You can change your Facebook page name directly from your page settings, and the process takes about two minutes

Facebook lets you rename your business page, community page, or personal brand page from the settings menu. The steps are the same whether you manage one page or several. You do not need to contact Facebook support or wait for approval — the change takes effect right away in most cases.

The one limit: you can change your page name once every 60 days. If you changed it recently, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again. This cooldown applies to each page separately, so if you manage multiple pages, you can change a different page's name while waiting out the cooldown on another.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your Facebook page, click the Settings button, and select "Edit Page Info" to find the name field.
  • You can change your page name once every 60 days, and the change takes effect when ready.
  • Your page URL may not update right away, but the name itself will appear correctly everywhere on Facebook within minutes.
  • If you see an error message, check that your new name does not repeat the same word too many times or use only numbers.

Step-by-step: changing your page name from a computer

Start by going to your Facebook page (not your personal profile). Look for the Settings button near the top right of your page header — it looks like a gear icon or says "Settings" in text, depending on your account setup.

Click Settings, then select Edit Page Info from the left menu. You will see a section labeled "Page Name" with your current name in a text field. Click inside that field, delete the old name, and type your new one. Facebook will show you suggestions as you type, but you do not have to use them.

Once you have typed the new name, scroll down and click the Save Changes button. The page will refresh, and your new name will appear at the top of your page. The change shows up in search results and on other people's feeds within a few minutes.

Changing your page name from a phone or tablet

Open the Facebook app and navigate to your page. Tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) at the bottom right of your screen, then tap your page name to go to your page if you are not already there.

Tap the three dots or lines icon at the top of your page, then scroll down and tap Settings. Look for Page Info or Edit Page Info — the exact wording varies by phone type. Tap the name field, clear it, and type your new page name.

Tap Save or Done at the bottom of the screen. Your new name will appear on your page within a few minutes.

What happens to your page URL when you change the name

Your page URL (the web address people use to find you) may or may not change when you rename your page. If your URL is custom — for example, facebook.com/yourrestaurant — it will not change automatically. You can update it yourself in Settings under "Page Info" if you want the URL to match your new name.

If your URL is the default Facebook-generated one (a string of numbers), it will stay the same even after you rename the page. This does not affect how people find you — they can search for your new name and your page will appear in results.

Common reasons Facebook will not let you change your page name

Facebook blocks name changes if your new name breaks a few rules. The most common issue is using the same word too many times — for example, "Pizza Pizza Pizza Place" will be rejected. Facebook also blocks names that are only numbers, names that look like they are trying to impersonate a public figure or brand, and names with excessive punctuation or symbols.

If you see an error message, try removing repeated words, adding a location or descriptor, or using fewer numbers. For example, instead of "Pizza 123 123 123", try "Pizza Place Downtown" or "123 Pizza Spot". Make sure your new name actually describes what your page is about — Facebook is more likely to accept names that are clear and straightforward.

What to do if you hit the 60-day waiting period

If you changed your page name recently and want to change it again, you will see a message in the Settings menu telling you exactly when you can make another change. The 60-day timer starts from the date of your last name change, not from when you tried to change it.

If you need to change your page name before the 60 days are up, you have no way around it — Facebook does not offer exceptions or expedited requests. Plan your page name carefully to avoid needing multiple changes in a short time.

How page name changes affect your followers and posts

Your followers will not be notified when you change your page name, but they will see the new name the next time they visit your page or see your posts in their feed. All your old posts, photos, and messages stay exactly where they are — changing your name does not delete or hide anything.

If people have bookmarked your page or saved a link to it, those links will still work and will take them to your page under the new name. Your page history and insights (the data about how many people visit your page) remain unchanged.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but you have to wait 60 days from your last name change. Once the waiting period is over, you can change it back to the old name or to something completely different. The 60-day rule applies to every change, regardless of whether you are renaming it for the first time or reverting to an old name.

What if my page name change is not showing up everywhere?

Facebook usually updates your page name across the platform within a few minutes, but sometimes it takes up to an hour for the change to appear in search results or on other people's feeds. If it has been more than an hour, try logging out and logging back in, or try viewing your page in a private or incognito browser window to see the updated name.

Can I have spaces or special characters in my page name?

You can use spaces, hyphens, and apostrophes in your page name. Avoid excessive punctuation or symbols — Facebook will reject names with too many special characters or names that look like they are trying to game the system. Stick to letters, numbers, spaces, and basic punctuation.

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

No. Your ads, promotions, and any paid content will continue to run under your new page name. The change is purely cosmetic and does not affect any active campaigns or your ad account settings.

What if someone else has already taken the name I want?

Facebook does not reserve page names the way it reserves usernames. Two pages can have the same name as long as they are different pages. If you see an error when you try to use a name, it is because the name violates Facebook's naming rules, not because someone else owns it.