Can You Change a Facebook Page's Name?
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Yes. You can request a change to your Facebook Page's name. You need Facebook access to the Page; task access alone does not let you request the change. Facebook says changing the Page name does not change its username or web address.
Switch into the Page, open Page setup, edit the name, and submit the request. Facebook may not show the option if your access or the Page's status does not allow it.
Is the Page name the same as its username?
No. The Page name and username are separate settings. The name is the public title displayed for the Page. The username is the unique handle used in its web address, such as facebook.com/username.
| Setting | What it identifies | What happens when you change the Page name |
|---|---|---|
| Page name | The title shown on the Page | You submit a separate name-change request |
| Username | The Page handle and web address | It does not change automatically with the Page name |
If you want the address or handle to match the new title, review the username setting separately. Facebook has separate controls and requirements for usernames.
Who can request a Page name change?
A person with Facebook access to the Page can request the change. Facebook says people with task access cannot request a Page name change. If you do not see the edit option, first check your Page access rather than trying a different display name.
The proposed name must follow Facebook's Page name guidelines and accurately reflect the Page. A request is not a guarantee that Facebook will accept the new name.
How do you change the Facebook Page name?
Use the Page's settings to submit the request. Facebook's desktop instructions are:
- Log into Facebook and select your profile photo.
- Choose See all Profiles, then switch into the Page.
- Open the Page's profile photo menu, then choose Settings & privacy and Settings.
- Open Page setup, then select Name.
- Choose Edit next to the Page name.
- Enter the proposed name and select Review Change.
- Follow the confirmation steps and submit the request.
Facebook may change menu labels or their location. If your screen differs, follow the current Page setup controls shown for your account.
See Facebook's official Page name change instructions.
Why can't you edit the Page name?
The option may be missing because of access, a recent change, or a Page limitation. Facebook lists several reasons:
- You do not have a Page role or access that allows the change.
- You or someone else with Facebook access changed the Page name recently.
- The Page may have limits that affect the setting.
- The Page is regional and included under a global Page.
Check the Page's access and any visible notices first. If the setting is still unavailable, consult Facebook's Help Center for the Page's current status and options.
What happens after you submit the request?
Facebook receives a request to change the Page name. Review the proposed spelling and brand wording before submitting. The Help Center does not promise a specific review time or approval outcome.
While the request is pending, do not assume that the public Page name or username has changed. Check the Page directly for its current displayed name, and change the username separately if needed and eligible.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change my Facebook Page name?
Yes. A person with Facebook access can request a name change in Page setup.
Does changing the Page name change its username?
No. Facebook says the Page name change does not affect the username or web address.
Can someone with task access change the Page name?
No. Facebook says task access is not enough to request a Page name change.
Why is the Page name edit option missing?
Check Page access, recent name changes, Page limits, and whether the Page is part of a global Page.
Is a name change approved automatically?
No guarantee is stated. Facebook describes this as a request, and the proposed name must follow its guidelines.
Can I change the Page username too?
Yes, but it is a separate setting with separate access and availability requirements.
Bottom line
You can request a Facebook Page name change if you have the required Facebook access. The username and web address are separate, so check them independently if you are updating the Page's identity.
For another Page management question, read our guide to Facebook Page access and admins.
Sources: Facebook Help Center: change a Page name and Facebook Help Center: change a Page username and web address.
