How to Change Your Facebook Page Name in Four Steps

Change your Facebook page name from the Settings menu

To change your Facebook page name, open 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 appear everywhere on Facebook.

Facebook allows you to change your page name once every 28 days. If you changed it recently and see a message saying you must wait, you will need to come back after that 28-day window closes. This limit applies whether you changed it intentionally or it was changed by someone else with admin access.

Your page URL (the web address) does not change automatically when you rename the page. If you want a custom URL that matches your new name, you will need to set that separately through the Page Info section, provided your page meets Facebook's requirements of at least 25 followers.

Key Takeaways

Go to Settings, then Edit Page Info, find Page Name, type the new name, and click Save Changes.
You can change your page name once every 28 days, and the change appears when ready across Facebook.
Your page URL stays the same unless you manually update it to a custom URL in Page Info.
If you do not see the Page Name field, make sure you are logged in as an admin and viewing the page itself, not your personal profile.
Page names must follow Facebook's naming rules — no excessive symbols, numbers, or misleading information.

Step-by-step walkthrough for desktop

Start by going to your Facebook page (not your personal profile). At the top of the page, you will see several tabs. Click Settings, which is usually the last tab on the right side of that menu bar.

Once you are in Settings, look at the left sidebar. You will see a list of options including General, Messaging, Notifications, and others. Click Edit Page Info. This opens a panel where you can change basic details about your page.

Scroll down until you find the Page Name field. It will show your current page name. Click in the text box, delete the old name, and type your new name. After you have typed the new name, scroll down and click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the panel.

Facebook will confirm the change. Your new page name will appear at the top of your page and in search results within a few minutes. If you have a custom URL, it will not change — only the display name changes.

How to change your page name on mobile

On the Facebook app or mobile browser, tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and tap Pages, then select your page from the list.

Once you are on your page, tap the three dots or lines at the top right, then tap Settings. Scroll down to find Page Info or Edit Page Info and tap it. Look for the Page Name field, tap it, and type your new name.

After you have entered the new name, scroll down and tap Save or Save Changes. The change will take effect when ready, though it may take a few minutes to show up everywhere on the platform.

What happens to your page when you change the name

Your page followers, posts, photos, and messages all stay exactly the same. Changing the name does not delete anything or reset your page. People who follow your page will see the new name the next time they visit, and they will still receive notifications from your page as usual.

Your page URL (the link people use to find you) does not change automatically. If your page URL was facebook.com/oldpagename, it will stay that way even after you rename the page to something new. The old URL will still work and direct people to your page, but the page name displayed on the page itself will be the new one.

If you want your URL to match your new page name, you can set a custom URL through the Page Info section. Keep in mind that you can only change your custom URL once every 28 days, and it must be at least 25 characters long or your page must have at least 25 followers.

Common reasons a page name change does not work

If you click Save Changes but the name does not update, check that you are logged in as an admin of the page. If you only have editor or moderator access, you will not be able to change the page name — only admins can do this. Ask the page owner to give you admin rights if you need to make this change.

Another common issue is hitting the 28-day limit. Facebook will show a message if you have changed the name recently and must wait before changing it again. The timer resets 28 days from your last change, not from the beginning of the month.

If the Page Name field is missing or grayed out, your page may not meet Facebook's requirements, or there may be a temporary issue with your account. Try logging out and back in, or try again from a different browser. If the problem continues, you can report it through Facebook's Help Center.

Naming rules and restrictions

Facebook has specific rules about what you can name your page. Your page name cannot be misleading — for example, you cannot claim to be an official account for a business or person if you are not. It cannot contain excessive numbers, symbols, or characters that look like spam. Names like "CLICK HERE NOW!!!" or "Get information programs 2024" will be rejected.

Your page name should match the purpose of the page. If your page is for a local bakery, the name should reflect that. If it is a fan page or community group, you can use a more creative name, but it should still be clear what the page is about.

If Facebook rejects your page name, you will see an error message explaining why. Read the message carefully — it usually tells you exactly what rule you broke. Common rejections happen when names include too many numbers, look like spam, or claim false authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my page name more than once a month?

No. Facebook limits page name changes to once every 28 days. This applies to all pages, regardless of size or purpose. If you need to change it again, you must wait until 28 days have passed since your last change. The timer starts from the date of your last change, not from the first of the month.

Will my followers see the name change notification?

Your followers will see the new name when they visit your page, but Facebook does not send a notification about the name change. If you want to tell your followers about the change, you can post about it on your page or mention it in your next post.

What if someone else changed my page name without permission?

Check who has admin access to your page by going to Settings and looking at the Admin Roles section. If you see someone you do not recognize, remove them when ready by clicking the X next to their name. If you think your page was hacked, change your Facebook password and review your login activity in your account settings.

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

Facebook allows some special characters, but not all. Emojis are generally not allowed in page names. Stick to letters, numbers, and basic punctuation like hyphens or apostrophes. If you try to use a character Facebook does not allow, you will see an error message when you try to save.

Does changing my page name affect my custom URL?

No. Your custom URL stays the same even if you change your page name. If you want your URL to match your new page name, you will need to change it separately in the Page Info section. Remember that you can only change your custom URL once every 28 days.

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