Change Your Facebook Page Link in Three Steps

You can change your Facebook page URL (the web address people use to find your page) through the page settings menu. The process takes about two minutes and requires you to have admin access to the page. Facebook lets you change your page URL once every 30 days, and you can only use a URL that is not already taken by another page or person.

The new URL you choose must be at least 5 characters long and can include letters, numbers, periods, and underscores. You cannot use spaces or special characters like hyphens or ampersands. Once you change it, the old URL will stop working when ready, so tell anyone who links to your page about the change.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to your page settings, click "Page Info," and find the URL field to see and change your current page link.
  • Your new URL must be at least 5 characters, cannot include spaces or most special characters, and must not already be in use.
  • Facebook allows you to change your page URL once every 30 days, so plan your new URL carefully before you make the change.
  • The old URL stops working as soon as you change it, so update any links on your website or social media profiles that point to your page.
  • You must be an admin of the page to change the URL; regular editors and moderators cannot make this change.

Step 1: Open Your Page Settings

Log into Facebook and go to the page you want to change. At the top of the page, look for the menu icon (three horizontal lines) or click the "Settings" button if you see it. On mobile, tap the three dots in the top right corner of your page header.

From the menu, select "Settings" or "Settings and Privacy" depending on your device. This opens the page settings dashboard where you can manage all aspects of your page, including the URL.

Step 2: Find and Edit the Page URL

In the Settings menu, click on "Page Info" in the left sidebar (on mobile, scroll down to find it). Look for the field labeled "Page Address" or "URL." This shows your current page link — it will look something like facebook.com/yourpagename.

Click the pencil icon or "Edit" button next to the URL field. A text box will appear where you can type your new page address. Delete the old name and type the new one you want to use.

Step 3: Save Your New URL

After you type your new URL, click "Save" or "Confirm." Facebook will check whether the URL is available. If someone else already uses that URL, Facebook will tell you it is not available and you will need to choose a different one.

If the URL is available, the change takes effect when ready. Your old URL will no longer work, and anyone visiting it will see an error or be redirected. Make a note of the date you made this change — you cannot change your page URL again for 30 days.

What Happens to Your Old URL

When you change your page URL, the old one becomes inactive and cannot be used by anyone, including you. If someone tries to visit your old page address, they will see a "Page Not Found" error or may be automatically redirected to your new URL, depending on how Facebook processes the change.

This is why it is important to update any links pointing to your page before or when ready after you change the URL. Check your website, email signature, other social media profiles, and anywhere else you have posted your page link. You should also tell your followers about the change so they know where to find you.

Rules for Choosing a New Page URL

Facebook has specific rules about what characters and words you can use in a page URL. Your new URL must be at least 5 characters long and can include uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, periods (.), and underscores (_). You cannot use spaces, hyphens (-), or special characters like @, #, $, or &.

The URL must also not already be in use by another page, person, or Facebook feature. If you try to use a URL that is taken, Facebook will show you an error message and suggest alternatives. You also cannot use certain reserved words that Facebook protects, such as "facebook," "help," or "settings."

If You Cannot Change Your URL

If you see a message that you cannot change your page URL, check whether you are an admin of the page. Only page admins can change the URL — editors, moderators, and other roles do not have this permission. Ask the page owner or another admin to make the change if you do not have admin access.

You may also be blocked from changing your URL if you changed it within the last 30 days. Facebook enforces a 30-day waiting period between URL changes to prevent abuse. If you recently changed your URL and need to change it again, you will have to wait until the 30-day period has passed. Check your page settings to see when you last made a change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my Facebook page URL more than once?

Yes, but only once every 30 days. After you change your URL, you must wait a full 30 days before you can change it again. Facebook enforces this rule to prevent people from constantly switching their page addresses.

What happens if I change my page URL and then change my mind?

You cannot undo a URL change, but you can change it again after 30 days have passed. If you want to go back to your old URL, you will need to wait until the 30-day waiting period is over, then change it back. Keep in mind that someone else may have taken your old URL in the meantime.

Do I need to update my website if I change my page URL?

Yes. If your website has links to your Facebook page, update them to point to your new URL. The old URL will no longer work, and visitors who click the old link will see an error. You should also update your email signature, business cards, and any other materials that list your page address.

Can I use special characters like hyphens or @ symbols in my page URL?

No. Facebook only allows letters, numbers, periods, and underscores in page URLs. You cannot use hyphens, spaces, @ symbols, or other special characters. If you want to separate words, use an underscore instead of a hyphen.

What if the URL I want is already taken?

You will need to choose a different URL. Facebook will show you that the URL is unavailable and may suggest similar alternatives. Try adding a number, your location, or another descriptor to make your URL unique — for example, yourname_2024 or yourname_chicago.