Change your Facebook page name from the Settings menu

To change your Facebook page name, open your page, click Settings in the top right, then select Edit Page Info from the left menu. 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 Facebook displays your page.

You can change your page name as often as you want, with one exception: if you changed it in the last 60 days, you will need to wait until that 60-day window closes before changing it again. This limit exists to prevent spam and impersonation, and Facebook enforces it strictly—there is no way around it.

Your page's web address (called the username or vanity URL) does not change when you rename the page. If you want to change that too, it lives in a separate setting and follows different rules, which are covered in a later section.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your page, go to Settings, click Edit Page Info, change the Page Name field, and save—the process takes under one minute.
  • Facebook enforces a 60-day waiting period between name changes, so plan ahead if you need to rename your page multiple times.
  • Changing your page name does not change your page's web address; those are two separate settings.
  • Your followers and messages stay with your page after a name change, and old posts remain visible under the new name.
  • If your page is verified (has a blue badge), the name change goes through when ready without needing Facebook's approval again.

Step-by-step walkthrough for desktop

Start by going to your Facebook page in a web browser. At the top right of your page, you will see a menu icon (three horizontal lines) or a settings gear icon, depending on your browser and account setup. Click it and look for Settings—it is usually near the bottom of the dropdown menu.

Once you are in Settings, look at the left sidebar. You will see several categories: General, Messaging, Templates, and others. Click Edit Page Info. This opens a panel on the right side of the screen. At the very top of this panel is the Page Name field. Click inside it, delete the current name, type your new name, and then click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the panel. Wait for the confirmation message to appear—it usually says "Changes saved" in green text.

If you do not see Edit Page Info in the left menu, scroll down—it may be below the fold. If it still does not appear, make sure you are logged in as the page owner or as an admin with full editing rights. Regular moderators cannot change the page name.

How to change your page name on mobile

Open the Facebook app and navigate to your page by tapping the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, then tapping your page name. Once you are on your page, tap the three dots (more options) in the top right corner and select Settings.

Scroll down and tap Edit Page Info. The Page Name field will appear at the top. Tap it, clear the current text, type your new name, and tap Save. The app will show a confirmation message when the change is complete. On mobile, the process is identical to desktop—only the button locations differ slightly.

What happens to your page after you change the name

Your followers, messages, and all previous posts stay exactly where they are. The page history does not reset, and no one loses access to your page. When people visit your page or search for it by the old name, Facebook's search will still find it under the new name, though the old name will not appear in search results after a few days.

If your page has a blue verification badge (verified page), the name change takes effect right away without needing Facebook to re-review your page. If your page is not verified, the name change also happens when ready—verification status does not affect the renaming process.

Any links people shared to your page before the name change will still work and will still point to your page, even though the name has changed. The page's underlying ID number never changes, so all the technical connections remain intact.

Changing your page's web address (username) separately

Your page has two names: the display name (what people see) and the username (the web address). When you change the display name, the username stays the same. If you want to change the username too, go to Settings, click Edit Page Info, scroll down to the Username field, and type a new one.

Usernames have stricter rules than display names. Your username must be at least five characters long, can only contain letters, numbers, periods, and underscores, and cannot contain spaces. Once you set a username, you can change it, but Facebook limits you to one change per 60 days, just like the display name. If you have never set a username before, you get one free change; after that, the 60-day rule applies.

Choose your username carefully, because it becomes part of your page's permanent web address. For example, if your username is "bakery-shop", your page address becomes facebook.com/bakery-shop. People can visit your page by typing that address directly into their browser.

Common mistakes and how to avoid them

The most common mistake is trying to change your page name twice within 60 days. If you see an error message saying you cannot change your name right now, check when you last changed it. Count forward 60 days from that date—you will be able to change it again after that date passes. There is no override or exception process.

Another frequent issue is confusing the page name with the username. If you change the page name but the web address does not change, that is normal—they are separate. If you want the web address to change too, you must edit the Username field separately.

Some people accidentally change the name to something that violates Facebook's naming rules, such as using only numbers, using excessive symbols, or impersonating a public figure or brand. If your name change is rejected, Facebook will show an error message explaining why. Stick to a clear, descriptive name that represents your business or purpose.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but only if 60 days have passed since your last name change. If you changed your page name and want to revert it, you will need to wait until the 60-day window closes. After that, you can change it back to the original name or to any other name you choose.

What if Facebook rejects my new page name?

Facebook rejects names that impersonate real people or brands, use only numbers, contain excessive symbols, or violate community standards. If your name is rejected, try a variation—add a descriptor like "Official" or your location. For example, instead of "Nike", try "Nike Running Club" or "Nike Boston".

Do my followers see a notification when I change my page name?

No, followers do not receive a notification about the name change. However, they will see the new name the next time they visit your page or see your posts in their feed. If the name change is significant, consider posting an announcement so followers know it is still you.

Can I change my page name if I am not the owner?

Only the page owner and admins with full editing rights can change the page name. If you are a moderator or editor, you will not see the Edit Page Info option in Settings. Ask the page owner or a full admin to make the change for you.

How long does it take for the new name to show up everywhere on Facebook?

The name change takes effect when ready in your Settings, but it may take a few minutes to appear in search results, on your page header, and in other people's feeds. In rare cases, it can take up to 24 hours for the change to appear everywhere, but usually it is much faster.