Where to find the page name setting

To change your Facebook page name, go to your page (not your personal profile) and look for the Settings option. On a computer, this appears as a gear icon or text link near the top right of your page header. On a phone, tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) at the bottom right, scroll down, and select Settings & Privacy, then Settings.

Once you are in Settings, look for a section called General or Page Info — the exact name depends on whether you are on a computer or phone, but it is always near the top of the Settings menu. This is where Facebook stores your page name, category, and other basic information about your page.

Key Takeaways

  • Your page name lives in Settings under the General or Page Info section, accessible from the gear icon at the top of your page.
  • Facebook limits how often you can change your page name — usually once every 60 days — so choose a name you plan to keep.
  • The name you enter here is what appears at the top of your page and in search results, so keep it clear and related to what your page is about.
  • If you see a message that you cannot change your name yet, you have changed it recently and must wait until the 60-day window passes.

The steps to edit your page name

In the General section, find the field labeled Page Name or Name. Click or tap directly on the text to edit it. Delete the old name and type the new one you want. Facebook will show you what your new name will look like as you type.

After you have entered the new name, look for a Save or Confirm button near the bottom of that field or section. Click it to save your change. Facebook will process the change when ready, and your page name will update across your page, in search results, and in any links people have shared.

If you do not see a Save button appear, try scrolling down slightly — sometimes the button sits just below the text field. On a phone, you may need to tap outside the text field first to make the Save button appear.

What happens if you cannot change your name

Facebook enforces a 60-day waiting period between page name changes. If you changed your page name recently and try to change it again, you will see a message telling you when you can make the next change. This limit exists to prevent confusion and abuse, so you cannot work around it.

If you see an error message that does not mention the 60-day rule, the problem is usually one of these: you do not have admin rights to the page, Facebook flagged the new name as against its policies (for example, all numbers or symbols with no real words), or your page was very recently created. Check that you are logged in as an admin, not just a regular member of the page.

Rules for what your page name can be

Facebook does not allow page names that are only numbers, only symbols, or that impersonate a real person or business. Your page name should be related to what your page actually is — a business name, organization name, or clear description of the page's purpose. If your page is for a local business, include the city name if possible, since that helps people find you in search.

Avoid using ALL CAPS for the entire name, as Facebook may reject it or convert it to normal capitalization. You can use capital letters normally (like "New York Bakery"), but not as a stylistic choice for every word. If your name change is rejected, read the error message carefully — it will tell you which rule your new name broke.

The difference between page name and username

Your page name is the main title that appears at the top of your page and in search results. Your username (also called a vanity URL) is the short web address people can use to find your page — for example, facebook.com/yourpagename. These are two separate things, and changing one does not change the other.

You can edit your username in the same Settings section, usually under a field called Username or Web Address. Usernames have their own rules: they must be at least 5 characters, can only contain letters, numbers, periods, and underscores, and cannot be changed more than once every 60 days either. Most people keep their username the same even if they change their page name, because the username is what they share in links and ads.

Why your page name matters for discovery

Your page name is the first thing people see when they search for your page or when someone shares a link to it. A clear, descriptive name helps people understand what your page is about before they click. If you run a business, include your business name and ideally your location. If you run a community page, make the purpose obvious.

Changing your page name does not hurt your page's reach or performance — Facebook does not penalize you for a name change. However, people who bookmarked your old page or shared links to it will still find you, because those links do not break. The change is visible when ready to everyone, so if you have followers, they will see the new name the next time they visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my page name more than once?

Yes, but only once every 60 days. After you change your page name, you must wait 60 days before you can change it again. This is a hard limit that Facebook enforces, so you cannot request an exception or change it sooner.

Will changing my page name affect my followers or posts?

No. Your followers stay on your page, all your posts remain visible, and your page history does not change. Only the name at the top of the page updates. People who follow you will see the new name, but nothing else about your page changes.

What if I want to change my page name back to what it was before?

You can change it back, but you still have to wait 60 days from your last change. If you changed your name yesterday and want to revert it today, you cannot — you must wait until the 60-day window closes. Plan your page name carefully before you save it.

Does my page username change when I change my page name?

No. Your username (the web address) stays the same unless you edit it separately in Settings. You can change your page name without touching your username, or change your username without changing your page name. They are independent of each other.

Why does Facebook reject my new page name?

The most common reasons are: the name is only numbers or symbols, it impersonates a real person or business, it violates Facebook's community standards, or you already changed your name within the last 60 days. Read the error message Facebook shows you — it will specify which rule your name broke.