click on "Contact and Basic Info."

Step 4: Hover your cursor over the "Gender" box to see the "Edit" button. When the option "Edit" appears, click it. 

From here, you can edit your listed gender, pronouns, and whether or not your gender should be visible on your timeline. 

Step 5: If you don't want your gender displayed on your timeline, uncheck the box next to "Show on my timeline."

Step 6: Select "Male," "Female," or "Custom" from the drop-down option, whichever is most appropriate for you. 

Step 7: If you select "More Options," a white box will appear. Enter your gender in the box and click on it when it appears.

Step 8: Under "What pronoun do you use?", select the option that most accurately describes your pronouns from the drop-down menu.

Step 9: When you're ready, click "Save Changes" to finalize the changes to your profile. 

On iOS Devices

Step 1: Open the Facebook app on your mobile phone or any iOS device.

Step 2: Tap on the hamburger menu icon. It's at the lower-right corner of the screen.

Step 3: Tap your name. It should appear at the top of the screen.

Step 4: Scroll down a bit and tap Edit Profile. It's in a row of selections beneath your profile image. If you see the Edit About option underneath your profile photo, tap it.

Step 5: Tap More About You. This tab's position on the screen varies but usually displays just below your personal information at the top of this page.

Step 6: Scroll to the "Basic Info" section and tap Edit. This part is located underneath the "Contact Information" section. The Edit button is in the upper right corner of the "Basic Info" panel.

Step 7: Select a gender choice. You can choose Male, Female, or Custom here. If you select Custom, a Custom Gender window will appear below the Gender area. 

You can include your preferred pronoun and gender here. Tapping the circle in the top right corner of the Gender pane will bring up the option to hide your gender from your Timeline.

Step 8: Scroll down and tap Save. It is near the bottom of the screen. Your gender preference will be updated.

On Android Devices 

Step 1: Open the Facebook app on your mobile phone or any Android device.

Step 2: Tap on the hamburger menu icon. It's at the upper-right corner of the screen.

Step 3: Tap your name. It should appear at the top of the screen.

Step 4: Scroll down and tap See your About Info. It's in a row of selections beneath your profile image. If you see the Edit About option underneath your profile photo, tap it.

Step 5: Tap More About You. This tab's position on the screen varies but usually displays just below your personal information at the top of this page.

Step 6: Scroll to the "Basic Info" section and tap Edit. This part is located underneath the "Contact Information" section. The Edit button is in the upper right corner of the "Basic Info" panel.

Step 7: Select a gender choice. You can choose Male, Female, or Custom here. If you select Custom, a Custom Gender window will appear below the Gender area. 

You can include your preferred pronoun and gender here. Tapping the circle in the top right corner of the Gender pane will bring up the option to hide your gender from your Timeline.

Step 8: Scroll up and tap Save. It is near the bottom of the screen. Your gender preference will be updated.

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