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

To change your Facebook page name, open the page, click the Settings button in the top right, select Edit Page Info from the left menu, and update the name field. Facebook allows most pages to change their name once every 60 days, though new pages must wait 14 days before making their first change. The name change takes effect immediately, though it may take a few minutes to appear everywhere across Facebook.

The process is the same whether you're using Facebook on a computer or the mobile app. On mobile, tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) at the bottom right of your page, then scroll down to find Settings. The steps that follow are identical to the desktop version.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your page name from Settings > Edit Page Info, and the change appears immediately across your page.
  • Facebook enforces a 60-day waiting period between name changes for established pages, and new pages must wait 14 days before their first change.
  • If you change your page name, the web address (URL) stays the same unless you manually update your custom URL in the same settings menu.
  • Pages with large followings or those that have violated Facebook's naming rules may face restrictions or require additional steps to change their name.

Step-by-step instructions for desktop

Start by navigating to your Facebook page and clicking the Settings button in the top right corner of the page header. This opens a dropdown menu with several options. Look for and click Edit Page Info, which appears near the top of the left sidebar that loads.

In the Edit Page Info section, find the Page Name field at the top. Click into the text box, clear the current name, and type your new page name. Facebook shows you how many characters you've used as you type. Once you've entered the new name, scroll down and click the Save Changes button at the bottom of the form.

Your page name updates immediately. However, if you've set up a custom URL for your page (the web address people use to find you), that address does not change automatically. To update your custom URL to match your new page name, stay in the same settings area, find the Page Address field, and update it there. You can only change your custom URL once every 60 days as well.

How to change your page name on mobile

Open your Facebook page in the mobile app and tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) at the bottom right of your screen. Scroll down through the menu until you see Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings. This opens your page settings.

Scroll down to find Edit Page Info and tap it. The Page Name field appears at the top of the screen. Tap the field, delete the current name, and type your new one. Scroll to the bottom and tap Save to confirm the change. The process is identical to desktop, just adapted for a smaller screen.

What happens to your page URL when you change the name

Your page's web address (URL) does not automatically update when you change your page name. If your page address was facebook.com/oldpagename, it stays that way even after you rename the page to something new. This is actually helpful — your existing followers can still find you at the old address, and any links people shared to your page continue to work.

If you want your URL to match your new page name, you must change it separately in the Page Address field within Edit Page Info. Keep in mind that you can only change your custom URL once every 60 days, the same restriction that applies to page names. If you've recently changed your URL, you'll need to wait before changing it again.

Restrictions and waiting periods

Facebook limits how often you can change your page name. If your page is more than 14 days old, you must wait 60 days between name changes. Brand new pages must wait 14 days before making their first name change. If you try to change your name before the waiting period is over, Facebook shows an error message telling you when you'll be able to change it again.

Pages that have been flagged for violating Facebook's naming policies may face additional restrictions. Facebook's naming rules prohibit pages from using all capital letters, excessive punctuation, misleading information in the name, or impersonation. If your page has been flagged, you may not be able to change your name until the issue is resolved, or you may need to follow specific guidelines when you do change it.

What to do if you can't change your page name

If you see an error message when trying to change your page name, the most common reason is that you're within the 60-day waiting period since your last change. Check the error message — it tells you the exact date you'll be able to change your name again. If the message doesn't specify a date, your page may have been flagged for a naming policy violation.

To resolve a policy violation, review Facebook's naming guidelines and make sure your current page name doesn't violate them. If it does, change your page name to something that complies with the rules first, then wait the required 60 days before changing it again. If you believe your page was flagged in error, you can contact Facebook through the Help Center to request a review, though response times vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my page name affect my followers or page statistics?

No. Your followers remain followers after a name change, and all your page statistics, posts, and history stay exactly the same. The only thing that changes is the name people see when they visit your page. Your page ID and underlying data are unaffected.

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

Yes, but you must wait 60 days between changes. If you changed your page name and want to revert to the old name, you'll need to wait until the 60-day period has passed. During that time, you can change it to something else, but you cannot change it again until the waiting period expires.

What if my desired page name is already taken?

Facebook does not prevent multiple pages from having the same name — only custom URLs must be unique. You can name your page the same thing as another page, but you cannot use a custom URL that someone else already has. If the URL you want is taken, you'll need to choose a different one.

Will my page name change affect my ads or promotions?

Your ads and promotions continue to run normally after a name change. However, any ads that specifically mention your old page name in the ad copy will still show the old name until you manually update the ad. The ads themselves don't pause or stop — only the text you wrote stays the same until you edit it.