The quickest way to rename a Facebook group

To change your Facebook group name, open the group, tap or click the group name at the top, select Edit Group Settings, find the name field, type the new name, and save. The whole process takes under a minute on any device. You must be a group admin to make this change.

Facebook does not limit how many times you can rename a group, and the change takes effect when ready. Members see the new name right away in their feed and in the group itself. There is no waiting period or approval process.

Key Takeaways

  • Only group admins can change the group name; regular members cannot.
  • The name change happens when ready and is visible to all members without delay.
  • You can rename a group as many times as you want with no restrictions from Facebook.
  • The process is the same on mobile apps, desktop browsers, and the Facebook website.

Step-by-step instructions for desktop

On a computer, go to your group and look at the top of the page where the group name appears. Click directly on the group name — it will be underlined or highlighted. A menu will open with several options.

Select Edit Group Settings from that menu. You will see a form with multiple fields. The first field is the group name. Clear the current name and type the new one. Facebook allows up to 80 characters, which covers most group names.

Scroll down and click the blue Save button at the bottom of the form. The page will refresh, and your new group name will appear at the top. The change is now live for all members.

Step-by-step instructions for mobile

On the Facebook app for iPhone or Android, navigate to your group and tap the group name at the very top of the screen. A menu will slide up or pop open with options.

Tap Edit Group Settings. The name field will appear at the top of the settings screen. Tap the field, delete the old name, and type the new one. You have the same 80-character limit as on desktop.

Scroll to the bottom and tap Save. The app will return to the group page, and the new name will display when ready. All members will see it updated in their notifications and group list.

What happens to the group URL when you rename

The group's web address (URL) does not change when you rename the group. If your group URL was facebook.com/groups/123456789, it stays that way even after you change the name five times. This means any links people have saved or shared will still work.

The group's ID number is permanent. Only the display name changes. This is useful if you have shared the group link in emails, on websites, or in other places — those links will never break because of a name change.

Restrictions and things to know

Facebook does not restrict how often you can change a group name, but changing it very frequently can confuse members. If your group has thousands of people, a sudden name change might cause confusion in the first few hours until everyone sees the update.

The name must follow Facebook's community standards — it cannot include hate speech, harassment, or misleading information designed to trick people into joining. If you rename a group to something that violates these rules, Facebook may remove the group or restrict it.

You cannot use special characters or emojis in the group name field itself, though some symbols like hyphens and apostrophes are allowed. If you try to save a name with forbidden characters, Facebook will show an error and ask you to remove them.

If you do not have admin access

Only admins can change the group name. If you are a regular member and want the name changed, you will need to contact one of the group admins and ask them to make the change. There is no way for a non-admin to rename a group.

If the group has no active admins, you can request to become an admin through the group settings. Go to the group, tap or click the settings icon, and look for an option to request admin status. The current admins will see your request and can approve or deny it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change a group name back to what it was before?

Yes. There is no rule against reusing old group names. If you renamed your group and want to go back to the original name, you can change it back the same way you changed it the first time. Facebook does not track or restrict name reuse.

Will members get a notification when the group name changes?

Members will see the new name when they open the group or look at their group list, but Facebook does not send a separate notification saying the name has changed. The update appears in the group feed as a system message that the group info was edited, but it is not a push notification.

What is the character limit for a group name?

Facebook allows up to 80 characters in a group name. This includes spaces and punctuation. If you try to save a name longer than 80 characters, Facebook will show an error and ask you to shorten it.

Can I rename a group if it is set to private?

Yes. The privacy setting of the group does not affect your ability to rename it. Private groups, public groups, and closed groups can all be renamed by their admins using the same process.

Does renaming a group affect the group's cover photo or description?

No. The cover photo, description, rules, and all other group settings stay exactly the same. Only the name in the title changes. Everything else remains untouched.