You can change your Facebook business page name through the page settings menu, and the process takes about five minutes

To change your Facebook business page name, go to your page, click the Settings button in the top right, select Page info from the left menu, find the Page name field, and type your new name. Facebook will ask you to confirm the change. The new name appears on your page when ready, though it may take a few minutes to update everywhere Facebook displays it.

Facebook limits how often you can change your page name. If you changed it within the last seven days, you will see a message saying you must wait before making another change. This cooldown period exists to prevent spam and confusion, and it resets seven days after your last change.

Key Takeaways

  • Access page name settings by clicking Settings, then Page info, then editing the Page name field directly.
  • Facebook enforces a seven-day waiting period between name changes, so plan ahead if you need multiple updates.
  • Your page URL (the web address) does not change when you rename the page, so existing links and bookmarks still work.
  • Followers see the new name when ready, but search results and Facebook's directory may take a few hours to catch up.
  • If you cannot find the Page name field, check that you have admin access to the page and are using the current version of Facebook.

Step-by-step process for changing the page name

Open your Facebook business page and look for the Settings button. On desktop, it appears in the top right corner of your page header, next to the Message button. On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) at the bottom right, scroll down, and tap Settings.

Once you are in Settings, look at the left sidebar menu. Click Page info. This section holds all the basic details about your page, including the name, category, and contact information. Scroll down until you see the Page name field. Click on it to edit.

Type your new page name in the field. Facebook shows you how the name will appear on your page. When you are satisfied, click Save changes or Confirm (the button label varies slightly by device). Facebook will ask you to confirm that you want to make this change. Click the confirmation button, and your new name is live.

What happens to your page URL and old links

Your page's URL—the web address people use to find you—does not change when you rename the page. If your page URL is facebook.com/yourcompanyname, it stays that way even after you change the display name. This means all your existing links, bookmarks, and social media posts that point to your page continue to work without any action from you.

The display name (what people see at the top of your page) and the URL (the technical address) are separate things. You can change the display name as often as the seven-day rule allows, but changing the URL requires a different process and has its own restrictions. Most business owners leave the URL alone once it is set up.

The seven-day waiting period explained

After you change your page name, Facebook locks you out of making another name change for seven days. This cooldown period starts from the moment you confirm the change. If you try to change the name again before seven days have passed, you will see a message telling you when you can make the next change.

The waiting period exists to prevent people from rapidly switching page names to evade detection or confuse followers. If you made a mistake or want to revert to your old name, you have to wait the full seven days. Plan your name change carefully, and double-check the spelling before you confirm.

Troubleshooting: why you might not see the Page name field

If you cannot find the Page name field in Settings, the most common reason is that you do not have admin access to the page. Only page admins can change the page name. If you are an editor or moderator, you can manage posts and comments but not page settings. Ask a page admin to make the change, or ask them to promote you to admin status.

Another reason the field might be missing is that you are looking in the wrong section. Make sure you clicked Page info in the left sidebar, not another settings category like General or Notifications. If you are on mobile, scroll down in Page info—the Page name field is usually near the top, but the layout can vary.

If you are still not seeing it, try logging out and back in, or switching to the desktop version of Facebook. Sometimes the mobile app lags behind the desktop version in rolling out features or displaying all options.

How long it takes for the new name to show everywhere

Your new page name appears on your page itself almost when ready—usually within seconds of you confirming the change. However, Facebook's search results, directory listings, and other places where your page shows up may take a few hours to update. During this time, people searching for your old name might still see results pointing to your page under the old name.

If you have a large following or your page appears in many places across Facebook, the rollout can take up to 24 hours in rare cases. This delay is normal and does not mean anything went wrong. Your followers will see the new name on your page right away, even if search results have not caught up yet.

Changing your page name versus changing your page category

The page name is different from the page category. Your category describes what your business does—for example, "Restaurant," "Retail Store," or "Professional Services." You can change both, but they serve different purposes. The name is what people call you; the category is how Facebook organizes and recommends your page.

If you need to change your category instead of your name, go to Settings, click Page info, scroll to the Category field, and select a new one from the dropdown. Category changes do not have a waiting period, so you can update it whenever you need to. Some business owners change their category when they expand their services or shift their focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my page name back to what it was before?

Yes, but you have to wait seven days after your most recent change. Once the seven-day period is up, go back to Settings, Page info, and change the name to whatever you want. There is no limit to how many times you can change it, as long as you wait seven days between changes.

Will my followers lose access to my page if I change the name?

No. Your followers will see the new name on your page, and they can still find you through their follower list, notifications, and the page URL. The page itself does not move or disappear—only the display name changes.

What if I want to change my page URL instead of just the name?

Changing your page URL (the web address) is a separate process from changing the display name. You can do this once in Settings under Page info, in the Page address or Username field. Facebook allows you to change it once, and then you are locked into that URL. Choose carefully, because you cannot change it again.

Does changing my page name affect my ads or business listings?

Your ads will continue to run and display the new page name. However, if your business name appears in other places—like Google Business Profile, your website, or directory listings—you may want to update those separately so everything matches. This keeps your branding consistent across the internet.

Can I use special characters or emojis in my page name?

Facebook allows most standard letters, numbers, and common punctuation in page names. Emojis and some special characters may not be allowed, depending on Facebook's current policies. If you try to use a character that is not permitted, Facebook will show you an error message and suggest alternatives.