The fastest way to rename your Facebook page

To change your Facebook page name, go to your page, click the Settings icon in the top right, select Page info from the left menu, find the Page name field, type the new name, and click Save changes. The change takes effect when ready, though it may take a few minutes to appear everywhere Facebook displays your page.

You can change your page name as often as you want, but Facebook limits how frequently you can change the web address (the URL that appears in your page link). If you changed the URL recently, you may need to wait before changing it again — Facebook typically allows one URL change per seven days, though this can vary.

Key Takeaways

  • Page names can be changed when ready from Settings > Page info, and the change shows up within minutes across Facebook.
  • Your page URL (the web address) has separate rules and may require a waiting period between changes.
  • If you do not see a Page name field in Settings, your account may not have permission to edit the page.
  • Changing your page name does not affect your followers, posts, or page history — everything stays attached to the same page.

Step-by-step: changing your page name

Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings icon — it looks like a gear or three horizontal lines, usually in the top right corner near your profile picture. Click it and a menu will drop down.

From that menu, select Page info (sometimes labeled Settings depending on your device). On the left side of the screen, you will see a list of options. Look for Page name in that list and click it.

A text field will appear with your current page name highlighted. Delete the old name and type the new one. When you are done, click the Save changes button. Facebook will confirm the change, and your new page name will be live 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 your page — is separate from your page name. When you change your page name, your URL does not change automatically. For example, if your page is called "Sarah's Bakery" and the URL is facebook.com/sarahsbakery123, changing the page name to "Sarah's Cakes" will not change the URL to facebook.com/sarahscakes.

To change your URL, go back to Page info and look for the Page address or Username field. You can edit this separately, but Facebook enforces a waiting period — usually seven days between changes. If you recently changed your URL, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again.

Why you might not see the Page name option

If you cannot find the Page name field in Settings, the most common reason is that you do not have admin or editor permission on the page. Only people with those roles can change page details. If you are the page owner, check that you are logged into the correct account.

Another reason is that your page may be very new. Facebook sometimes locks down page settings for the first few hours after creation. Wait a few hours and try again. If the option still does not appear, you may need to contact Facebook through their Help Center — though response times can be slow.

What does not change when you rename your page

Your followers stay on the page. Your posts, photos, and videos remain exactly where they are. Your page history and insights do not reset. The page ID — the number Facebook uses internally to track your page — stays the same. This means any external websites or apps connected to your page will continue working without interruption.

People who have already liked or followed your page will still see it in their feed and on their profile. They do not have to re-follow you or re-like the page. The only thing that changes is the name people see when they look at your page or search for it.

Changing your page name on mobile

On iPhone or Android, open the Facebook app and go to your page. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and tap Settings. Then tap Page info and look for Page name. The process is the same as on a computer — type the new name and tap Save.

Mobile sometimes takes longer to load the Settings menu, so if you do not see all the options right away, scroll down or wait a few seconds. If the page name field does not appear, try switching to the desktop version of Facebook through your mobile browser instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. There is no limit on how many times you can change your page name. You can change it back when ready if you want. The only restriction is on the page URL, which has a waiting period between changes.

Will my followers be notified when I change my page name?

No. Facebook does not send notifications to your followers when you rename your page. Some followers may notice the change if they visit your page, but there is no automatic alert.

What if Facebook says I cannot change my page name?

Facebook blocks page name changes if the name violates their policies — for example, if it contains impersonation, spam, or offensive content. If you see an error message, read it carefully. You may need to choose a different name that follows Facebook's community standards.

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

No. Any ads or promotions running on your page will continue to run. The ads are tied to your page ID, not your page name, so the change does not interrupt them.

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

Usually a few minutes. In rare cases, it can take up to an hour for the new name to appear in search results or on other people's devices. If it has been more than an hour and the old name still appears, try refreshing your browser or logging out and back in.