You can edit a Facebook group name from the group settings, and it takes about one minute

To change a Facebook group name, open the group, tap or click the three dots or gear icon at the top, select "Edit group settings" or "Group settings," find the name field, type the new name, and save. The exact steps depend on whether you're using Facebook on a phone or computer, but the process is the same either way. Only group admins can change the group name — regular members cannot.

Facebook does not limit how many times you can change a group name, so you can update it whenever you need to. The new name appears immediately to all group members. If you change your mind, you can change it back using the same steps.

Key Takeaways

  • Only group admins and the group creator can change the group name; regular members do not have this permission.
  • On a phone, open the group, tap the three dots at the top right, tap "Edit group settings," and change the name in the first field.
  • On a computer, click the gear icon at the top of the group page, click "Edit group settings," and change the name in the first field.
  • The new name shows to all members immediately, and you can change it again at any time without restrictions.

Steps on a phone or tablet

Open the Facebook app and go to the group you want to rename. At the top of the group page, you will see three horizontal dots (sometimes called a menu icon) in the upper right corner. Tap those three dots.

A menu will appear with several options. Look for "Edit group settings" or "Group settings" — the exact wording depends on your phone and which version of Facebook you have. Tap that option. The settings page will open, and the group name field will be at the top. Tap the name field, delete the current name, type the new name, and then tap "Save" or "Done" at the bottom of the screen.

Steps on a computer

Go to the group in your web browser and look at the top of the group page. You will see a gear icon (⚙) in the upper right area, near the search box. Click that gear icon.

A dropdown menu will appear. Click "Edit group settings." The settings page will load, and you will see the group name field at the top. Click in the name field, select all the text, type the new name, and then click the "Save" button at the bottom of the page. Your new group name will appear immediately.

What happens after you change the group name

All members of the group will see the new name right away in their group list and when they visit the group page. Facebook does not send a notification to members about the name change, so they will simply notice it the next time they open the group.

The group's web address (URL) does not change when you rename the group, and all posts, photos, and member history stay exactly as they were. Changing the name does not affect the group's privacy settings, member list, or any content inside the group.

If you cannot find the edit option

If you do not see the three dots or gear icon, you may not be an admin of the group. Only admins and the group creator can change the group name. Ask the group creator or another admin to make the change, or ask them to promote you to admin status if you need to manage the group.

If you are an admin but still cannot find the settings option, try logging out and logging back in, or try using a different device or browser. Sometimes Facebook takes a few minutes to sync permissions across devices. If the problem continues, you can also try accessing the group from a computer if you have been using a phone, or vice versa.

Renaming a group you just created

If you created the group very recently and have not yet added members, you can rename it using the same steps above. There is no waiting period — you can change the name immediately after creating the group. This is useful if you want to test out a name and then change it before inviting people.

Some people create a group with a temporary name, add a few members, and then rename it once they have decided on the final name. Facebook allows this without any penalty or restriction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change a group name if I am not the creator?

Yes, if you are an admin. The group creator can promote other members to admin status, and admins have the same power to rename the group as the creator does. If you are not an admin, you cannot change the name — you would need to ask an admin to do it for you.

Will members get notified when I change the group name?

No, Facebook does not send a notification about name changes. Members will see the new name the next time they open the group or look at their group list, but they will not receive a message or alert telling them the name has changed.

Can I change a group name back to one I used before?

Yes. Facebook does not prevent you from reusing old group names. If you want to change the name back to something you used in the past, you can do that using the same steps.

What if the name field is grayed out or locked?

If the name field appears locked or you cannot edit it, you may not have admin permissions. Check with the group creator or another admin to confirm your status. If you are an admin and the field is still locked, try refreshing the page or using a different browser.

Does changing the group name affect the group's privacy or member list?

No. Renaming a group does not change who can see it, who is a member, or any of the group's privacy settings. All posts, photos, and member history remain unchanged. Only the name that appears at the top of the group page is different.