Where to find the page name setting

To change your Facebook page name, go to your page and click Settings in the top right corner. From there, select Page Info on the left sidebar. You will see a section called Page Name with your current name displayed. Click the pencil icon next to it to edit.

Facebook will show you a text box with your existing page name. Delete the old name and type the new one. The name can be up to 255 characters, though shorter names are easier for people to find and remember. Once you have typed the new name, click Save Changes.

Key Takeaways

  • Page name changes happen in Settings > Page Info, and you can make the change yourself without waiting for Facebook approval.
  • You can change your page name once every 60 days, so plan ahead if you know you will want to adjust it again soon.
  • The new name takes effect when ready, but it may take a few minutes to show up everywhere people see your page.
  • If your page is verified (has a blue checkmark), Facebook may review the name change to make sure it matches your actual business or organization.

The 60-day waiting period between changes

Facebook limits how often you can change your page name to once every 60 days. This rule exists to prevent confusion — if a page name changed constantly, people would have trouble finding it or knowing what they were following. If you try to change the name before 60 days have passed since your last change, Facebook will tell you when you can make the next change.

If you made a mistake with your last name change and need to fix it right away, you can contact Facebook through the Help Center, though they do not always grant exceptions. It is worth planning your page name carefully the first time so you do not waste your one change per 60 days on a correction.

What happens if your page is verified

A verified page has a blue checkmark next to the name, which means Facebook has confirmed the page represents a real business, public figure, or organization. If your page is verified, Facebook reviews name changes before they go live. This review usually takes a few hours to a day, and Facebook checks that the new name matches what your business or organization is actually called.

If you try to change a verified page to something misleading — like adding words that are not part of your real name — Facebook will reject the change. The review is automatic, so you do not need to do anything except submit the new name and wait. If the change is rejected, Facebook will explain why, and you can try a different name.

How the change appears to your followers

When you change your page name, the new name shows up in your page header, in search results, and on posts from your page almost when ready. However, it can take a few minutes for the change to appear everywhere — in people's feeds, in notifications, or in their saved pages list. This delay is normal and does not mean anything went wrong.

Your page URL (the web address) does not change when you change the page name. If your page URL is facebook.com/mycompany, it stays that way even if you change the page name to something different. This is helpful because people who have bookmarked your page or shared the link will still reach you.

Changing the page name versus the username

Facebook pages have two separate identifiers: the page name and the username (also called a custom URL). The page name is what people see and read — it can have spaces and special characters. The username is the short web address, like facebook.com/yourname, and it can only contain letters, numbers, periods, and hyphens.

You change the page name in Settings > Page Info, as described above. To change the username, go to Settings and look for Page Address or Username on the left sidebar. You can only set a username once your page has at least 25 followers, and you can change it once every 60 days, just like the page name. The two changes count separately — you could change your page name and your username on the same day if needed.

What you cannot change about your page

Some page details are locked and cannot be changed once you create the page. The page category — whether your page is for a business, community, creator, or something else — cannot be changed after creation. If you chose the wrong category, you would need to create a new page with the correct category and rebuild your followers.

The page ID, a unique number Facebook assigns to every page, also cannot be changed. This number is used behind the scenes for things like connecting your page to advertising tools or other apps. You will not see it in normal use, but if you ever need to reference your page in a technical setting, this number stays the same forever.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Yes, but you still have to wait 60 days between changes. If you changed your page name and now want the old name back, you can do that — just wait until the 60-day window has passed, then go back to Settings > Page Info and change it again.

Will changing my page name affect my followers or posts?

No. Your followers stay on your page, and all your old posts remain exactly as they are. The only thing that changes is the name people see at the top of your page and in search results. Everything else — your follower count, your message history, your photos — stays the same.

What if Facebook rejects my name change?

If your page is verified, Facebook may reject a name that does not match your actual business or organization. If this happens, try a name that more closely matches your real name, and submit it again. If you believe the rejection was a mistake, you can contact Facebook through the Help Center to ask for a review.

Can I use special characters or emojis in my page name?

You can use some special characters like hyphens, apostrophes, and ampersands in your page name. Emojis are not supported in the page name field itself, though you can use them in your page description or posts. Stick to standard letters, numbers, and common punctuation for the best results.

Does changing my page name affect my ads or business tools?

No. Your ads, Meta Business Suite, and other connected tools will continue to work normally. The page name change is purely cosmetic — it does not affect how your page functions or how your business tools connect to it.