What you need to do to rename your Facebook page

To change your Facebook page name, go to your page, click the Settings button in the top right, 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 60 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 whoever created the page to give you admin access first.

Key Takeaways

  • Page admins can change the page name by going to Settings, clicking Edit Page Info, and updating the Page Name field.
  • Facebook enforces a 60-day waiting period between name changes, so you cannot rename your page twice in quick succession.
  • The new name takes effect immediately, but it may take a few minutes to show up everywhere on Facebook.
  • If your page represents a business or organization, make sure the new name follows Facebook's naming rules and does not include misleading symbols or claims.

Step-by-step instructions for renaming your page

Start by opening your Facebook page in a web browser or the Facebook app. At the top of your page, look for a button labeled "Settings" — on mobile, this is usually three horizontal lines in the top right corner. Click or tap Settings.

Once you are in Settings, look for a section called "Edit Page Info" or "Page Info." Click on it. You will see a list of fields you can edit, including Page Name, Page Category, and About. Find the "Page Name" field, clear the current name, and type the new name you want.

After you type the new name, scroll down and click the "Save Changes" button. Facebook will confirm the change, and your page name will update. If you see an error message saying you have changed your name too recently, you will need to wait until the 60-day window has passed.

When Facebook will not let you change your page name

If you see a message that says you cannot change your page name right now, the most common reason is that you changed it within the last 60 days. Facebook's 60-day rule applies to every page, regardless of size or purpose. The only way around this is to wait until the 60 days have passed.

Facebook also blocks name changes if the new name violates its Page Name Policy. This means the name cannot include excessive symbols, numbers used as letters (like "4" instead of "for"), misleading claims about what the page is, or impersonation of a real person or organization. If your proposed name is rejected, Facebook will tell you which rule it breaks. Try a simpler name without symbols or numbers, and try again.

If you are not an admin of the page, you will not see the option to change the name at all. Only page admins can edit page information. If you need to change the name but do not have admin access, contact whoever manages the page and ask them to either make the change or promote you to admin.

What happens after you change the page name

Your new page name takes effect immediately after you click Save Changes. However, it may take a few minutes to show up in all places on Facebook — in search results, on your profile, in notifications, and on other people's feeds. During this time, the old name and new name may both appear in different places. This is normal and will resolve within a few minutes.

Your page URL (the web address) does not change when you rename the page. If your page had a custom URL like facebook.com/myoldpagename, it will stay the same even after you change the page name. This is helpful because any links people shared to your page will still work.

How to change your page name on mobile

On the Facebook mobile app, the process is nearly identical. Open your page, tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top right corner, and scroll down to find "Settings." Tap Settings, then tap "Edit Page Info." Find the "Page Name" field, edit it, and tap "Save Changes" at the bottom of the screen.

Make sure you are logged in as an admin before you start. If you are viewing the page as a regular user, you will not see the Settings option or the ability to edit page information.

Renaming a page that represents a business or public figure

If your page represents a real business, organization, or public figure, Facebook may have additional rules about what you can name it. The page name should match the official name of the business or person it represents. If you try to rename a verified page (one with a blue checkmark) to something that does not match the official name, Facebook may reject the change or remove the verification badge.

If your page is verified and you need to change the name to match a legal name change or a rebrand, contact Facebook's support team through the Help Center. They can review your request and make the change if it is legitimate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my page name more than once?

Yes, but only once every 60 days. After you change your page name, you must wait 60 days before you can change it again. This rule applies to all pages and cannot be waived.

Will changing my page name affect my followers or posts?

No. Your followers will stay the same, all your posts will remain on the page, and your page history will not change. Only the name displayed at the top of the page will be different.

What if I change my page name by mistake?

You can change it back immediately — the 60-day rule only prevents you from changing it to a third name within 60 days. So if you rename it to "Name B" and then realize you made a mistake, you can change it back to your original name right away.

Does changing the page name change the URL?

No. Your page URL stays the same even after you rename the page. If you set up a custom URL like facebook.com/mybusiness, it will not change when you rename the page.