The quickest way to rename your Facebook page

To change your Facebook page name, go to your page, click the three dots in the top right corner, select Edit Page Info, find the Page Name field, type the new name, and click Save Changes. The new name takes effect when ready, though it may take a few minutes to show everywhere Facebook displays it.

You can change your page name as often as you want, with one exception: if you recently changed it, Facebook may require you to wait a short period before changing it again. There is no official waiting period published by Facebook, but users often report being able to change it again within hours or a day.

Key Takeaways

  • Access the page name field through the three-dot menu and Edit Page Info, not through your personal account settings.
  • The new name appears when ready on your page, though it may take a few minutes to update across all Facebook surfaces like search results.
  • You can rename a page multiple times, but Facebook may block rapid successive changes to prevent abuse.
  • Changing your page name does not change your page URL unless you manually update it through the Page Address field in the same menu.

Where to find the page name field

The page name field lives in Edit Page Info, not in your page settings. Open your Facebook page, then look for the three horizontal dots (the menu icon) in the top right corner of your page header. Click it and select Edit Page Info from the dropdown menu.

You will see a panel open on the left side of your screen. Scroll down until you find the Page Name field. This is where you type the new name. Type exactly what you want the page to be called, then scroll down and click the blue Save Changes button at the bottom of the panel.

What happens to your page URL when you rename

Your page's web address (URL) does not change automatically when you rename the page. If your page address was facebook.com/myoldname, it stays that way even after you change the page name to something new. The page name and the page address are two separate things.

If you want to change the page address to match the new name, you can do that in the same Edit Page Info panel. Look for the Page Address field. You can change this once per 5 days. Keep in mind that changing the page address will break any old links people saved or shared, so only do this if you are certain the new address is what you want long-term.

Restrictions and timing on page name changes

Facebook does not publish an official rule about how often you can change your page name, but the platform does prevent rapid changes to stop people from using name changes to spam or impersonate others. If you just changed your page name and try to change it again when ready, you may see a message saying you have to wait before making another change.

The waiting period is not fixed—it varies, but most users report being able to change the name again within a few hours to a day. If you see a restriction message, try again the next day. There is no way to bypass this, and contacting Facebook support will not speed it up.

Why your new page name might not show up everywhere right away

After you save the new name, it appears on your page almost when ready. However, Facebook's search results, your followers' feeds, and other parts of the platform may take a few minutes to catch up. This is normal and not a sign something went wrong.

If the old name is still showing in search results or on other people's screens after an hour, try refreshing your browser or clearing your cache. If it still has not updated after 24 hours, log out and log back in. In rare cases, Facebook's systems take longer to sync, but the name change itself is complete on your end.

Renaming a page you do not admin anymore

If you are not the page admin, you cannot change the page name. Only people with the Admin role can access Edit Page Info. If you manage the page but do not have admin access, ask the page owner to give you admin rights first, then follow the steps above.

If the page owner is no longer active and you need to take over the page, you can request admin access through Facebook's Page Roles settings, but Facebook will only grant it if you can prove you have authority to manage the page. This usually requires documentation and can take several days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my page name affect my followers or messages?

No. Your followers stay subscribed, your message history remains intact, and people who have messaged you can still find the conversation. The only thing that changes is the name people see when they visit your page or search for it.

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

Yes. There is no limit on how many times you can change the name, though Facebook may enforce a waiting period between rapid changes. You can rename it back to the original name whenever you want, as long as no one else has claimed that name in the meantime.

What if Facebook says my new page name violates their rules?

Facebook blocks page names that include impersonation, hate speech, or spam keywords. If you see an error message, try a different name that does not include those elements. If you believe the rejection is a mistake, you can appeal through Facebook's support center, though responses can take several days.

Does the page name change show up in my followers' notifications?

No. Facebook does not send a notification when you rename a page. Your followers will see the new name the next time they visit your page or see a post from you in their feed, but they are not alerted that the change happened.