How to change your Facebook page name

You can change your Facebook page name directly from the page settings menu. The process takes about two minutes and doesn't require you to delete or recreate the page. Facebook lets you change the name up to five times every 56 days, so if you make a mistake, you can fix it without waiting long.

The steps are the same whether you're using a computer or the Facebook app on your phone. You'll need to be an admin of the page to make this change.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to your page, click Settings in the left menu, then select Edit Page Info to change the name field.
  • Facebook allows you to change your page name up to five times in a 56-day period.
  • The name change takes effect when ready, but it may take a few minutes to show up everywhere on Facebook.
  • If you change the page name, your page URL (web address) stays the same unless you manually update it in the About section.
  • Only page admins can change the page name — other roles like editors or moderators cannot make this change.

Steps to change the name on a computer

Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings option in the left-hand menu. Click it to open the page settings dashboard.

Once you're in Settings, find and click Edit Page Info in the left sidebar. This will open a panel showing all the basic information about your page, including the page name field at the top.

Click directly on the name field where it shows your current page name. A text box will appear where you can delete the old name and type the new one. Type your new page name, then click Save Changes at the bottom of the panel. The name updates right away.

Steps to change the name using the Facebook app

Open the Facebook app and go to your page by tapping the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, then scrolling down and tapping your page name.

Once you're on your page, tap the three dots (more options) at the top right of the screen. Scroll down and tap Edit Page. This opens the page editing menu.

Tap Page Info or Edit Page Info depending on your app version. Find the name field at the top, tap it, and type your new page name. Tap Save or Done to confirm the change.

What happens to your page URL when you change the name

Your page's web address (URL) does not change automatically when you change the page name. If your page URL is facebook.com/myoldpagename, it stays that way even after you rename the page to something new.

If you want to change the URL itself, you can do that separately in the About section of your page settings. Click Edit Page Info, find the Page Address or Username field, and change it there. Keep in mind that you can only change your page username once every 60 days, and it must be at least five characters long.

The 56-day rule and rate limits

Facebook limits page name changes to five times per 56-day period. This means if you change your page name five times in one week, you won't be able to change it again until 56 days have passed from your first change.

The timer resets on a rolling basis — once 56 days have passed since your first change, you can make another change. This limit exists to prevent spam and confusion, so Facebook doesn't make exceptions to it.

Why your page name change might not show up right away

After you save a new page name, it usually appears within a few minutes across Facebook — in your page header, in search results, and on your followers' feeds. Sometimes it takes up to an hour for the change to show everywhere, especially if Facebook is processing a lot of updates.

If you don't see the change after an hour, try refreshing your browser or closing and reopening the Facebook app. Clear your browser cache if you're on a computer. If the name still hasn't updated after several hours, the change may have encountered an error — go back to Settings and check that your save actually went through.

Who can and cannot change the page name

Only page admins can change the page name. If you have the Editor, Moderator, or Analyst role on the page, you won't see the option to edit the page name, even though you can make other changes.

If you need to change the page name but don't have admin access, ask someone who does to make the change for you. They can do it in seconds from the same Settings menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, as long as you haven't used that name five times already in the past 56 days. If you've hit the five-change limit, you'll need to wait until 56 days have passed since your first change in that period before you can use that old name again.

Does changing the page name affect my followers or page likes?

No. Your followers stay subscribed, your page likes stay the same, and all your posts remain on the page. The only thing that changes is the name that appears at the top of your page and in search results.

What if Facebook won't let me save the new name?

Facebook rejects page names that contain certain characters, are too short, or violate its naming policies. Make sure your new name doesn't include special characters like @ or #, is at least one character long, and doesn't impersonate a public figure or brand. If you're still stuck, try again in a few minutes — sometimes it's a temporary glitch.

Can I change my page name if I'm not the original creator?

Yes, as long as you have admin access. The original creator doesn't need to do it — any admin can change the page name from the Settings menu.