You can edit a Facebook group name from the group settings menu

To change your Facebook group name, 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. The change takes effect when ready and all members see the new name right away.

You need to be the group admin or have the permission to edit group settings to make this change. If you created the group, you have this permission by default. If someone else created it, ask them to give you admin rights, or they can change the name themselves using the same steps.

Key Takeaways

  • Only group admins or members with edit permissions can change the group name.
  • The name change appears when ready for all members — there is no waiting period or approval step.
  • You can change the name as many times as you want, but Facebook may limit how often you do it if the changes seem unusual.
  • The old name does not appear in the group's history, so members will only see the current name.

Step-by-step: changing the group name on desktop

Open Facebook and go to the group you want to rename. At the top of the group page, look for the three horizontal dots (the menu icon) in the upper right corner next to the search box. Click it and a dropdown menu appears.

From that menu, select Edit group settings. A settings panel opens on the right side of your screen. At the very top of this panel, you will see a field with the current group name highlighted. Click in that field, delete the old name, and type the new one. Once you have entered the new name, scroll down slightly and click the Save button at the bottom of the panel. The name updates when ready.

Step-by-step: changing the group name on mobile

Open the Facebook app and navigate to your group. Tap the three-dot menu icon at the top right of the group header. A menu slides up from the bottom of your screen. Scroll down and tap Edit group settings.

The settings screen opens. At the top, you will see the group name field. Tap it to select the text, then delete the old name and type the new one. Scroll down and tap Save. The change takes effect right away, and you can close the settings screen.

What happens when you change the group name

All members of the group see the new name when ready in their group list and on the group page itself. There is no notification sent to members saying the name changed — they straightforward see the new name the next time they visit the group. The group's URL may stay the same even though the name changed, so old links to the group still work.

Facebook does not keep a visible history of old group names. Members cannot see what the group was called before unless they remember it themselves. If you change the name multiple times in a short period, Facebook may flag the activity as unusual and temporarily prevent further changes, but this is rare.

Reasons to change a group name

You might rename a group if its purpose has shifted, if the original name was a typo, or if the group has grown and needs a more professional or descriptive title. A group for a neighborhood might start as "Oak Street Friends" and later become "Oak Street Neighborhood Watch" as its focus narrows. A casual friend group might rename itself when it becomes an official club or organization.

If your group is public and searchable, a clearer name helps new members find it. If it is private, a name change is mostly for the benefit of existing members so they know what the group is about at a glance.

If you cannot edit the group name

If the Edit group settings option does not appear in your menu, you do not have admin rights for that group. Only the group creator and members promoted to admin can change the name. Contact the group creator or an existing admin and ask them to either change the name for you or promote you to admin status so you can do it yourself.

If you are the group creator but still cannot find the option, try logging out and back in, or close and reopen the Facebook app. Sometimes the menu does not load properly on the first try. If the problem continues, try using a different browser or device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change a group name back to what it was before?

Yes. Facebook does not prevent you from using an old name again. straightforward go back to Edit group settings and type the previous name. There is no restriction on reusing names you have used before.

Will members get notified when I change the group name?

No. Members do not receive a notification about the name change. They will see the new name the next time they visit the group, but there is no alert sent to their inbox or notification center.

How often can I change the group name?

You can change it as often as you want in most cases. However, if you change it many times in a short period, Facebook may temporarily block further changes to prevent spam or abuse. Wait a few days before trying again if this happens.

Does changing the group name affect the group's URL or link?

The group's URL usually stays the same even after a name change, so old links and bookmarks continue to work. However, if the group has a custom URL, that remains unchanged regardless of the name.

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

Only if the creator or another admin has given you admin rights. Ask the group creator to promote you to admin, or ask them to change the name for you.