You can change your Facebook page name from the page settings menu in about two minutes

Open the Facebook page you want to rename. Click the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the top right corner of the page header. Scroll down and select Settings. On the left side, click General. Find the row labeled Page Name and click the pencil icon next to it. Type the new name you want, then click Save Changes.

Facebook will ask you to confirm the change. You'll see a message saying your page name has been updated. The new name appears when ready on your page and in search results. People who follow your page will see the change in their feed.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your page name once every 60 days, so plan ahead if you need to rename it again soon.
  • The page name change takes effect right away, but search engines may take a few days to show the new name in results.
  • If you change the page name, the web address (URL) stays the same unless you manually edit it in the About section.
  • People who have bookmarked your old page URL will still reach your page, even though the name has changed.

What happens to your page URL when you change the name

Your page's web address does not change automatically when you rename the page. If your old URL was facebook.com/pages/OldName/123456789, it stays that way even after you change the name to something new. This is actually helpful — anyone who bookmarked the old link or shared it will still land on your page.

If you want to change the URL itself, go back to Settings, click General, and find the Page Address (URL) section. You can edit this separately from the page name. Facebook only lets you change the URL once every 60 days, and you cannot reuse a URL you've already used before.

The 60-day waiting period between name changes

After you change your page name, you have to wait 60 days before you can change it again. This limit applies whether you're renaming the page, changing the URL, or both. If you try to rename before 60 days have passed, Facebook will show you a message telling you when you can make the next change.

Plan your page name carefully before you make the change. If you realize you made a typo or want a different name, you'll need to wait the full 60 days. There's no way to speed up this waiting period or get an exception.

Renaming a page you don't own or manage

You can only change a page name if you are an admin or editor of that page. If you manage the page on behalf of a business or organization, you have the permission to rename it. If you're just a regular follower, you won't see the Settings option and cannot make changes.

If you think a page name is wrong or violates Facebook's rules, you can report it. Click the three dots in the top right of the page and select Report Page. Facebook will review the report, but they won't rename the page just because you asked — they only take action if the name breaks their community standards.

Things to know before you rename your page

When you change your page name, Facebook notifies your followers that the page has been renamed. They'll see a post in their feed saying something like "Your Page Name changed their page name." This is automatic and you cannot turn it off. It's a good way to let people know about the change without having to post separately.

If your page is verified (has a blue checkmark), the verification stays with your page after you rename it. The checkmark doesn't disappear, and you don't have to re-verify. However, if your new name is very different from your old one, Facebook may review your verification status to make sure the new name still matches your real identity or business.

Renaming a page for a business or organization

If you're renaming a business page, make sure the new name matches what you use everywhere else — your website, business registration, and other social media. This helps people find you and builds trust. If you've been using the old name for a long time, some customers or followers might search for the old name and not find you right away.

Consider posting about the name change on your page a few days before or after you make it. Explain why you're changing the name so your followers understand. You can also update your page description and About section to mention the old name, so people searching for it can still find you. This is especially important if you've been in business under the old name for years.

Troubleshooting name change problems

If you click Save Changes and nothing happens, refresh the page and try again. Sometimes the change goes through but the page doesn't update visually right away. Wait a few seconds and reload the page in your browser.

If Facebook won't let you change the name and you're not seeing the 60-day message, the page name you're trying to use might already be taken or might violate Facebook's naming rules. Page names cannot include excessive symbols, numbers at the beginning, or misleading information. Try a slightly different name. If you keep getting an error, contact Facebook through the Help Center — there's a form to report technical problems with page settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my followers see that I changed the page name?

Yes. Facebook automatically posts a notification in your followers' feeds saying your page changed its name. You cannot turn off this notification. It appears as a system message, not a regular post you made.

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

You can change it back, but you have to wait 60 days from the first change. If you changed the name on January 1st, you cannot change it again until March 1st. This applies whether you're changing it to something new or reverting to the old name.

Does changing the page name affect my page's followers or likes?

No. Your follower count, likes, and all your posts stay exactly the same. The only thing that changes is the name people see at the top of your page and in search results. Your page history and all past posts remain unchanged.

What if someone else already has the name I want?

Facebook allows multiple pages to have the same name. You can rename your page to something another page already uses. However, when people search for that name, both pages will show up in results, which might confuse your followers.

Can I change my page name on the Facebook mobile app?

Yes. Open the page, tap the three horizontal lines, scroll to Settings, tap General, and find Page Name. The steps are the same as on a computer, just with mobile buttons instead of a desktop menu.