Change your Facebook page name from the Settings menu

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 the 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 period ends before changing it again. This limit prevents pages from switching names repeatedly to confuse followers or evade restrictions.

If you cannot find the Edit Page Info option, make sure you are logged in as the page owner or as an admin with full page control. Pages managed by multiple people sometimes restrict name changes to the original creator.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your page, click Settings, then Edit Page Info to find the Page Name field where you type your new name.
  • Facebook enforces a 60-day waiting period between name changes, so plan ahead if you need to rebrand.
  • Only page owners and admins with full permissions can change the page name; other roles cannot access this setting.
  • The new name appears when ready on your page but may take a few minutes to update in search results and followers' feeds.
  • Changing your page name does not change your page URL unless you manually update it in the Page Info settings.

What happens to your page URL when you change the name

Your page URL (the web address people use to find you) does not change automatically when you change your page name. If your page URL is facebook.com/myoldpagename, it stays that way even after you rename the page to something new.

To change your URL to match your new page name, go to Settings, then Page Info, and look for the Page Address field. Click Edit next to it and type the new address. Facebook will check whether that address is available; if someone else has claimed it, you cannot use it. You can only change your page URL once every 60 days, the same as the page name itself.

Reasons to change your page name and timing

Businesses rebrand their page names when they change their actual business name, merge with another company, or shift their focus. A local restaurant might change from "Joe's Diner" to "Joe's Diner and Bar" after expanding their menu. A freelancer might change from a personal name to a business name once they incorporate.

If you are planning a rebrand, change your page name and URL at the same time so followers see a consistent name everywhere. Tell your followers about the change in a post a few days before you make it, so they know to look for the new name. After you change it, update your website, email signature, and other places where you link to your page.

What you cannot change about your page

Facebook does not let you change your page category (Business, Creator, Community, etc.) after you create the page. If you set up a page as a Local Business but now want it to be a Creator page, you have to create a new page and rebuild your followers. This is why choosing the right category at the start matters.

You also cannot change your page username (the part after facebook.com/) more than once every 60 days. If you have never set a custom username, you can create one in Page Info under Page Address. Once you do, the 60-day waiting period begins.

Troubleshooting: why you might not see the name change option

If the Edit Page Info option is grayed out or missing, check whether you have admin access. Only page owners and admins with the Edit Page permission can change the page name. If you are an editor or moderator, you cannot make this change.

If you are the owner but still cannot find the option, try logging out and back in, or try a different web browser. Sometimes Facebook's interface glitches and a fresh login fixes it. If the problem persists, try accessing your page settings on a computer rather than a phone, since the mobile app sometimes hides advanced settings.

If you see a message saying you changed your name too recently, you have hit the 60-day limit. Write down the date you made the last change, count forward 60 days, and try again after that date passes.

How to change your page name on mobile

On the Facebook app for iPhone or Android, open your page and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right. Tap Settings & Privacy, then Settings. Scroll down and tap Page Info, then tap Page Name. Type your new name and tap Save.

The mobile process is the same as on a computer, but the menu layout is different because of how the app organizes settings. If you find the mobile interface confusing, you can always use a web browser on your phone to access the full Settings page instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my page name if I have not verified my page?

Yes. Page verification (the blue checkmark) is separate from your page name. You can change your name whether your page is verified or not. If you change your name, your verification status stays the same.

What if someone else took the page name I want?

If another page already uses the name you want, you cannot use it. Facebook does not let two pages have the exact same name. You can choose a similar name with a number, location, or descriptor added (like "Joe's Diner Boston" instead of "Joe's Diner"), or you can wait to see if the other page becomes inactive and Facebook removes it.

Does changing my page name affect my followers or posts?

No. Your followers stay on your page, and all your old posts remain visible. The name change is cosmetic — it does not alter your page history, content, or audience. Followers will see the new name the next time they visit your page.

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

Yes, but only if 60 days have passed since your last change. If you changed your name yesterday and want to revert it, you have to wait 60 days. After that period ends, you can change it back to the original name or to any other name you choose.

What is the character limit for a Facebook page name?

Facebook allows up to 255 characters in a page name, though most pages use far fewer. You can use letters, numbers, spaces, and most punctuation marks. Avoid excessive symbols or numbers that make your page name hard to read or remember.