How to Change a Facebook Group Name

To change your Facebook group name, open the group, tap or click the three dots or settings icon at the top, select Edit Group Settings, find the name field, type the new name, and save your changes. The process takes less than a minute on either a phone or computer. Only group admins can make this change.

Facebook does not limit how many times you can change a group name, so you can update it whenever your group's purpose shifts or you want a fresh direction. The change appears when ready to all members—they will see the new name the next time they open the group or refresh their feed.

Key Takeaways

  • Only group admins and moderators with the right permissions can change the group name; regular members cannot.
  • The name change takes effect right away and shows to all members without any delay or approval step.
  • Facebook allows you to change the name as often as you want, with no cooldown period between changes.
  • The steps are slightly different on mobile versus desktop, but both routes reach the same settings screen.
  • If you cannot find the settings option, check that you have admin rights or ask the group owner to confirm your permissions.

Changing the Name on a Computer

Start by going to your Facebook group in a web browser. Look for the group name at the top of the page. Below or next to the name, you will see a three-dot menu icon (sometimes called the "more" button). Click it.

A dropdown menu will appear with several options. Select Edit Group Settings or Group Settings—the exact wording depends on your Facebook version. This opens a settings panel where you can edit multiple group details at once.

Find the field labeled Group Name at the top of the settings panel. Click inside it, clear the old name, and type your new name. Facebook allows up to 255 characters, though shorter names are easier for members to remember and share. Once you have entered the new name, scroll down and click Save Changes or Done.

Changing the Name on a Phone or Tablet

Open the Facebook app and navigate to your group. At the top of the group page, you will see the group name and a three-dot menu icon to the right of it. Tap the three dots.

A menu will pop up with options including Edit Group or Group Settings. Tap whichever option appears on your screen. This takes you to the group settings page, where the name field sits near the top.

Tap the name field to select it, delete the current text, and type the new name. After you finish typing, scroll down and tap Save or Done. The app will confirm the change, and the new name will appear throughout the group when ready.

What Happens When You Change the Name

The new name shows up right away in the group header, in members' notifications, and in their group list. Members do not receive a separate alert that the name changed—they straightforward see the new name the next time they visit the group or refresh their screen.

If your group is listed in Facebook's group directory or search results, the new name will update there within a few hours. Any links to the group remain active and will not break; Facebook redirects them to the updated group automatically.

Who Can Change the Group Name

Only group admins can change the group name by default. If you are a moderator, you may or may not have this permission—it depends on what the group admin granted you when they made you a moderator. If you try to access group settings and the name field is grayed out or missing, you do not have the right permissions.

If you are a moderator without permission to change the name, ask the group admin to either give you that specific permission or change the name for you. The admin can adjust moderator permissions by going to group settings, finding the moderators list, and clicking the pencil icon next to your name.

Troubleshooting Name Change Problems

If you cannot find the settings option, make sure you are logged into the account that owns or administers the group. If you are logged into a different account, you will not see the admin tools. Log out and log back in with the correct account.

If the name field is locked or you see an error message, Facebook may be experiencing a temporary issue. Wait a few minutes and try again. If the problem continues, try using a different browser or the mobile app instead of the web version, or vice versa.

If you see a message saying the name is not allowed, Facebook may have flagged it as spam, offensive, or against community standards. Choose a different name that describes your group without using excessive symbols, numbers, or words that might trigger the filter.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Facebook does not prevent you from reusing old names or changing the name back. You can switch names as often as you want with no waiting period between changes.

Will members get notified when I change the group name?

Members will not receive a notification about the name change. They will see the new name when they next visit the group or refresh their feed. If the change is important, you can post an announcement in the group to let members know.

What if someone else is an admin and changed the name without asking?

If you are also an admin, you can change it back using the same steps. If you are not an admin, you cannot change it yourself. Contact the other admin and ask them to revert it, or ask the group owner to remove that admin's rights if they made the change without permission.

Does changing the group name affect the group URL or links to the group?

No. The group's web address and any links people have shared will still work. Facebook automatically redirects them to the group under its new name, so old links do not break.

Is there a limit to how many times I can change the name?

Facebook does not set a limit on how many times you can change your group name. You can update it as often as you want without any cooldown or restriction.