You can change your Facebook page name through the page settings menu, and the process takes about two minutes

To change your Facebook page name, go to your page, click the Settings icon in the top right corner, select "Edit page info," find the "Page name" field, type the new name, and click "Save changes." Facebook allows you to change your page name once every 60 days, so if you changed it recently, you may need to wait before making another change.

The name change takes effect immediately across your page, your followers' feeds, and search results. Your page URL (the web address) may not update right away — it can take a few hours or up to 24 hours for the new name to appear in the address bar.

Key Takeaways

  • Page name changes happen instantly but the web address may take up to 24 hours to update.
  • You can change your page name once every 60 days, and Facebook counts each change toward that limit.
  • If you see an error message, check that your new name does not contain special characters, numbers at the start, or words Facebook flags as impersonation.
  • Changing your page name does not affect your followers, messages, or page history — everything stays attached to your page.

Step-by-step instructions for desktop and mobile

On desktop: Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings icon (a gear or three horizontal lines) in the top right corner of your page header. Click it and select "Edit page info" from the dropdown menu. Scroll down to find the "Page name" field, clear the current name, type your new name, and click the blue "Save changes" button at the bottom.

On mobile: Open your Facebook page and tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the bottom right corner of your screen. Scroll down and tap "Settings." Tap "Edit page info." Find "Page name," tap the field, delete the old name, type the new one, and tap "Save."

If you do not see "Edit page info" as an option, you may not have admin access to the page. Only page admins can change the page name. If you are an admin and the option still does not appear, try logging out and back in, or use a different browser.

What Facebook does and does not allow in a page name

Facebook has rules about what characters and words you can use. You cannot start a page name with numbers, use only numbers, or use special characters like @, #, or &. Names that look like they are impersonating a real person or brand — for example, adding "Official" or "Real" to a celebrity name when you are not that person — will be rejected.

Your page name can include spaces, hyphens, and apostrophes. If you get an error message when you try to save, read it carefully — it will tell you which rule your new name breaks. The most common reason for rejection is that the name appears to impersonate someone or something else, or that it contains characters Facebook does not allow.

The 60-day waiting period between name changes

Facebook limits page name changes to once every 60 days. This rule applies to each individual page, not to you as a person, so if you run multiple pages, you can change each one's name on different days. The 60-day timer starts from the moment you save your last name change, not from when you first tried to change it.

If you try to change your page name before 60 days have passed, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again. There is no way to speed this up or request an exception. If you made a typo and need to fix it urgently, contact Facebook through the Help Center, though they rarely override the waiting period for minor changes.

What happens to your page URL and links after a name change

Your page's web address (URL) may not update immediately when you change the name. If your page URL was facebook.com/YourOldPageName, it might stay that way for 24 hours or longer, even though your page name has changed. Eventually Facebook updates the URL to match the new name, but old links to your page will still work — Facebook redirects them automatically.

If you set up a custom URL for your page (like facebook.com/mycustomname), changing your page name does not change the custom URL. You would need to change the custom URL separately through the page settings if you want it to match your new page name. Custom URLs can only be changed once per year.

Troubleshooting common errors when changing your page name

If you see an error that says your name is not allowed, check for these common issues: the name starts with a number, contains special characters, or looks like it is impersonating a real person or brand. Remove numbers from the start, replace special characters with spaces or hyphens, and avoid adding words like "Official," "Real," or "Verified" unless you actually are that person or brand.

If the "Save changes" button is grayed out or does not respond, try refreshing the page or logging out and back in. If you are using an older browser, switch to a newer one like Chrome or Firefox. If the problem continues, clear your browser's cache and cookies, then try again. If you still cannot save, the issue may be on Facebook's end — wait a few hours and try again.

If you do not see the Settings option at all, you may not have admin access to the page. Ask another admin to check your role, or contact the page owner to confirm you have the right permissions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my followers see that I changed the page name?

Your followers will see the new name on your page and in their feeds, but Facebook does not send a notification about the change. If you want to tell them about it, you can post an announcement on your page.

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

Yes, but you have to wait 60 days from your last name change. If you changed your name yesterday and want to change it back today, you cannot — you will have to wait until the 60-day window opens again.

Does changing my page name affect my messages or page history?

No. All your messages, posts, followers, and page history stay exactly the same. The name change only affects what people see when they look at your page or search for it.

What if someone else already has the name I want?

Facebook allows multiple pages to have the same name, so you can use a name even if another page has it. However, if your name looks like you are impersonating that other page, Facebook may reject it. Adding a location, category, or descriptor (like "Jane's Bakery — Portland") can help you use a similar name without triggering the impersonation filter.

Can I change my page name if I am not the page owner?

Only page admins can change the page name. If you are an editor or moderator, you do not have permission to make this change. Ask a page admin to do it, or request admin access if you need to manage the page name regularly.