What you need to do to change a Facebook page name

To change a Facebook page name, go to your page, click the Settings option in the left menu, select "Edit Page Info," find the "Page Name" field, type the new name, and click Save Changes. The whole process takes about two minutes. Facebook allows you to change your page name once every 28 days, so if you changed it recently, you may have to wait before making another change.

You need to be an admin of the page to make this change. If you manage the page but are not listed as an admin, ask the page owner to give you admin rights first. Facebook will not let non-admins edit the page name, even if they can post or manage other settings.

Key Takeaways

  • Page admins can change the name by going to Settings, clicking Edit Page Info, and updating the Page Name field.
  • Facebook enforces a 28-day waiting period between name changes, so you cannot change it again immediately after the first change.
  • The new name takes effect right away, but Facebook may take a few minutes to update it across all devices and browsers.
  • If your page name violates Facebook's naming rules — such as using numbers to replace letters or impersonating a real person — Facebook may reject the change or disable the page.

Step-by-step instructions for changing your page name

Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings option in the left-hand menu. On mobile, you may need to tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) to see Settings. Click or tap Settings.

Once you are in Settings, look for the "Edit Page Info" option. This is usually near the top of the Settings menu. Click it. You will see a list of editable fields, including Page Name, Page Category, Page Description, and others. Find the Page Name field and click on it to edit.

Delete the current name and type the new one. Make sure the new name follows Facebook's naming rules: it should represent your actual page, not impersonate someone else, and should not use numbers or symbols to replace letters (for example, "B00ks" instead of "Books"). Click Save Changes when you are done. The name will update within a few minutes.

What happens if you change your page name too often

Facebook limits page name changes to once every 28 days. If you try to change the name before 28 days have passed since your last change, Facebook will show an error message telling you when you can change it again. The 28-day timer starts from the date of your most recent name change, not from when you first created the page.

This rule exists to prevent spam and impersonation. If you change your page name repeatedly, Facebook may also flag your account for review. Stick to one name change per month, and only change it when you have a real reason — such as rebranding your business or correcting a typo.

Why Facebook might reject your new page name

Facebook has specific rules about what page names can and cannot be. Your new name will be rejected if it impersonates a real person or public figure, uses numbers or symbols to replace letters (like "L1kes" for "Likes"), or contains excessive punctuation or special characters. Names that are purely numbers, or that use misleading language to trick people into following the page, are also not allowed.

If your name change is rejected, Facebook will tell you which rule it violated. Go back to Edit Page Info, choose a different name that follows the rules, and try again. If you believe your name was rejected by mistake, you can report the issue to Facebook through the Help Center, though responses can take several days.

How to change your page name on mobile

On an iPhone or Android phone, open the Facebook app and go to your page. Tap the three horizontal lines at the bottom right of the screen (on iPhone) or top right (on Android) to open the menu. Scroll down and tap Settings and Privacy, then tap Settings.

Tap "Edit Page Info" and find the Page Name field. Tap it to edit, delete the old name, type the new one, and tap Save. The process is the same as on a computer, just with touch controls instead of a mouse. If you use the Facebook mobile website instead of the app, the steps are identical to the desktop version.

What changes and what stays the same after you rename your page

When you change your page name, the new name appears everywhere on your page — in the header, in search results, and on other people's feeds when they see posts from your page. Your page URL (the web address) does not change automatically. If your page URL was facebook.com/oldpagename, it will stay that way even after you rename the page. You can change the URL separately through Page Settings if you want it to match the new name, but you can only do this once.

Your page followers, posts, photos, and all other content stay exactly the same. Changing the name does not delete anything or reset your page. People who follow your page will see the new name the next time they visit, and they will still be followers — they do not have to re-follow you.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but you have to wait 28 days from your most recent change. If you changed the name today and want to change it back tomorrow, you cannot — you will have to wait until day 29. After that, you can change it to any name that follows Facebook's rules.

What if someone else already has the name I want to use?

Multiple pages can have the same name on Facebook. Your page name does not have to be unique. However, your page URL (web address) must be unique. If the URL you want is taken, you can still use the name but will have to keep your current URL or choose a different one.

Does changing my page name affect my Facebook ad account?

No. If you run ads through Facebook Ads Manager, changing your page name does not change your ad account, billing, or ad history. Your ads will continue to run and will show the new page name to people who see them.

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

Facebook allows some punctuation, but not all. Periods, hyphens, and apostrophes are usually fine. Emojis and excessive symbols are not. If you try to use a character Facebook does not allow, it will reject the name and tell you which character caused the problem.

What if my page name change is still not showing up after an hour?

Try logging out and logging back in, or clearing your browser cache. Sometimes the change takes longer to show on older devices or browsers. If it has been more than an hour and the old name still appears everywhere, contact Facebook through the Help Center to report the issue.