The quickest way to rename your Facebook page

You can change your Facebook page name directly from the page settings menu. Open your page, click the Settings button in the top right, select "Edit Page Info" from the left menu, find the "Page Name" field, type the new name, and click Save. The change takes effect when ready, though it may take a few minutes to show everywhere Facebook displays your page name.

Facebook allows you to change your page name once every 60 days. If you changed it recently and want to change it again, you will need to wait until the 60-day window has passed. There is no way to speed up this waiting period.

Key Takeaways

  • Page name changes happen through Settings > Edit Page Info > Page Name, and take effect right away.
  • You can change your page name once every 60 days, and Facebook enforces this limit strictly.
  • Your page URL (the web address) does not change when you rename the page, so existing links still work.
  • If your page has fewer than 25 followers, you cannot customize your URL, so the change is purely cosmetic until you reach that threshold.
  • Changing your page name does not affect your personal Facebook account name or any other pages you manage.

Where to find the page name setting

Start by opening your Facebook page in a web browser or the Facebook app. At the top of your page, you will see a button labeled "Settings" — on mobile, this appears as three horizontal lines (the menu icon) in the top right corner. Tap or click it.

Once Settings opens, look for "Edit Page Info" in the left sidebar menu. Click it. You will see a form with several fields, including "Page Name" near the top. This is the field you edit to change what your page is called.

Entering your new page name and saving the change

Click inside the "Page Name" field and delete the current name. Type your new page name — Facebook allows up to 255 characters, though shorter names are easier for people to remember and search for. You do not need to include special characters or numbers, but you can if they fit your brand.

Once you have typed the new name, scroll down and click the blue "Save" button at the bottom of the form. Facebook will confirm the change. Your new page name appears when ready on your page and in search results, though it may take a few minutes to update everywhere across Facebook's servers.

Understanding the 60-day change limit

Facebook enforces a 60-day waiting period between page name changes. This means if you changed your page name on January 15, you cannot change it again until March 16. The timer starts from the date of your last change, not from when you first created the page.

If you try to change your page name before 60 days have passed, Facebook will show you an error message telling you when you can change it next. There is no exception to this rule — even page administrators cannot override it. If you made a mistake with your last name change, you will have to wait out the full 60 days.

What stays the same when you rename your page

Your page's URL — the web address people use to visit your page — does not change when you rename it. If your page URL is facebook.com/mycompanypage, it stays that way even if you change the page name to something completely different. This is helpful because any links people have shared or bookmarked will still work.

Your page ID, follower count, posts, and all other page content remain exactly as they were. Renaming a page does not reset anything or require you to rebuild your audience. People who follow your page will continue to see your posts in their feed, and the page's history stays intact.

Customizing your page URL if you have enough followers

If your page has at least 25 followers, you can customize your page URL to match your new name. Go back to Settings > Edit Page Info and look for "Username" in the form. Click "Create Username" and type the custom web address you want — it must be between 5 and 50 characters and can include letters, numbers, periods, and underscores.

Once you create a custom username, you cannot change it again. Choose carefully. Your custom URL then becomes facebook.com/yourchosenusernam, which is much easier to share than a long page ID number. If your page has fewer than 25 followers, this option will not appear until you reach that threshold.

Renaming a page you do not own but manage

If you manage a page but are not the owner, you may not have permission to change the page name. Page owners can restrict who can edit page information. Check whether you have the "Edit Page" permission by going to Settings > Roles and looking at your assigned role. Admins and Editors can usually change the page name, but Moderators and Analysts cannot.

If you do not have permission, contact the page owner and ask them to either change the name themselves or grant you the necessary permissions. The owner can do this in Settings > Roles by clicking your name and changing your role to Admin or Editor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will changing my page name affect my personal Facebook account?

No. Your personal account name and your page name are completely separate. Changing one does not touch the other. You can have a personal account named "John Smith" and manage a page named "Smith's Bakery" without any connection between them.

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

Yes, but only after 60 days have passed since your last change. If you renamed your page and want to revert to the old name, you will need to wait until the 60-day window closes, then follow the same steps to change it back.

What happens to my page if I change the name to something already taken?

Facebook will not let you use a name that is already taken by another page. If you try to save a name that belongs to someone else, you will see an error message. Choose a different name and try again.

Does changing my page name cost money?

No. Renaming your Facebook page is free. There are no fees or charges from Facebook for making this change.

How long does it take for the new page name to show up everywhere?

The change is usually visible on your page within seconds, but it can take a few minutes to update in search results, on other people's feeds, and in Facebook's recommendation systems. If you do not see the change right away, refresh your browser or close and reopen the Facebook app.