You can change a Facebook page or group name from the settings menu, but the process differs slightly depending on which one you're managing

If you manage a Facebook page, you'll find the name change option in the page settings under "General." If you manage a group, the option lives in the group settings under "Edit Group Settings." Both changes take effect immediately, though Facebook may review the new name if it violates their naming policies. You can change the name as many times as you want, but Facebook limits how often you can change it — typically once every 28 days if the change was rejected or if you're switching to a name that's very different from the original.

The steps are straightforward and take less than a minute to complete. Whether you're rebranding, fixing a typo, or shifting your community's focus, the name change is live as soon as you save it. Your followers and members see the new name instantly, and all your past posts and engagement history stay attached to your page or group.

Key Takeaways

  • Page names are changed through Page Settings > General > Page Name, and the change appears instantly to everyone who visits your page.
  • Group names are changed through Group Settings > Edit Group Settings > Group Name, and all members see the new name right away.
  • Facebook may temporarily hide your page or group if the new name violates their Community Standards, such as using impersonation or hate speech.
  • If your name change is rejected, you can try again after 28 days or contact Facebook through their help center to appeal.

How to change a Facebook page name

Open the Facebook page you manage and look for the settings icon (three horizontal lines or a gear icon, depending on your device). Tap or click "Settings and Privacy," then "Settings." Scroll down to find "General" and tap or click it. Look for the field labeled "Page Name" — this is where the current name appears.

Click or tap in the name field and delete the old name, then type the new one. Facebook allows up to 255 characters, though most page names are much shorter. Once you've typed the new name, look for a "Save" or "Confirm" button and tap or click it. The name change takes effect immediately, and everyone who visits your page will see the new name within seconds.

How to change a Facebook group name

Open the group you manage and tap or click the three dots or settings icon in the top right corner. Select "Edit Group Settings" from the menu. You'll see a field at the top labeled "Group Name" — this is where the current name appears.

Tap or click in the name field and replace the old name with the new one. Type your new group name (up to 255 characters) and look for a "Save" or "Done" button. Tap or click it, and the name change appears to all group members immediately. Unlike page names, group names don't go through a separate review process — the change is live as soon as you save it.

What happens if Facebook rejects your new name

Facebook reviews page names (but not group names) against their Community Standards. If your new page name includes impersonation — pretending to be a real person or organization you don't represent — Facebook will reject it. The same applies to names that include hate speech, sexual content, or spam-like language such as excessive symbols or repeated characters.

If your name change is rejected, Facebook will show you a message explaining why. You can try a different name immediately, or you can wait 28 days and try the same name again if you believe it was rejected in error. If you want to dispute the rejection, go to the Facebook Help Center, search for "Report a Problem," and describe why you believe your page name should be allowed.

Reasons to change a page or group name

You might change a page name because your business, organization, or community focus has shifted. A local book club that becomes a book-and-film club might update its name to reflect the new scope. A small business that expands its services might rename its page to match a new brand identity.

You might also change a group name if the original name was a typo, if it's no longer descriptive of what the group actually does, or if you're rebranding to reach a different audience. Group names can be changed as often as you want without waiting periods, so there's no penalty for updating it if the current name no longer fits.

Things to know before you change the name

Your page or group URL (the web address) may not change automatically when you rename it. If your page URL was facebook.com/pages/old-name, it might stay that way even after you change the display name. This doesn't affect how people find you — they can still search for the new name and find your page — but the URL itself may remain linked to the old name.

Members and followers will see the new name immediately, but they won't receive a notification that the name has changed. If you want people to know about the change, you can post an announcement in your group or on your page. This is especially useful if the name change is significant or if some members might not recognize the new name right away.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often can I change my page or group name?

Group names can be changed as often as you want with no waiting period. Page names can be changed immediately if approved, but if Facebook rejects your new name, you must wait 28 days before trying again. If your previous name change was rejected, the 28-day timer starts from that rejection date.

Will my page followers see the old name or the new name?

All followers and members see the new name instantly once you save the change. The old name disappears from your page and from search results. However, people who have bookmarked your old page URL may still see the old name in their browser history or bookmarks until they clear that data.

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

Yes. Changing back to a previous name counts as a regular name change, so you can do it immediately unless Facebook rejected that name in the past. If a name was rejected, you'll need to wait 28 days before using it again.

What if someone else has the name I want to use?

Facebook allows multiple pages and groups to have the same name, so you can use a name even if another page or group already has it. However, your page URL will be different, and people searching for that name will see all pages and groups with that name in their results.

Does changing my page name affect my followers or engagement?

No. Your follower count, posts, and all past engagement stay exactly the same. The only thing that changes is the name people see. Your page history, photos, and all previous posts remain linked to your page under the new name.