The quickest way to rename your Facebook page

Go to your Facebook page, click the settings icon in the top right corner, and select Settings. On the left menu, click General, then find the Page Name field. Type your new name, click Save Changes, and you're done. The whole process takes less than a minute if you already know what you want to call the page.

Facebook allows you to change your page name once every 60 days. If you've changed it recently and the option is greyed out, you'll need to wait until the 60-day window closes. There's no way to speed this up, and Facebook doesn't offer exceptions for this rule.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your page name from Settings > General > Page Name, and the change takes effect immediately.
  • Facebook enforces a 60-day waiting period between name changes, so plan your new name carefully.
  • If your page is very new (less than 25 days old), you may see a different interface but the process is the same.
  • Your page URL and username are separate from your page name and don't change automatically when you rename the page.
  • Followers and posts stay attached to your page after a name change — nothing is lost or deleted.

Where to find the page name setting

Open your Facebook page and look for the settings icon — it's a small gear or three horizontal lines in the top right corner of your page header. Click it and select Settings from the dropdown menu. This takes you to the settings dashboard for that specific page.

On the left side of the screen, you'll see a menu with options like General, Messaging, and Templates. Click General. Scroll down until you see the Page Name field. This is where your current page name appears. Click into the field, delete the old name, type the new one, and click Save Changes at the bottom of the form.

What happens to your page when you change the name

Your followers, posts, photos, and all other content stay exactly where they are. The page itself doesn't reset or lose history. People who follow your page will see the new name the next time they visit, and they'll receive a notification that the page name has changed (though this notification is subtle and many won't notice).

Your page URL — the web address people use to find you — does not change automatically. If your old URL was facebook.com/YourOldPageName, it will still work after you rename the page, and it will redirect to your page. However, if you want a new URL that matches your new page name, you'll need to change your username separately in the same Settings > General section.

The 60-day rule and what to do if you're locked out

After you change your page name, Facebook locks the name field for 60 days. You cannot change it again until that period ends. This rule applies to every page and every user — there are no exceptions, even for business pages or verified accounts.

If you see a message saying you can't change your name yet, check the date of your last change. Facebook will usually tell you when you'll be able to change it again. If you made a mistake with your new name, you have two options: wait out the 60 days, or create a new page with the correct name and redirect your followers. Most people choose to wait.

Changing your page username separately from your page name

Your page name is what appears at the top of your page and in search results. Your username (also called a vanity URL) is the custom web address, like facebook.com/myusername. These are two different things, and you can change them independently.

To change your username, go to Settings > General and scroll to the Username field. You can change this more frequently than your page name — Facebook allows username changes once every 60 days as well, but the timer runs separately. Type your new username and click Save. Your old username will stop working, but your old page name URL will still redirect to your page.

Things to consider before renaming your page

Think about whether your followers will recognize the new name. If you've built an audience under your current name, a drastic change might confuse people or make your page harder to find. Search engines and social media algorithms take time to update, so there may be a lag before the new name appears everywhere.

If your page is linked from other websites, those links will still work after you rename it, but the text of the link won't update automatically. For example, if a website says "Follow us on Facebook at OldPageName," that link will still go to your page even though the page is now called NewPageName. You may want to reach out to sites that link to you and ask them to update the text.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my page name more than once every 60 days?

No. Facebook enforces a strict 60-day waiting period between name changes for all pages. You cannot pay to skip this or request an exception. If you need a different name urgently, your only option is to create a new page with the correct name and move your followers there.

Will my followers be notified when I change my page name?

Facebook sends a notification to followers, but it's not prominent and many people won't see it. Your followers won't lose access to your page, and they'll still see your posts in their feed. The notification simply tells them the page name has changed.

What if someone else takes the username I want after I change my page name?

Usernames are first-come, first-served. If you change your page name but don't update your username at the same time, someone else could claim the username you're no longer using. Change both at the same time if you want to keep your web address consistent with your page name.

Can I change my page name if my page is less than 25 days old?

Yes, but the interface may look slightly different. New pages sometimes show a simplified settings screen, but the page name field is still there. The 60-day rule still applies after your first change, so choose carefully.

Does changing my page name affect my ads or business tools?

No. Your ads, pixel tracking, and business integrations stay connected to your page. The name change is cosmetic and doesn't affect how Facebook's business tools function or how your ads perform.