Change Your Facebook Page Name in Three Steps

To change the name on your Facebook Page, go to your Page, click Settings in the top menu, select General from the left sidebar, and click Edit next to "Page Name." Type the 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 limits how often you can change your Page name. If you changed it in the last 60 days, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again. This cooldown applies whether the change was made by you or another Page admin.

Key Takeaways

  • You must be a Page admin to change the Page name, and the change appears in your Page's Settings under General.
  • Facebook enforces a 60-day waiting period between name changes, so plan ahead if you need multiple changes.
  • The new name must follow Facebook's naming rules: no all-caps text, no excessive punctuation, and no misleading claims about official status.
  • If your Page name change is rejected, check the error message for the specific rule violated and reword the name accordingly.

What You Need Before You Start

You must have admin access to the Page. If you are not an admin, ask the Page owner or another admin to make the change. You cannot change a Page name if you do not have this permission level.

Have your new name ready and make sure it follows Facebook's naming rules. Facebook rejects names that are all capital letters, use excessive punctuation or symbols, claim official status you do not have (like "Official" or "Verified" when you are not), or mislead people about what the Page represents.

Step-by-Step: Accessing the Page Name Setting

Open your Facebook Page and look at the top menu bar. Click Settings — it is usually the last item on the right. On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) and scroll down to find Settings.

Once in Settings, look at the left sidebar. Click General. Scroll down until you see the Page Name field. Next to it, you will see an Edit button. Click that button to open the name editor.

A text box will appear with your current Page name highlighted. Delete the old name and type the new one. As you type, Facebook will show you a preview of how it will look. When you are satisfied, click the Save Changes button below the text box.

Understanding the 60-Day Waiting Period

After you change your Page name, Facebook locks the name field for 60 days. This means you cannot change it again until that period ends. The timer starts from the date of your last change, regardless of who made it.

If you try to change the name before 60 days have passed, you will see a message that says something like "You can change your Page name again on [date]." Write down that date if you need to plan a future change. There is no way to bypass this waiting period.

What Happens If Facebook Rejects Your Name

If you click Save and see an error message, Facebook has rejected the name for violating one of its rules. Read the error message carefully — it will tell you which rule was broken. Common rejections happen when names use all capital letters, include too many symbols or numbers, or claim official status.

To fix a rejected name, reword it to follow the rules. For example, if "BEST PIZZA IN TOWN" was rejected for all caps, try "Best Pizza in Town" instead. If "Official John's Bakery ✓✓✓" was rejected, remove the word "Official" and extra symbols. Then click Save again.

If you are unsure why your name was rejected, try a simpler version with fewer special characters and mixed capitalization. Facebook's rules are designed to keep Page names clear and prevent impersonation.

How the Change Appears to Your Audience

Your new Page name appears when ready in your Page header and in search results, though it may take a few minutes to update everywhere on Facebook. Your followers will see the new name the next time they visit your Page. Facebook does not send a notification to followers when you change a Page name.

The old name will no longer appear in search results or on your Page. If people have bookmarked your Page or saved a link to it, the link still works — it just shows the new name. Your Page URL (the web address) does not change when you rename the Page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but you must wait 60 days from your last change. If you changed the name and want to revert it, you can do so after the waiting period ends. Just follow the same steps and enter your original name.

What if someone else is an admin on my Page and changed the name without asking?

The 60-day cooldown applies to all admins, so you cannot when ready change it back. You can remove that admin's access to prevent future unauthorized changes, then wait until the 60 days are up to restore the original name. Go to Settings, click Roles, and remove the admin.

Does changing my Page name affect my followers or my Page history?

No. Your followers stay on your Page, and all your posts and history remain intact. The name change is purely cosmetic — it does not reset anything or remove any content.

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

Facebook allows some punctuation, but not excessive amounts. Emojis are generally not allowed in Page names. Stick to letters, numbers, and basic punctuation like hyphens or apostrophes. If your name is rejected, remove special characters and try again.

What if my Page name is a business name that changed?

Follow the same steps to update it. If your business legally changed its name, use the new legal name on your Page. Make sure the name matches what appears on your business registration or official documents, especially if you later want to verify the Page.