Change Your Facebook Group Name From the Group Settings
To change a Facebook group name, open the group, click the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner, select Edit Group Settings, find the name field at the top, type your new name, and click Save Changes. The entire process takes less than a minute on desktop or mobile.
Facebook stores your group name in the settings panel, not scattered across different menus. Once you save, the new name appears when ready to all members. You do not need to notify members separately — they will see the change the next time they visit the group or check their notifications.
You must be the group admin or have editing permissions to change the name. If you are a regular member, you will not see the Edit Group Settings option. Ask the group admin to make the change, or request admin status if you created the group and lost access.
Key Takeaways
- Click the three-dot menu in the top right of your group page and select Edit Group Settings to access the name field.
- The name change takes effect when ready for all members without requiring separate notifications.
- Only group admins and members with editing permissions can change the group name.
- Facebook allows group names up to 80 characters, including spaces and punctuation.
- If you change your mind, you can change the name again using the same steps at any time.
Finding the Edit Group Settings Option on Desktop
On a computer, navigate to your Facebook group page. Look for the three-dot menu icon (also called the "more" menu) in the top right corner of the group header, next to the search bar. Click it to open a dropdown menu with several options.
Scroll down in that dropdown until you see Edit Group Settings. Click it. A new page will load showing all the settings you can change for the group, including the name field at the very top. Type your new name directly into that field, then scroll down and click the blue Save Changes button at the bottom of the page.
Changing the Name on Mobile (iPhone or Android)
On a phone, open the Facebook app and navigate to your group. Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner of the group header. A menu will appear with several options.
Tap Edit Group Settings from that menu. The settings page will open. The name field appears at the top. Tap it, delete the old name, type the new one, then scroll down and tap Save Changes. The keyboard will close and your change will save.
What Happens to Your Old Group Name
When you change your group name, Facebook does not keep the old name active or redirect members who search for it. If someone bookmarked the group under the old name, their bookmark will still work — it will straightforward show the new name. The group's URL and ID number stay the same, so any links to the group continue to work.
Members will see the name change in their group list and in notifications. If the group is public, search results will update to show the new name within a few hours. There is no way to revert to a previous name automatically, so if you change your mind, you will need to type the old name back in manually.
Rules and Limits for Group Names
Facebook allows up to 80 characters in a group name, including spaces and punctuation. You can use letters, numbers, emojis, and special characters. The name cannot be blank — you must have at least one character.
Facebook does not allow group names that impersonate other groups, contain hate speech, or violate community standards. If you try to save a name that breaks these rules, Facebook will reject it and show an error message. Try a different name and save again.
There is no limit on how many times you can change your group name. You can change it as often as you want, though changing it very frequently may confuse members about which group they are in.
Troubleshooting: Why the Save Button Is Not Working
If you click Save Changes and nothing happens, check that you have typed a new name that is different from the current one. Facebook will not save if the name is identical to what it already is. Also make sure you are not using a name that violates Facebook's community standards — names with hate speech, impersonation, or spam will be rejected with an error message.
If you are on mobile and the page seems frozen, try closing the Facebook app completely and reopening it. Sometimes the app needs to refresh. On desktop, try a different browser or clear your browser cache. If the problem persists, log out and log back in, then try again.
If you see a message saying you do not have permission to edit the group, you are not an admin. Only admins can change the group name. Contact the group creator or another admin and ask them to make the change for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my group name if I am not the creator?
Only if you have admin or editing permissions. Ask the group creator or another admin to give you those permissions, or ask them to change the name for you. Admins can grant permissions through the Members section of Edit Group Settings.
Will members get a notification when I change the group name?
Members will see the new name the next time they visit the group or check their group list. Facebook does not send a separate notification about the name change, but active members usually notice within a day or two.
What if someone already has a group with the name I want?
Facebook allows multiple groups to have the same name. You can use any name you want, even if another group uses it. The groups are distinguished by their ID number and member list, not by unique names.
Can I use special characters or emojis in my group name?
Yes. You can use letters, numbers, spaces, punctuation, and emojis in your group name as long as the total is 80 characters or fewer. Type or paste them directly into the name field the same way you would in any other Facebook post.
How long does it take for the new name to show up everywhere?
The name change appears when ready in your group and in members' group lists. If your group is public and appears in search results, Facebook may take a few hours to update those results to show the new name.