Yes, you can change a Facebook page name, and it takes about two minutes

You can change the name of a Facebook page you manage from your page's settings menu. Facebook lets you change it as many times as you want, though there is a waiting period between changes — usually 14 days. The process works the same whether you manage a business page, community page, or any other type of page.

The name change happens when ready once you save it, and your followers see the new name right away. The page URL may or may not change depending on whether you have a custom URL set up. If you do have a custom URL, changing the page name does not affect it — your custom URL stays the same.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to your page, click Settings in the top menu, then select Edit Page Info to find the name field.
  • You must be an admin or editor of the page to change its name — regular members cannot do this.
  • Facebook enforces a 14-day waiting period between name changes, so you cannot change it again when ready after.
  • The page URL does not change when you rename the page unless you manually update your custom URL separately.
  • If Facebook rejects your new name, it is usually because the name violates their policies on impersonation, spam, or misleading titles.

Step-by-step: changing your page name

Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings button in the top menu bar — it is usually near the Follow button on the right side. Click Settings, then select Edit Page Info from the left sidebar. Scroll down until you see the Page Name field.

Click in the Page Name field and delete the current name. Type your new name exactly as you want it to appear. Facebook shows you a preview of how it will look. When you are satisfied, click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the form. The new name takes effect when ready.

If you do not see a Save Changes button, scroll down to make sure you have reached the bottom of the form. On mobile, the button may be below the keyboard — close the keyboard first if it is covering the button.

When Facebook blocks a name change

Facebook may reject your new name if it violates their Page Names policy. The most common reasons are impersonation (using a name that looks like you are a famous person or organization you do not represent), spam (using symbols, numbers, or repeated characters in a way that looks like spam), or misleading titles (claiming to be something you are not).

If your name is rejected, Facebook shows you a message explaining why. Read it carefully — it usually tells you exactly what part of the policy you violated. You can then try a different name that does not trigger the same issue. For example, if you tried "Official Nike Store" and do not actually work for Nike, try something like "Nike Fan Community" instead.

If you believe Facebook made a mistake and your name does not violate the policy, you can appeal the decision through the same Settings menu. Click the option to request a review, and Facebook will look at it again.

The 14-day waiting period between changes

After you change your page name, you cannot change it again for 14 days. This rule applies even if you change it back to the original name. The timer starts the moment you save the new name, not when Facebook approves it.

If you need to change the name again before 14 days have passed, Facebook will show you a message saying you have to wait. The message tells you the exact date when you can change it next. There is no way to speed this up or request an exception.

How page names and URLs work together

Your Facebook page has two separate things: the page name (what people see) and the page URL (the web address). When you change the page name, the URL does not automatically change unless you set up a custom URL.

If you have a custom URL like facebook.com/myshop, changing the page name does not affect it — the URL stays the same. If you do not have a custom URL, Facebook generates one based on your page name, and it may change when you rename the page. You can set up a custom URL in Settings under Page Info if you want a permanent web address that does not change.

Who can change a page name

Only page admins and editors can change the page name. If you are a moderator or analyst on the page, you do not have permission to do this. Ask someone with admin or editor access to make the change, or request that they promote you to editor level.

To check your role on a page, go to Settings and look for the People and Roles section. It shows your current role and lists all the other people who manage the page. If you need to change roles, an admin can do that from the same menu.

Changing a page name on mobile

The process is the same on the Facebook mobile app as it is on a computer. Open your page, tap the three-line menu button (hamburger menu) at the bottom right, scroll down and tap Settings, then tap Edit Page Info. Find the Page Name field and make your change the same way you would on a computer.

On mobile, make sure you scroll all the way to the bottom of the form before looking for the Save button. The keyboard may cover it — tap outside the text field or press the back arrow to close the keyboard and see the Save Changes button.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my followers see the name change right away?

Yes. The new name appears on your page when ready after you save it. All your followers will see the updated name the next time they visit your page or see it in their feed. They do not need to do anything on their end.

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

Yes, but you have to wait 14 days after the first change. If you changed your page name and want to change it back, you cannot do so until the 14-day waiting period is over. Then you can change it to the old name just like any other name change.

What happens to my page URL when I change the name?

If you have a custom URL (like facebook.com/myshop), it does not change. If you do not have a custom URL, Facebook may generate a new one based on your new page name. You can set up a custom URL in Settings to keep your web address permanent.

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, spaces, and common punctuation like hyphens and apostrophes. If you try to use characters Facebook does not allow, it will reject the name and show you an error message.

What if I forgot my admin password and cannot access Settings?

You will need to recover your Facebook account first. Go to facebook.com and click Forgot Password on the login screen. Follow the steps to reset your password using your email or phone number. Once you are back in your account, you can change the page name from Settings.