Is this possible? The answer is yes. Here we take a look at how to change your Facebook Page name…
How to Change Your Facebook Page Name
If you’ve created a Facebook Page already and you need to change its name, it’s relatively easy. The steps are the same whether your Page is non-commercial or an official Facebook Business Page.
However, we recommend doing this with the browser version of Facebook, since the process isn’t always reliable on the mobile app.
It’s also important to note that you need be an admin of a Page before you can edit or change its name.
1. Open Your Facebook Page
To locate your Facebook Page, log into your Facebook account and click on Pages on the sidebar.
You can also click on the flag icon at the top of the screen to load your Pages menu.
Here, you will see a list of Pages that you manage. Once you locate your Facebook Page, select it.
2. Edit Your Facebook Page Name
Next, on the Manage Page sidebar to the left, select the Edit Page Info option.
In this menu, click on the Name field and type your new Facebook Page name.
3. Apply New Facebook Page Name Change
Once you’ve typed out the new name, click on any blank space outside the field, and a Confirm Page Name Request menu pops up.
Click on the Request changes button to confirm. You will then need to wait for Facebook’s approval.
According to Facebook’s policy, once you change your Page name, you can’t change it again for another seven days.
Approval for the name change can take up to three days. So, wait patiently for a confirmation of your request.
How to Change Your Facebook Page Username
After your Page’s name request is approved, you should also consider changing your page username. While doing this isn’t one of the criteria for changing your Page name, it makes your Page identity consistent.
To change your Page username, type a unique username that reflects your Page’s name in the Username field (directly below the Name field). Then click on any blank space on the web app and wait for Facebook to apply that new change.
A Facebook Page username change doesn’t go through any pending approval.
Now that you know how to change your Page name and username on Facebook, you can also learn about our Facebook hacks guide to make using Facebook more fun for you.
Page Name Change Request Rejected? Double-Check These Criteria
If your request to change your Facebook Page name is rejected, then it’s usually due to reasons related to Facebook’s policy.
To prevent this, ensure that you double-check to see that you haven’t violated any of the following criteria before retrying the Page name change.
Use a unique name that doesn’t change the intent of what your Page originally stands for. Don’t use names that are abusive or derogatory to any organization or individual. Use acceptable stylization and avoid mixed letters. Avoid the use of generic words. Instead, blend descriptive words with generic words.
If you’re rebranding your blog, business, or organization, Facebook may require you to provide proof that you’ve informed your Page followers. For example, you can post to your Page that you’ve changed your brand’s name and announce the new change.
To find out more about Page name guidelines, visit the Facebook Help Center.
What Happens If People Search for Your Page by Its Old Name?
If you have an established following already, you might still want them to keep seeing your Facebook Page when they search for it.
After a successful change of your Facebook Page name, when people try to search for it by the old name, that old name still appears in the search results. But when people visit your page, the new page name will reflect.
Eventually, Facebook may reflect the new name in the old name’s search results once enough time has passed.
Therefore, changing your Facebook Page name doesn’t affect its searchability for existing followers.
Is It Smart to Change Your Facebook Page Name?
Your Facebook Page is part of your online presence and its growth affects your business or brand as well.
So, if you realize that changing your page name on Facebook can help your goals, it’s a risk worth taking. After all, it will still show up in the old name’s search results.
