You can change a Facebook group name from your phone or computer in less than a minute

To rename a Facebook group, open the group, tap or click the group name at the top, select Edit Group Settings, find the name field, type the new name, and save. You need to be the group admin or have the permission to edit the group. The change takes effect immediately and all members see the new name right away.

The process is the same whether you use Facebook on a web browser, the Facebook app on iPhone, or the Facebook app on Android. The only difference is where you tap to start — but the steps that follow are identical. Most group admins complete the entire process in under two minutes.

Key Takeaways

  • Only group admins or members with edit permissions can change the group name.
  • The name change appears instantly to all group members — there is no delay or approval step.
  • You can change the name as many times as you want, but Facebook may limit how often you do it if the changes happen very frequently.
  • The old name is not saved anywhere; members who join later will only see the new name.
  • The group URL stays the same when you rename, so existing links and invitations continue to work.

How to change the name on a computer

Open Facebook in your web browser and navigate to the group. At the top of the group page, you will see the group name displayed prominently. Click on it directly.

A menu will appear with several options. Look for Edit Group Settings and click it. This opens a panel where you can change the group name, description, privacy level, and other details all in one place.

Find the name field at the top of the settings panel. Delete the current name and type the new one. You can use letters, numbers, spaces, and most special characters. Click Save Changes at the bottom of the panel. The group name updates immediately across all pages and feeds.

How to change the name on iPhone or Android

Open the Facebook app and navigate to the group. At the top of the screen, you will see the group name. Tap it to open the menu.

A menu appears with several options. Scroll down and tap Edit Group Settings. The settings screen opens with the group name at the top in an editable field ready for changes.

Tap the name field, clear the old text by selecting all and deleting, and type the new name. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings screen and tap Save. The change takes effect immediately, and all members will see the new name the next time they open the group or refresh their feed.

What happens if you do not have permission to edit

If you are not an admin and do not have edit permissions, the Edit Group Settings option will not appear when you tap or click the group name. Only the group creator and members promoted to admin status can change the group name. This is a safety feature to prevent non-admins from altering group details.

If you need the name changed and you are not an admin, contact one of the group admins and ask them to make the change. The admin list is visible on the group page under the group description or in the members section. Send a message to an admin explaining what name change you would like and why.

Things to know before you rename a group

The old name disappears completely once you save the change. Members who were not in the group when the change happened will not know what the group was called before. If the group name is important to your members or linked to external websites, documents, or social media posts, consider letting people know about the change beforehand so they understand the transition.

Facebook does not prevent you from changing the name repeatedly, but if you change it many times in a short period, the platform may temporarily block further changes as a spam prevention measure. This is rare, but it can happen if you rename the group more than a few times in one day. Wait a few hours before trying again if this occurs.

The group URL — the web address used to access the group — does not change when you rename the group, so any links to the group will still work. Members can still find and join using the old link, and bookmarks remain valid. This makes it safe to rename without worrying about breaking shared links.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change a group name back to what it was before?

Yes. There is no limit on how many times you can change the name, so you can rename it back to the original at any time. Just follow the same steps and type the old name into the field. This is useful if you rename a group by mistake or want to test a new name temporarily.

Will members get a notification when the group name changes?

No. Members do not receive a notification about the name change. They will see the new name the next time they open the group or view it in their feed, but Facebook does not send an alert or message. If the name change is important, you may want to post an announcement in the group.

Can I use special characters or emojis in the group name?

Yes. Facebook allows most special characters and emojis in group names. Type them into the name field the same way you would in a regular post. Some characters may not display correctly depending on the device, so test it if you use uncommon symbols.

What if the name field is grayed out and I cannot edit it?

This usually means you do not have admin or edit permissions for the group. Only the group creator and members with admin status can change the name. Contact a group admin to request the change, or ask the group creator to promote you to admin if you manage the group regularly.

Does changing the group name affect the group description or other settings?

No. Changing the group name only changes the name — the description, privacy settings, member list, posts, and all other group details remain exactly the same. You can change the description separately using the same Edit Group Settings menu if you want.