You can change your Facebook page name from the page settings menu

To change a Facebook page name, go to your page, click the Settings icon in the top right, select "Edit page info," and update the name field. Facebook allows most pages to change their name once every 60 days, though new pages (less than 14 days old) cannot change their name at all. The change takes effect immediately, but it may take a few minutes to appear everywhere on Facebook.

The exact steps depend on whether you're using Facebook on a computer or phone, but the process is the same either way. You'll need to be an admin of the page to make this change.

Key Takeaways

  • Page admins can change the name from Settings > Edit page info, and the change appears right away across the page.
  • Facebook enforces a 60-day waiting period between name changes for most pages, and brand new pages cannot change their name for 14 days.
  • If your page name violates Facebook's policies (like using excessive symbols or misleading information), Facebook may reject the change or disable the page.
  • Changing your page name does not change your page URL or username unless you update those separately in the page settings.

Step-by-step on a computer

Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings icon (a gear or three horizontal lines) in the top right corner of the page header. Click it and select "Edit page info" from the dropdown menu. You'll see a form with several fields, including the page name at the top.

Click in the name field and type the new name you want. Facebook will show you how the name will appear on your page. Once you're satisfied, scroll down and click "Save changes." The new name will appear on your page within a few minutes. If you see an error message, Facebook is telling you the name violates one of its policies — common reasons include too many symbols, impersonation, or spam-like formatting.

Step-by-step on a phone or tablet

Open the Facebook app and navigate to your page by tapping the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, then selecting your page from the list. Once you're on the page, tap the three dots or lines icon at the top right and select "Settings."

Tap "Edit page info" and then tap the name field. Delete the current name and type the new one. Tap "Save" when you're done. The change will appear on your page within a few minutes, just as it does on a computer.

Understanding the 60-day waiting period

Facebook limits how often you can change your page name to once every 60 days. This rule applies to most pages and exists to prevent confusion and spam. If you try to change your name before 60 days have passed since your last change, Facebook will show you a message telling you when you can change it again.

New pages have a stricter rule: you cannot change the name at all during the first 14 days after creation. This is to prevent people from creating pages with misleading names and then changing them once they've built an audience. If you created your page recently and need to change the name, you'll have to wait until the 14-day period ends.

What happens to your page URL and username

Changing your page name does not automatically change your page URL (the web address) or your page username (the custom handle). These are separate settings that you control independently. Your URL will still point to the same page even after you change the name.

If you want to change your page username or URL, go to Settings > Edit page info and look for the "Username" field. You can change this once every 60 days as well, and it must be unique — if someone else has already claimed the username you want, you won't be able to use it.

Reasons Facebook might reject your name change

Facebook has policies about what page names are allowed. Names that include excessive symbols, numbers used as letters (like "4" instead of "for"), or misleading information will be rejected. Names that impersonate real people or organizations, or that look like spam, will also be blocked.

If your name change is rejected, Facebook will tell you which policy it violates. Read the message carefully — it will explain what you need to change. Common fixes include removing extra symbols, spelling out numbers, or removing words that make the page look like a scam or impersonation.

What to do if you cannot change your name

If you're seeing an error message and you're not sure why, first check that you're an admin of the page. Only page admins can change the page name. If you're an admin and still can't change it, the page may be under review by Facebook for violating policies, or it may have been temporarily restricted.

If the page is restricted, you'll usually see a message explaining why when you try to edit it. If you believe the restriction is a mistake, you can appeal through Facebook's help center. If you're still stuck, Facebook's Help Community has forums where other page admins discuss common issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my page name affect my followers or posts?

No. Your followers stay on the page, and all your posts remain exactly as they were. The only thing that changes is the name that appears at the top of your page and in search results. People who follow you will see the new name the next time they visit your page.

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

Yes, but you still have to wait 60 days between changes. If you changed your name and then want to revert, you'll need to wait until the 60-day window has passed before you can change it again.

What if someone else has the name I want?

Facebook allows multiple pages to have the same name, so you can use a name even if another page already has it. However, if your page is impersonating another page or person, Facebook may reject the name or disable your page.

Will my page URL change if I change my page name?

No. Your page URL stays the same unless you manually change your username in the settings. The URL is separate from the display name, so old links to your page will still work after you change the name.

How long does it take for the new name to show up everywhere?

The name change appears on your page within a few minutes, but it may take longer to show up in search results or in other people's feeds. Usually it's visible everywhere within an hour, but Facebook doesn't may provide an exact timeline.