The quickest way to rename your Facebook group

To change a Facebook group name, open the group, tap or click the group name at the top, select Edit Group Settings, find the name field, type the new name, and save. The whole process takes about one minute. You need to be the group admin or have the permission to edit group settings — regular members cannot rename the group.

Facebook allows you to change your group name as many times as you want, though changing it too often may confuse your members. There is no waiting period between name changes, and the new name appears when ready to everyone in the group. The change is permanent until you decide to rename it again.

Key Takeaways

  • Only group admins or members with edit permissions can change the group name — regular members cannot.
  • The name change takes effect when ready and appears to all group members right away.
  • You can change the group name from either the mobile app or the desktop website.
  • Facebook does not limit how many times you can rename a group, but frequent changes may confuse your members.
  • The group's web address and old links remain unchanged even after you rename the group.

Steps to change the name on desktop

On a computer, go to your Facebook group and look at the top of the page where the group name appears. Click directly on the group name — this opens a dropdown menu with several options. Select Edit Group Settings from that menu.

Once you are in the settings page, scroll to find the Group Name field. Delete the current name and type the new one. After you have entered the new name, scroll down and click the Save button. The name updates when ready, and all members see the change right away.

Steps to change the name on mobile

On the Facebook mobile app, open your group and tap the group name at the very top of the screen. This brings up a menu with options. Tap Edit Group Settings.

Scroll down to the Group Name field, clear the old name, and type the new one. Tap Save at the bottom of the screen. The change takes effect when ready and shows up for all members within seconds.

What happens when you change the group name

The new name appears when ready in the group header, in member notifications, and in search results. Members do not receive a separate notification that the name has changed — they straightforward see the new name the next time they visit the group. If the group is public, the new name also appears in Facebook's search results within a few minutes.

The group's URL (web address) does not change when you rename the group. If members have bookmarked the old URL or shared a link to the group, those links still work and take them to the group under its new name. This means you do not have to worry about breaking existing links when you rename.

Reasons to rename a group and when to tell members

Groups are often renamed when their purpose shifts, when they merge with another group, or when the original name no longer fits. If you are making a significant change to what the group is about, it is a good idea to post an announcement in the group explaining why the name changed. This prevents confusion and helps members understand the group's new direction.

If you are renaming a group that has been around for a while and has many members, consider posting a pinned message at the top of the group explaining the change. This way, members who log in over the next few days will see the explanation and understand what happened. A clear explanation takes only a few sentences but prevents misunderstandings.

If you cannot find the edit settings option

If the Edit Group Settings option does not appear when you click the group name, you may not have admin rights. Only the group creator and members with admin or moderator permissions can change the group name. If you think you should have this permission, ask the group creator or another admin to grant you the right to edit group settings.

On mobile, if the menu does not appear, make sure you are tapping the group name itself at the very top of the screen, not somewhere else on the page. On desktop, click the group name in the header — not the group description or other text below it. If you still cannot see the option after checking these details, you likely do not have the necessary permissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. There is no limit on how many times you can rename a group. You can change it back to the original name or to any other name you choose at any time.

Do members get notified when I change the group name?

No, members do not receive a notification. They see the new name the next time they visit the group. If you want them to know about the change, post an announcement in the group.

Will the group URL change if I rename it?

No. The group's web address stays the same even after you rename it. Old links and bookmarks continue to work and take people to the group under its new name.

What if someone else in the group wants to change the name?

Only admins and members with edit permissions can change the group name. If a regular member wants to suggest a new name, they can message an admin or post in the group asking for the change.

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

The name change appears when ready within the group itself. If the group is public and searchable, the new name shows up in Facebook search results within a few minutes.