The fastest way to rename your Facebook page

To change your Facebook page name, go to your page, click Settings in the top menu, select General from the left sidebar, and click Edit next to "Page Name". Type the new name and click Save Changes. The change takes effect when ready, though it may take a few minutes to appear everywhere Facebook displays your page.

You can change your page name as often as you want, with one exception: if you change it, you must wait 28 days before changing it again. Facebook enforces this cooldown to prevent pages from switching names rapidly and confusing followers or impersonating other pages.

Key Takeaways

  • Page name changes happen in Settings > General > Edit next to "Page Name", and take effect when ready.
  • You must wait 28 days between name changes, even if you made a typo or changed your mind.
  • Your page URL (the web address) does not change when you rename the page, so followers can still find you at the old link.
  • If your page is verified with a badge, Facebook may review your new name to make sure it still matches your business or public figure.

Where to find the page name setting

Open your Facebook page and look for the menu at the top. You will see several tabs: usually Home, About, Posts, and others. On the far right of that menu is Settings (it looks like a gear icon on mobile). Click it.

Once you are in Settings, look at the left sidebar. You will see a list of categories: General, Messaging, Notifications, and more. Click General. Scroll down until you see "Page Name" with an Edit button next to it. Click Edit.

Typing and saving your new name

A text box will appear with your current page name highlighted. Delete the old name and type the new one. Facebook allows up to 255 characters, though most page names are much shorter. You can use letters, numbers, spaces, and some punctuation marks.

Once you have typed the new name, click the Save Changes button. Facebook will confirm the change. Your page name updates right away, though it may take a few minutes to show up in search results, on your followers' feeds, or in other places Facebook displays page names.

The 28-day waiting period between changes

After you change your page name, you cannot change it again for 28 days. This rule applies even if you made a typo, changed your mind, or want to go back to the old name. The timer starts the moment you click Save Changes.

If you try to change the name before 28 days have passed, Facebook will show you a message saying how many days you must wait. There is no way to skip this waiting period, so choose your new name carefully before you save it.

What stays the same when you rename your page

Your page's web address (called the URL) does not change when you rename the page. If your page was at facebook.com/myoldpagename, it will still be at that same address after you change the name. This means followers who bookmarked your page or shared the link will still be able to find you.

Your page ID, follower count, posts, photos, and all other content remain exactly as they were. Only the display name changes. Verified pages (those with a blue badge) keep their badge after a name change, though Facebook may review the new name to make sure it still matches your business or public figure.

Renaming a page you do not admin

If you follow a page but do not run it, you cannot change its name. Only people with admin access to the page can rename it. If you think a page name is wrong or misleading, you can report it to Facebook by clicking the three dots (•••) at the top of the page and selecting Report Page.

If you are an admin on multiple pages, you can change the name of any of them by going to that page's Settings. You do not need to be the page creator — any admin can rename the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but you must wait 28 days after your last change. Once the waiting period is over, go back to Settings > General and click Edit next to "Page Name". You can type any name you want, including the old one.

Will my followers be notified when I change my page name?

Facebook does not send a notification to followers when you rename a page. However, the change will show up in your page's activity log, and some followers may notice the new name when they visit your page or see your posts in their feed.

What if Facebook says my new name violates their rules?

Facebook checks page names for impersonation, spam, and other policy violations. If your new name is rejected, Facebook will tell you why. Common reasons include using another person's name without permission, using all caps, or including symbols that look like they are trying to trick people. Choose a name that clearly represents your business or purpose.

Does changing my page name affect my page's search ranking?

Your page URL stays the same, so search engines and Facebook's search will still find your page. However, if people search for your old page name, they will not find you until they search for the new name. Your follower count and engagement history remain attached to the page.

Can I use special characters or emojis in my page name?

Facebook allows letters, numbers, spaces, and some punctuation marks like hyphens and apostrophes. Emojis are not allowed in page names. Stick to standard characters to avoid your name being rejected or edited by Facebook.