You can change your Facebook page name from the page settings, and Facebook lets you do this once every 14 days

To change your page name, go to your Facebook page, click the three-dot menu in the top right, select "Edit page info," then click next to the page name at the top. Type the new name and click "Review Change." Facebook will show you how the name looks across the platform. Click "Confirm" and the change takes effect when ready. You can change it again after 14 days have passed.

The 14-day waiting period exists to prevent people from rapidly switching page names to confuse followers or hide a page's history. If you change your mind within a few minutes, you can undo the change by clicking the undo prompt that appears after you confirm.

Key Takeaways

  • Facebook page names can be changed from the page settings menu, and the change shows up right away across your page, followers' feeds, and search results.
  • You can only change your page name once every 14 days, so plan ahead if you need to rebrand.
  • Facebook will show you a preview of how the new name appears before you confirm, so you can catch typos or formatting issues.
  • If you have a verified page (with a blue checkmark), changing the name does not affect your verification status.
  • The old page name becomes available for other people to use once your change is confirmed.

What happens to your page history when you change the name

Your page's history, posts, followers, and engagement metrics stay exactly the same when you change the name. People who follow your page will see the new name in their feeds and on your page itself. Search results will show the new name within a few hours. The URL of your page (the web address) does not change unless you have a custom URL, which you can update separately.

If your page has a custom URL — something like facebook.com/yourpagename instead of facebook.com/pages/your-page/123456789 — you may need to update that separately in the page settings. Custom URLs can only be changed once every 30 days, so check whether you need to update it before you change the page name.

When you cannot change your page name

Facebook will not let you change your page name if you have already changed it within the last 14 days. If you try, you will see a message telling you when you can change it again. You also cannot change your page name to something that violates Facebook's naming rules — for example, a name that impersonates a real person or organization, contains excessive symbols or numbers, or uses all capital letters.

If Facebook rejects your new name, the rejection message will tell you which rule it breaks. Common reasons include using a name that is too similar to an existing page, using a name that looks like spam, or using special characters in ways that do not match Facebook's guidelines. Try a different name and submit again.

Changing your page name versus changing your username

Your page name and your page username are two different things. The page name is what people see and what appears in search results. The username (or custom URL) is the web address people use to find your page directly. You can change your page name every 14 days, but you can only change your username once every 30 days.

If you want people to be able to find your page at a short, memorable web address, you need a username. Go to your page settings, click "Page info," then look for "Username" and click "Create username." You can only create a username once, but you can change it every 30 days after that. The username must be between 5 and 50 characters and cannot contain spaces.

How your followers see the name change

When you change your page name, your followers will see the new name the next time they visit your page or see it mentioned in their feed. They will not receive a notification that the name has changed. If your page is large or well-known, some followers may not notice the change right away, especially if they follow many pages.

If you want to tell your followers about the name change, post an announcement on your page explaining why you changed it. This is especially important if your page is a business, organization, or public figure account, because followers may be confused if they see a different name without explanation.

Undoing a page name change

If you change your page name and when ready realize it was a mistake, click the undo option that appears at the top of your page for a few minutes after the change. This will revert your page name to what it was before. After the undo window closes, you will have to wait 14 days before you can change the name again.

If you wait more than a few minutes and the undo option is gone, you cannot undo the change directly. You will have to wait 14 days and then change the name back manually. Keep track of when you made the change so you know when you are may be able to access to change it again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my page name affect my page's followers or engagement?

No. Your followers stay on your page, and all your posts, likes, comments, and shares remain exactly the same. The only thing that changes is what the page is called. Search rankings may shift slightly as Facebook re-indexes the page with the new name, but your engagement history is not affected.

Can I change my page name to something someone else is already using?

No. Facebook will reject the name if another page already uses it. You can use a similar name with slight variations — like adding a location, year, or descriptor — but the exact name must be unique. If a page with your desired name is inactive, you cannot take over the name; you will have to choose something different.

What if I change my page name and Facebook says it violates community standards?

Facebook will reject the name and tell you which rule it breaks. Common violations include impersonation, spam-like formatting, or excessive symbols. Read the rejection message carefully and try a different name that follows Facebook's naming guidelines. If you believe the rejection was a mistake, you can appeal through Facebook's help center.

How long does it take for the new page name to show up everywhere on Facebook?

The name change takes effect when ready on your page itself. It usually appears in search results and other places across Facebook within a few hours, but it can sometimes take up to 24 hours for the change to show everywhere. During this time, both the old and new names may appear in different places on the platform.