Khaberni - Meta has always required Facebook users to post under their real names with some exceptions, but now, at least for Facebook groups, the company will now offer new options.
Members of Facebook groups will now be able to participate using a custom alias and avatar image, instead of being forced to use their real names or post anonymously.
Meta said that users can now set a custom alias through the same toggle switch that allows them to create a post with an anonymous identity in Facebook groups, according to a report by "Engadget," a technology news site, reviewed by "Al Arabiya Business".
Facebook group administrators must activate the alias feature, and in some cases, it is approved individually, but once activated, group members can switch between posting under their real names or aliases.
The only restriction for using an alias is that the name must comply with Meta’s community standards and current terms of service.
While setting up a new alias, users can also choose from a selection of custom avatar images, which mostly appear to be cute animals wearing sunglasses.
Groups are one of several aspects on Facebook that Meta has continuously tried to modify over recent years to attract users back.
In 2024, the company introduced a section highlighting local events shared within Facebook groups. Recently, they added tools for administrators to convert private groups to public in an attempt to attract new members.
