How to change your Facebook page name

You can change a Facebook page name directly from the page settings on desktop or mobile. The steps are the same either way: go to your page, click Settings, find the Page Name field under General, edit it, and save. Facebook lets you change your page name once every 60 days, though newly created pages sometimes have a longer wait before the first change is allowed.

The name change takes effect immediately for people viewing your page. Your old name does not appear in search results after the change, but Facebook keeps a record of previous names in your page history for transparency.

If you cannot find the Page Name field or the Settings option is grayed out, you may not have admin access to the page, or the page may be too new. New pages sometimes lock the name field for the first week or two.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your page name once every 60 days using the Settings menu under General.
  • The name change shows up immediately to everyone viewing your page.
  • Facebook keeps a record of all previous page names, which you can view in your page history.
  • You must have admin access to the page to change the name; if you do not, ask the page owner to add you as an admin first.
  • New pages may have a waiting period before you can make the first name change.

Step-by-step instructions for desktop

Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings option in the top menu. On most pages, this appears as a gear icon or a menu labeled "Settings" near the top right. Click it to open the Settings panel.

In the left sidebar, click General. Scroll down until you see the Page Name field. Click inside the text box, delete the current name, and type the new name you want. Facebook will show you a preview of how the name will appear.

After you enter the new name, scroll down and click Save Changes. A confirmation message will appear. Your page name updates immediately, and the change is visible to everyone who visits your page.

Step-by-step instructions for mobile

Open the Facebook app and navigate to your page. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen, then tap your page name to open it.

Once on your page, tap the three dots (more options) near the top right. Scroll down and tap Settings. Tap General, then tap Page Name. Delete the old name and type the new one.

Tap Save when you are done. The change takes effect right away on mobile and desktop.

What happens if you do not have admin access

Only page admins can change the page name. If you are a page editor or moderator, you will not see the Page Name field in Settings, even if you can edit other page details.

To get admin access, ask the current page owner or another admin to go to Settings, then People and Roles, and add you as an Admin. Once they do, you will have full permission to change the page name and make other major changes.

The 60-day waiting period between changes

Facebook enforces a 60-day rule: you cannot change your page name again until 60 days have passed since your last change. This rule applies whether you changed the name yourself or Facebook changed it for you due to a violation.

If you try to change the name before 60 days have passed, Facebook will show you a message telling you when you can change it next. You cannot bypass this waiting period, so plan your name changes carefully if you think you might need to adjust again soon.

New pages sometimes have an even longer initial waiting period — up to two weeks — before you can make the first name change at all. This is a security measure to prevent spam and abuse.

How Facebook handles page name history

Every time you change your page name, Facebook stores the old name in your page history. Anyone can view this history by clicking on your page name at the top of your page, then looking for a section that shows previous names or page history.

This transparency is intentional: it prevents people from using page name changes to hide a page's past or mislead visitors about what the page used to be. The history stays on your page permanently and cannot be deleted.

Reasons Facebook might prevent a name change

Facebook blocks name changes if your page violates its Community Standards. If your page was flagged for spam, misleading content, or other violations, you may not be able to change the name until the issue is resolved.

You also cannot change your page name to something that impersonates a real person, organization, or brand without permission. If Facebook suspects the new name violates this rule, it will reject the change and explain why.

If your page is very new (usually less than one to two weeks old), the name field may be locked. Wait a few days and try again. If the field remains locked after two weeks, contact Facebook through the Help Center to report the issue.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 page name and want to revert to the old name, you can do so after the 60-day waiting period ends. The old name will still appear in your page history.

Will changing my page name affect my followers or page URL?

Your followers stay on your page after a name change. However, if your page has a custom URL (like facebook.com/yourpagename), changing the page name does not automatically change the URL. You can update your custom URL separately in Settings under Page Info if you want it to match your new page name.

What if Facebook rejected my name change?

Facebook rejects names that violate its policies — usually because they impersonate someone, contain spam, or break Community Standards. Read the rejection message carefully; it will explain why. Change the name to something that follows the rules and try again. If you believe the rejection was a mistake, you can appeal through the Help Center.

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

Only if you have admin access. The original creator can add you as an admin in Settings under People and Roles. Once you have admin status, you can change the page name just like the creator can.

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

Changing your page name does not hurt your page's visibility on Facebook. Your page will still appear in search results under the new name. However, if people search for your old page name, they will not find your page — only the new name will show up in search.