You can change a Facebook group name from your phone or computer in under a minute

To rename a group, open the group, tap or click the group name at the top, select Edit Group Settings, change the name field, and save. You need to be the group admin or have been given permission to edit the group. The change takes effect when ready and all members see the new name the next time they open the group.

The process is the same whether you use Facebook on a phone, tablet, or computer. If you do not see an Edit Group Settings option, you do not have permission to rename the group — only admins and members with the edit permission can do this.

Key Takeaways

  • Only group admins or members with edit permission can change the group name.
  • The rename happens when ready and shows to all members without needing them to refresh or restart the app.
  • Facebook does not limit how many times you can change a group name, but changing it frequently can confuse members.
  • The old name does not appear in the group's history — members only see the current name unless they check the group info.

How to rename a group on Facebook mobile app

Open the Facebook app and go to the group you want to rename. Tap the group name at the very top of the screen — this opens the group info page. Scroll down and tap Edit Group Settings. The group name field appears at the top of the settings screen. Tap the name field, delete the current name, type the new name, and tap Save at the bottom.

If you do not see Edit Group Settings, you are not an admin or do not have permission to edit the group. Ask the group admin to give you that permission, or ask them to change the name for you. The admin can grant edit permission by going to group settings, tapping Members, finding your name, and selecting the pencil icon next to your name to change your role.

How to rename a group on Facebook desktop or web

Go to the group on Facebook.com and click the group name at the top of the page. This opens a dropdown menu with group options. Click Edit Group Settings. The group name field appears at the top. Click in the name field, clear the current text, type the new name, and click Save Changes.

On desktop, the group name also appears in the left sidebar under your groups list. The new name updates there as soon as you save, and all members see it the next time they load the group page or refresh their browser.

What happens when you change the group name

The new name appears when ready to all members. Members do not get a notification that the name changed — they straightforward see the new name the next time they open the group. If the group is public, the new name also appears in search results within a few minutes.

The old name does not stay in the group's history or activity log. Members cannot see what the group was called before unless they remember it themselves. If you want members to know why the name changed, you can post an announcement in the group explaining the reason.

Reasons to change a group name

Groups often get renamed when their purpose shifts — a neighborhood group might change from "Maple Street Residents" to "Maple Street Buy Nothing" if it becomes focused on trading items. A group created for a temporary event might be renamed to reflect its new ongoing purpose. Some groups rename themselves to be more welcoming or to correct a spelling mistake from when the group was first created.

You can rename a group as many times as you want, but frequent changes can confuse members who are looking for the group or trying to remember its name. If you rename a group more than once a month, consider posting in the group to explain why.

If you cannot find the Edit Group Settings option

The most common reason you cannot see Edit Group Settings is that you are not an admin. Only group admins and members with explicit edit permission can rename a group. If you created the group, you are automatically an admin and should see the option.

If you are an admin and still do not see the option, try logging out and logging back in, or close and reopen the Facebook app. If the option still does not appear after that, the group may have restrictions set by Facebook — this is rare and usually only happens if the group violates Facebook's rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes. Facebook does not prevent you from renaming a group to a previous name. There is no limit on how many times you can change the name, though members may be confused if you change it frequently.

Do members get notified when the group name changes?

No. Members do not receive a notification. They see the new name the next time they open the group. If you want members to know about the change, post an announcement in the group.

Can I change the group name if I am not the admin?

Only if the admin gave you edit permission. Ask the admin to go to group settings, find your name in the members list, and change your role to allow editing. Then you can rename the group.

What if the group name I want is already taken?

Facebook allows multiple groups to have the same name. You can rename your group to anything you want, even if another group uses that name. The groups are kept separate by their unique group ID.

How long does it take for the new name to show everywhere?

The name changes when ready in the group itself. If the group is public and appears in search results, the new name may take a few minutes to update in search results across Facebook.