You can change your Facebook page name directly from the page settings, but Facebook limits how often you can do it

To change your Facebook page name, open the page, click Settings in the top menu, select Edit Page Info on the left sidebar, and update the name field. Facebook allows you to change your page name once every 60 days, so plan ahead if you need a different name. The change takes effect immediately, though it may take a few minutes to show everywhere Facebook displays your page.

If you have not changed your page name in the past 60 days, you will see the name field as editable. If you changed it recently, that field will be locked until the 60-day window passes. There is no way around this limit — Facebook enforces it to prevent confusion and spam.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your Facebook page, click Settings, then select Edit Page Info to find the name field you can change.
  • Facebook allows one name change every 60 days, and you cannot change it again until that period passes.
  • Your new page name shows up right away on your page, though it may take a few minutes to update in search results and other places.
  • If you are trying to change a page you do not manage, you will need admin access to that page first.

Step-by-step: changing your page name

Start by going to your Facebook page. At the top, you will see a menu with options like Home, Posts, and Settings. Click Settings.

On the left side of the screen, you will see a list of options. Look for Edit Page Info and click it. This opens a form with several fields, including the page name at the top. Click directly on the name field to edit it. Type your new name, then scroll down and click Save Changes at the bottom of the form.

Facebook will ask you to confirm the change. Once you do, the new name appears on your page immediately. Other people will see the updated name right away, though search results and Facebook's directory may take a few minutes to catch up.

What happens if you see a locked name field

If the name field is grayed out or shows a message saying you cannot change it, you have already changed your page name within the last 60 days. Facebook enforces this rule strictly — there is no exception process or way to request an earlier change.

Write down the date you made your last change, then count forward 60 days. That is when you will be able to change the name again. If you are unsure when you last changed it, check your page activity log: go to Settings, click Logs in the left menu, and look for entries that say "Name changed to."

Changing a page name you do not currently manage

If you are trying to change a page that someone else created or manages, you will need admin access first. Ask the page owner to add you as an admin. They can do this by going to Settings, clicking Page Roles on the left, and typing your name or email address in the Admin field.

Once you have admin access, follow the same steps above: go to Settings, click Edit Page Info, and change the name. You will have the same 60-day limit as any other admin on the page.

Things to know before you change your page name

Your page URL may or may not change depending on what you set it to. If your page has a custom URL (like facebook.com/yourpagename), changing the page name does not automatically change the URL. You can update the URL separately in Settings under Edit Page Info, but that also has a limit — you can change it once every 60 days, and it must be different from your current URL.

People who follow your page will still see your posts and updates after you change the name. The change does not affect your followers, your page history, or any content you have posted. It is purely a name change on the surface.

If your page is verified (has a blue checkmark), the name change does not affect your verification status. However, if your new name is drastically different from your old one, Facebook may review your verification to make sure it still matches your real identity or business.

If you want to change your page name more than once every 60 days

Facebook does not offer exceptions to the 60-day rule. If you need to change your page name again before 60 days have passed, your only option is to create a new page with the name you want. This means starting from scratch — you will lose your followers, posts, and page history.

Because of this, most people wait until they are certain about a name change before making it. If you are testing out a new name or brand, consider using a separate test page first rather than changing your main page multiple times.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my followers see that I changed the page name?

Your followers will see the new name the next time they visit your page, but Facebook does not send them a notification about the change. The change is visible in your page activity log if someone looks for it, but most people will not notice unless they visit your page directly.

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

Yes, you can change it back, but you still have to wait 60 days between changes. If you changed your page name and want to revert it, you will have to wait until the 60-day window passes, then change it back to the original name.

What if Facebook says my new name violates their rules?

Facebook rejects page names that include excessive symbols, numbers, or words that look like spam. If your name is rejected, try removing numbers or special characters, or use a more straightforward business or community name. If you believe your name is legitimate, you can contact Facebook support through the Help Center.

Does changing my page name affect my page's reach or visibility?

Changing your page name does not hurt your reach or visibility. Your page keeps the same followers, engagement history, and ranking in Facebook's algorithm. Search results may take a few minutes to update, but your page will show up under the new name once they do.