You can change your Facebook page name directly from the page settings, and Facebook lets you do it once every 14 days

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 your new name, and click Save Changes. The new name takes effect when ready, though it may take a few minutes to appear everywhere on Facebook.

Facebook enforces a 14-day waiting period between name changes. If you changed your page name recently, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again. This limit applies whether you are changing to a completely different name or just fixing a typo.

Your page URL (the web address) does not automatically change when you rename the page. If you want a custom URL that matches your new name, you can set that separately in the same Edit Page Info section, but only if your page meets Facebook's requirements: at least 25 followers and a profile picture.

Key Takeaways

  • Access your page name change through Settings > Edit Page Info, and the change takes effect when ready.
  • Facebook limits you to one name change every 14 days, even if you are correcting a spelling mistake.
  • Your page URL stays the same unless you manually update it to a custom URL in the same settings section.
  • Followers and people who have bookmarked your page will still find you after the name change.

Where to find the page name setting

Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings button in the top right corner of your cover photo area. Click it, then find Edit Page Info in the left menu. This menu appears only if you are the page owner or have admin access.

If you do not see Edit Page Info, you may not have the right permissions. Page roles are set in Settings > Page Roles. Only editors, moderators, and admins can change the page name. If you are the page owner, you have all permissions by default.

The 14-day rule and what it means

After you change your page name, Facebook locks the name field for 14 days. This applies even if you made a typo or changed your mind when ready. You cannot work around this by changing to a temporary name and then changing again—each change starts a new 14-day countdown.

The timer resets from the moment you save the change, not from when you started editing. If you change your page name on a Monday, you can change it again on Monday of the following week.

How your URL and custom web address work

Your page has two web addresses: a default URL that includes a long number (like facebook.com/pages/My-Page/123456789) and an optional custom URL (like facebook.com/mypage). Changing your page name does not change either one automatically.

If you want a custom URL that matches your new page name, go to Settings > Edit Page Info and scroll to the Page Address (URL) field. You can only set a custom URL if your page has at least 25 followers and a profile picture. Once you set a custom URL, you can change it once every 30 days.

What happens to your followers and bookmarks

When you change your page name, all your followers stay followers. People who have bookmarked your page, saved it to a list, or messaged it will still be able to find you. The change does not affect any of your page history, posts, or comments.

Your page will appear under the new name in search results within a few minutes. If someone has your old page name saved in their phone or notes, they can still search for it and find your page under the new name.

Restrictions on what you can name your page

Facebook does not let you use certain characters or formats in your page name. You cannot use excessive symbols, numbers in place of letters (like "F4c3b00k"), or misleading claims that you are an official account. If your page is for a business, organization, or public figure, Facebook may require you to include clarifying text like "(Official)" or the location.

If Facebook rejects your new name, you will see an error message explaining why. Common reasons include impersonation (using a famous person's name without authorization), spam-like formatting, or violating Facebook's community standards. Try a different name or contact Facebook support if you believe your name was rejected by mistake.

Changing a page name you share with others

If multiple people manage your page, any admin or editor can change the page name. There is no notification sent to other admins when the name changes, so you may want to tell them first if the change is significant. The change log in Settings > Page Activity will show who made the change and when.

If you are worried about someone else changing your page name without permission, review your page roles in Settings > Page Roles. Remove anyone who should not have editing access, or downgrade their role to moderator (which lets them manage comments but not page settings).

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I change my page name and then want to change it back?

You have to wait 14 days from your last change before you can change it again, even if you are changing back to the original name. If you made a mistake, you will need to wait out the 14-day period. Plan your page name carefully before you save the change.

Does changing my page name affect my Facebook ads or promotions?

No. Your ads will continue to run and target the same audience. The ads will display your new page name to people who see them. Any saved audiences or custom audiences linked to your page remain active.

Can I change my page name if I do not have a custom URL?

Yes. Your page name and your custom URL are separate. You can change your page name without having a custom URL, and you can have a custom URL without changing your page name. The 14-day rule applies only to the page name, not the URL.

Will my page name change show up in notifications to my followers?

No. Followers do not receive a notification when you change your page name. They will see the new name the next time they visit your page or see your posts in their feed.

What if Facebook says my new name violates community standards?

Facebook will show you a specific reason for the rejection. Common issues are impersonation, spam-like formatting, or hate speech. Read the reason, choose a different name, and try again. If you believe the rejection was wrong, you can appeal through the error message.