Change your Facebook group name from the group settings

To rename a Facebook group, open the group, click the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner, select Edit group settings, find the name field at the top, type the new name, and click Save changes. The new name appears immediately to all members.

This process takes about 30 seconds and works the same way on desktop and mobile. You must be the group admin or have been given permission to edit the group to make this change. If you do not see the three-dot menu or the Edit group settings option, you do not have the necessary permissions.

Key Takeaways

  • Only group admins or members with editing permissions can change the group name.
  • The three-dot menu in the top right of the group page is where you find the settings option.
  • Facebook does not limit how many times you can rename a group, so you can change it again later if needed.
  • All group members see the new name immediately after you save the change.
  • The group URL may stay the same even after you rename it, depending on how the group was originally created.

Step-by-step instructions for desktop

Open Facebook and navigate to your group. At the top of the group page, you will see the group name, a cover photo, and several icons on the right side. Click the three-dot menu icon (it looks like three dots stacked vertically) in the top right corner of the group header.

A dropdown menu will appear with several options. Look for Edit group settings and click it. This opens a settings page where you can change multiple things about the group, including the name, description, and privacy level. At the top of this page, you will see a field labeled with your current group name. Click in that field, delete the old name, and type the new name you want.

After you have typed the new name, scroll down to the bottom of the settings page and click the Save changes button. Facebook will confirm the change, and you will be returned to the group page. The new name now appears at the top of the group and in all places where the group is listed.

Step-by-step instructions for mobile

Open the Facebook app and go to your group. At the top of the group page, tap the three-dot menu icon. On mobile, this icon is usually in the top right corner of the screen. A menu will pop up with several options.

Tap Edit group settings from this menu. The settings page will open. Scroll to the top of the page where you will see the group name field. Tap the name field to select it, then use your keyboard to delete the old name and type the new one. Once you have entered the new name, scroll down and tap Save changes. The change takes effect immediately.

What happens to the group URL when you rename

The group's web address (URL) may or may not change when you rename the group. If your group was created recently, Facebook usually updates the URL to match the new name. If your group has been around for a while, the URL may stay the same even though the display name changes.

This does not affect how members find or access the group. Members can still search for the group by its new name and will find it. Existing links to the group will continue to work regardless of whether the URL changed. You cannot manually edit the URL yourself — Facebook handles this automatically.

If you cannot find the edit settings option

If you click the three-dot menu and do not see Edit group settings, you do not have admin or editing permissions for this group. Only the group creator and members who have been given admin or moderator status can change the group name. If you think you should have these permissions, contact the group creator or another admin and ask them to give you editing access.

If you are the group creator and still do not see the option, try refreshing the page or logging out and back in. Sometimes Facebook's interface takes a moment to load all available options. If the problem continues, try using a different browser or device.

Renaming a group multiple times

Facebook does not restrict how often you can rename a group. You can change the name as many times as you want, whenever you want. There is no waiting period between name changes, and there are no limits on how many times per day or per week you can do this.

However, changing the group name frequently can confuse members who are used to the old name. If you rename a group, consider posting an announcement in the group so members know why the name changed and what the group is now called. This is especially important if the name change reflects a shift in the group's purpose or focus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change a Facebook group name if I am not the creator?

Only if the group creator or another admin has given you editing permissions. Ask an admin to make you a moderator or give you the ability to edit group settings. Once you have those permissions, you can rename the group the same way an admin would.

Will members get notified when I change the group name?

Members will see the new name the next time they visit the group, but Facebook does not send a notification about the name change. If the new name is significantly different from the old one, post an announcement in the group so members understand what happened.

What if I want to change the group name back to what it was before?

You can rename the group to anything you want at any time. Go back to the three-dot menu, select Edit group settings, change the name field back to the old name, and save. There is no restriction on reverting to a previous name.

Does changing the group name affect the group's privacy settings?

No. Renaming a group only changes the name. The privacy level (public, closed, or secret), member list, posts, and all other group settings stay exactly the same. You would need to separately edit those settings if you wanted to change them.

Can I use special characters or emojis in a Facebook group name?

Facebook allows most characters in group names, including numbers and some punctuation. Emojis usually work as well. However, Facebook may reject names that violate its community standards or contain certain prohibited content. If your name is rejected, try removing special characters or rephrasing it.