The quickest way to change your page name

To change your Facebook page name, go to your page, click Settings in the top menu, then select Edit Page Info from the left sidebar. Find the Page Name field, type your new name, and click Save Changes. The change takes effect when ready, though it may take a few minutes to show everywhere Facebook displays your page.

Facebook allows you to change your page name without restriction the first time. After that, you can change it again, but you must wait 60 days between changes. This cooldown exists to prevent confusion—if your page name changed constantly, people following you would lose track of where to find you.

Key Takeaways

  • Access page name settings through Settings > Edit Page Info, not through your personal profile settings.
  • Your first name change has no waiting period, but subsequent changes require a 60-day gap between them.
  • The new name appears on your page when ready, though it may take several minutes to update in search results and on followers' feeds.
  • Changing your page name does not change your page URL or username unless you manually update those separately.
  • If you see an error message, check that your new name follows Facebook's naming rules—no excessive symbols, numbers, or misleading claims.

Where to find the page name setting

The page name field lives in a specific location that confuses many people because it is separate from your personal profile settings. Open your Facebook page (not your personal profile), and look at the top of the page. You will see a menu with options like Home, About, Posts, and Settings. Click Settings.

Once you are in Settings, look at the left sidebar. You will see categories like General, Messaging, and Templates and Tabs. Near the top, click Edit Page Info. This opens a panel where you can change your page name, category, description, and other core details about your page. The Page Name field is usually at the top of this panel.

What happens to your page URL and username when you change the name

Changing your page name does not automatically change your page URL or username. Your URL is the web address people use to visit your page directly—it looks like facebook.com/yourpagename. Your username is a shorter handle that people can use to tag or mention your page.

If you want your URL and username to match your new page name, you must change them separately. To do this, go back to Settings, then click General in the left sidebar. Look for the Username field. You can change your username once every 60 days, and it must be between 5 and 50 characters. If you want to change your page URL to something completely different, you may need to contact Facebook support, as URL changes have stricter rules.

The 60-day waiting period and what triggers it

After your first name change, Facebook enforces a 60-day cooldown before you can change it again. This timer starts the moment you save your new name. If you try to change your name before 60 days have passed, Facebook will show you an error message telling you when you can change it next.

The 60-day rule applies only to the page name itself. Your username and URL have their own separate cooldown timers—you could change your page name, then when ready change your username, and those would not interfere with each other. However, changing your username also triggers its own 60-day wait before you can change it again.

Naming rules Facebook enforces

Facebook has specific rules about what you can name your page. Your page name cannot contain excessive numbers, symbols, or repeated characters. For example, "John's Pizza Place" is fine, but "JOHN'S PIZZA PLACE!!!!!!!" or "J0hn's P1zza" might be rejected. Names that look like they are impersonating a real person or brand without permission will also be rejected.

If Facebook rejects your new name, you will see an error message explaining why. Common reasons include using symbols that are not allowed, making the name look like spam, or using a name that violates someone else's trademark. If you believe your name should be allowed, you can try rephrasing it or contact Facebook support to appeal the decision.

How long it takes for the change to show everywhere

Your new page name appears on your page itself within seconds of saving. However, it can take several minutes to show up in search results, on other people's feeds, and in notifications. If someone searches for your old page name when ready after you change it, they may still see the old name in results for a short time.

This delay is normal and happens because Facebook's servers take time to update everywhere the page name appears. If you are worried about followers losing track of you, you can post an announcement on your page letting them know about the name change. This is especially useful if your page has a large following or if the name change is significant.

Changing your page name back to a previous name

If you change your page name and then want to change it back to what it was before, you still have to wait 60 days from your most recent change. Facebook does not make an exception for reverting to an old name—the cooldown applies regardless of whether you are changing to something new or going back to something you used before.

This means if you change your page name and realize you made a mistake, you cannot when ready fix it. You will have to wait 60 days. For this reason, it is a good idea to think through your new page name carefully before you save it, or to test it with a small group of followers first if you are unsure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my followers be notified when I change my page name?

Facebook does not send a direct notification to your followers when you change your page name. However, the change may appear in their feed as a page update, depending on their notification settings. Posting an announcement about the name change is the most reliable way to make sure your followers know.

Can I change my page name to something someone else is using?

No. Facebook will reject a page name if another page is already using it. Each page name must be unique. If the name you want is taken, you will need to choose something different or contact the other page owner to see if they will change theirs.

What if I get an error message when I try to save my new name?

Check that your new name does not contain excessive symbols, numbers, or repeated characters. Make sure it does not look like spam or impersonation. If the error persists and you believe your name should be allowed, you can contact Facebook support through the Settings menu to ask for a manual review.

Does changing my page name affect my page's followers or engagement history?

No. Your followers stay with your page, and all your past posts, likes, and comments remain unchanged. Changing the name does not reset your page or affect its history in any way.

Can I change my page name more than once if I wait 60 days each time?

Yes. You can change your page name as many times as you want, as long as you wait 60 days between each change. There is no limit on the total number of changes you can make over time.