Wondering how to change your Facebook Page URL?
It’s pretty simple, though Facebook once said you can’t.
I checked all of the Pages I admin, and the option to change the Page URL was readily available. Here’s how.
UPDATED for 2024! Current and correct for “New Page Experience” and mobile.
We will cover:
- Rules for your Facebook Business Page username.
- Exactly how to change your Facebook URL in 2024, whether you have the Classic or New experience.
- Best practices and cautions when changing your URL.
- Troubleshooting tips.
What’s My Facebook Page URL?
Your Facebook Page URL is the part of your web address after the https://www.facebook.com/. So in the case of my Fan Page, we’re talking about the LouiseMcom.
Facebook calls this your username. It’s also often referred to as your vanity URL.
NOTE: Here are the instructions if you need to change your Facebook Page NAME, instead of URL.
Important Rules for your Facebook Page URL aka Username
Not surprisingly, Facebook has a host of rules about usernames.
- You can only have one username for your Page or profile.
- You can’t claim a username someone else is already using.
- Usernames can only contain alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) or a period (“.”).
- They can’t contain generic terms or extensions (.com, .net). However I was able to append “com” with no problem.
- Periods (“.”) and capitalization don’t count as a part of a username. For example, johnsmith55, John.Smith55 and john.smith.55 are all considered the same username.
- Usernames must be at least 5 characters long.
- Your username must adhere to Facebook’s Terms. source
Keep in mind that you must be an admin to create or change the username for a Page.
You may not be able to immediately create a username for a new Page if you’ve recently created several new Pages.
How to Change a Facebook Page Username on Computer
I highly recommend you read the rules and cautions below to prepare properly, but if you want to jump in…
To change username in Facebook’s New Page Experience:
1 | On a computer, click the avatar at top right of any Facebook page and be sure you’re logged in as your Page, not your profile.
2 | Click Settings & privacy, then click Settings.
New Step Added 2024!
In Settings, you must click Page setup in the left sidebar, then the View button to the right of your name.
3 | Now you should see the General Page Settings. Click on Edit to the right of your username.
4 | Click into your Username area. Enter a new username. If it’s available, you’ll see a green checkmark and it will say Username is available.
5 | Click Save changes.
To change username in Facebook Classic:
1 | Log into Facebook as the personal profile that’s an Admin of the Page you wish to change on a computer.
2 | Go to your Page and click Edit Page info near the bottom left side (see image).
3 | Click into your Username area.
4 | Enter a new username. If it’s available, you’ll see a green checkmark.
If it’s not, you’ll get a red warning message to that effect, and the username will revert to your current one.
5 | Review your new username and then click outside the box. A message will pop up in a small black box at the lower left of your browser saying, Your changes have been saved.
And that’s it!
How to Change a Facebook Page URL on Mobile
You can change your Facebook Page URL on a mobile device – if you can bring up the desktop version of your Facebook Page in your mobile browser.
Then follow the instructions above.
I’ve read several articles and watched a few videos saying you can do it through the Messenger app. Nope!
That was for personal profiles only. I don’t even see that any more in 2024.
Can you change your username in Meta Business Suite? Sorry, that’s a nope as well.
Unfortunately, the option is NOT appearing anywhere on mobile. I’ve poked around everywhere.
While there IS an option in the Page Settings that says Edit profile name and username, it turns out that you can change your Page Name but not your username.
For now, web browser is the only way. Not in the app.
Can I Reserve a Facebook Page Username for Later?
Don’t rely on “reserving” a Facebook URL and username!
A Page’s username can also be removed because of inactivity. Keep the Page active. What exactly that means may depend on the Page’s history.
It happened to me! I set a URL and didn’t use the Page.
Now that URL belongs to someone else!
So if you want to hold a Facebook Page URL for later, post on the Page – or Facebook may release your username for someone else to snatch up.
Can I Switch Facebook Page Usernames?
So you want to remove a username / URL from one Page to use it on another.
Or maybe you want to change your personal profile URL so you can use it on your business page.
Will it be available? How long will it take before you can reuse that name?
This has become a frequently asked question here. People either want to know if they can switch immediately, or ask:
Why is my old Facebook username not available when it’s not taken?
I’m sorry to say that Facebook does not reveal their practices for releasing previously-used usernames and URLs.
Many years ago, it seemed like Facebook never released them. But they probably realized that their growing userbase made that unsustainable.
Then I had some people tell me the release of an old username was immediate. They could apply the name to another Page right away.
I also have people say they’ve waited months and the old username still says not available.
I wish I had a crystal ball and could tell you what will happen when you try it.
But I don’t.
What I suspect about switching usernames
Facebook may have initiated a cooling off period as was noticed with changing Instagram usernames. It’s said to be 14 days.
Some usernames will never be made available again because the Business Page or personal profile broke Facebook’s ToS.
Facebook will change their mind on their policy whenever they feel like it.
I wouldn’t rely on anything you find online as gospel truth. I don’t think anyone really knows how it will work today, in your country, with your specific situation.
So what should I do if the old username says not available?
Keep checking!
On the chance it becomes available, which I think is a reasonable chance, you want to be the one to grab it.
And if it doesn’t within two weeks to a month, you can report an issue with Facebook Pages here.
I can’t promise anything, but it’s worth a shot.
Of course, like all things Facebook for Business, if you have an Ad Manager, s/he should be your first go-to.
More Facebook Page Username Best Practices
In addition to FB’s rules, here are my suggestions to get the best Facebook username:
Choose a username you’ll be happy with for the long term. It may or may not be changeable in the future!
Keep your username as short and memorable as possible, yet…
Make it as close as possible to your true name or the name of the business or person your Page represents (ex: John.Smith, YourCompanyName).
Regarding periods and capitalization, decide how you want it to look in the address bar, because users can type it in with or without periods and capitals.
This also means you can’t claim a URL someone else is using by adding periods or caps.
I did see one article claiming that periods between words makes your URL more SEO friendly, as Google likes delimiters between words. I decided to forgo periods to be more user-friendly.
If the username you want isn’t available, you’ll need to pick a new one that’s not taken yet. A username may be unavailable if it’s already claimed, even if the Page or profile it’s associated with isn’t published or used yet.
However, the username may be released if the Page remains inactive (see note above).
Cautions on Changing a Facebook Page URL That’s Already Set
Maybe you’ve decided your URL is too long, or you want to make it match your Page Name.
Changing your Page URL won’t change your Page name – the title that appears under your cover photo. However, be aware that once you’ve set a vanity URL, changing it will mean that any links to your Page will no longer work.
If you don’t search out and change the old links, when clicked, they’ll lead to this cute message:
Not so cute when it means people searching for you won’t find you!
I have some suggestions to help Google stop sending traffic to your old URL, but there is no such thing as a Facebook Page that redirects from one URL to another.
See the “Timeline for changing” section below to avoid the missing Page problem.
Also be aware: previously, Facebook allowed to change your Page URL only one time. So don’t make a change lightly – you’re might have to live with this one, or start a new Fan Page.
When it comes to social media, there are no guarantees that what works today will work tomorrow!
Can I Make Google Change the URL on my Facebook Page?
“When I google my FB name, the old URL appears and says the link is broken.”
Trying to get Google to do what you want is about as fruitless as trying to get Facebook to bow to your wishes. It just doesn’t happen.
There’s no way to submit your new URL on Facebook to search engines. You have to wait until they re-crawl the Page.
It’s possible you’re seeing a cached version of your search. Try a different browser, an incognito window, or clear your cache.
It will take time though. This is one thing that no one reported was instantaneous.
How to get Google to update your Facebook Page URL faster
Update all links to your Facebook Page as detailed below. Google loves to see incoming links.
Request Google remove your old URL.
Keep your Page active with lots of relevant content. Google will love the keywords, and the activity.
What to Do Before Changing your Facebook Page Username
If you’ve had your Facebook business Page for any length of time, and you’re active in promoting it, you’ve got that link posted in a lot of places.
I ran a search of my blog posts for my then-current “howtographics” username and was surprised to find over a dozen links.
You’ve probably linked your FB Page in at least one sidebar, header, or footer widget (I had three).
If you’ve guest posted, consider whether you left links there, and how you can access them to make the change. The last thing you want is to impress your reader, then send them to a dead page!
If you’ve linked to your Facebook Fan Page from other social accounts, you’ll need to update those too.
You may have saved a Pin on Pinterest with a link to your Facebook Business Page. You can change the URL on a Pin that you yourself pinned (but it won’t populate to repins). And if you have an Instagram account, you might have dropped a link there. Or on your Twitter profile. Find ’em all!
Check your email signature, as well as any printed materials – business cards, brochures, anything else? These will need to be addressed first 😉
As far as search engines like Google, you can ask them to deindex your old Facebook Page URL. They should eventually notice regardless. The length of time probably depends on how big or active your page is/was.
If people search for your Facebook page outside Facebook, a search engine such as Google will send people to a broken Facebook Page link for some amount of time – even if you request they remove the obsolete URL.
For me, I was doubtful many people were searching for my FB page on Google. If you feel that’s true for you, try not to worry about it ?
Work on the ones things you can control – read on for the timeline.
Timeline for Changing Your Facebook URL
Now that you’ve figured out where you’ve placed your old username, it’s time to prepare.
Before investing time or money in the following steps, ensure that you have the option to change your username! Then proceed.
Most steps are optional and some may not apply to you. Use your best judgement. These are suggestions only.
- Printed materials? Get ready to order new ones ASAP.
- Post a heads-up on your FB Page that you’ll be changing your username. Explain why.
- Reach out to blogs where you’ve guest posted and ask if they will make the URL change for you, if you don’t have admin privileges to do it yourself.
- Prepare an image or video to post on Facebook when you complete the name change.
- Set aside one to several hours (depending on how much you need to change) to do steps 6 to 9 in quick succession.
- Open all the blog posts, widgets, and social media accounts that you need to change in separate tabs. Enter the change, but don’t save/update yet.
- Go into your Facebook Fan Page and make the change following the steps below.
- Got a new username secured? NOW complete everything from steps 1, 3, 4 and 6.
- Change your email signature.
- If needed, change your Facebook Page NAME to match the new username.
- If needed, rebrand your FB Page graphics (more info on this towards the end of this article).
- If desired, inform followers on your other social accounts, blog, and email list of your change.
- Apply to Google for removal of the obsolete URL: https://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/removals
- If needed, request assistance from Facebook. Go to your Page> Assistance> dig up to find the item “Need more help? Contact support.” I can’t give you a link for this page because it doesn’t exist, it’s a form that appears inside https://www.facebook.com/business/help
Thanks to reader Marco for the last 2 pointers.
Why Can’t I Change my Facebook Page URL?
My readers keep me on my toes! Just after updating this article, Jaz commented:
I had originally been able to change it but I did not click “Request Change” since I was still deciding what I wanted the new name to be.
Now when I click to Edit the Page Name, a pop-up comes up that says “You can’t change your Page name.”
I could not find anything definitive about NOT being able to change usernames except that you must be an admin. Nonetheless, here are some things to check:
1 | Are you logged into a FB account that has full admin privileges?
2 | Have you changed your URL recently? Wait at least 3 days before trying again.
3 | Have you engaged in spammy behavior? Start over with a new Page if you can commit to NO spam!
4 | Have you ever used the Page? Inactivity could prevent you from making this URL change.
5 | Do you have hardly any, or a ton of, Page Likes? Once again, a possibility.
If you still don’t have the option to change your URL/username, you can report a problem, but don’t expect a reply (sorry).
However, if you’ve run ads and have an ad manager, contact them as they should be eager to help.
Next Steps for your Facebook Fan Page
Does your FB Page cover photo match your new brand?
Facebook’s cover photos are a bit tricky to size correctly to look good across devices!
Use my template in the article below! Or try the fast and easy way to optimized cover photos for every major social network. Design one, and optimize for another use in a couple clicks.
If you need to update your profile picture, this article is full of great tips and ideas.
This article covers just about every Facebook Page image and video size known to mankind, even ads and job postings. It’s all here!
Plan to run ads to promote your rebranded page? Great idea! Make sure they work for you so you don’t waste money.
I have loads more, but that should keep you busy for awhile!
Will You Change Your Facebook Page URL in 2024?
We covered a lot, because there’s a lot to know to be prepared.
What do you think? Is it worth the hassle?
I deliberated for quite some time before deciding it was a necessity for me.
Let me know if you will change your Facebook Page URL!
Maverick says
Page Not Found.
I have a bad situation here, my page recently block by Facebook and apply for appeal. The appeal was success but page is not found.
Not found in my facebook manager app or even pc. Report had been done so far it is not improve.
My page url is http://www.facebook.com/jaydenentertainment
Do you have any Idea to solve this issue?
Louise Myers says
Thia aounds like something only Facebook can resolve. I hope they help you out.
Clare says
Hi Louise
I’ve been trying to change the website Facebook details ever since I changed my username to Clare’s Beautiful Nails. I went into edit loads of time in the web page section of about, but I still can’t do it even though I know how to type over a word but it’s not letting me edit from Beautiful Nails by Clare Hanson to Clare’s Beautiful Nails. I can’t drag the new username to change it doesn’t work nothing hight lights for me to change it. I don’t you if you can help me at all. I initially didn’t set the page up my husband did for me one night whilst I was at college, he’s removed himself as admin but not sure if this is anything to do with it.
Thanks, Clare
Louise Myers says
Hi Clare,
If you’re an admin and you don’t see the edit pencil, then the option isn’t available to you. Sorry about that.
Nauman says
hi how can i change my facebook page URL . below msg showing to me
You can now direct people to http://www.facebook.com/nomi.malik.studio.
You have already changed your web address, click here for more information.
Louise Myers says
You can only change your URL once. Unfortunately, if you’re unable to change it with the tips in this article, I don’t have any other advice other than contacting FB.
Jacek says
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Louise Myers says
I added your SlideShare to the appropriate page: How to change your FB Page NAME
Christian says
I have already change my page name. I have a doubt before changing the url. What about Google and other search engines? I have been using my old vanity name for years and I guess lots of my clients and prospects are going to search with the old username. What will happen with these attempts to get to the page when I have the new username and they try to get me by the old one?
Thank you in advance.
Louise Myers says
Hi Christian,
If people have you bookmarked with a former URL, they’ll get the broken link page I showed above.
As far as search engines, they’ll probably weigh your page name and other text more than your URL.
I wish there was a definitive answer, but there’s not. You have to decide how many people might actually try these two methods to find you – as opposed to maybe just googling your name. That’s what I would expect, unless you have a really compelling FB page that would make them look for you there first.
You could also run Facebook ads to a very targeted list to let people know of the change. Or just email them if you have their contact info.
Best of luck!
subhash verma says
i got a big problem now…
i have transfer my facebook username to my fanpage now when i tried to set a new username on my facebook account it says “There was an error while setting your username: Username has already been modified too many times.
what i do now?? i lost my old username 🙁
Louise Myers says
Check this page which lists ALL the Facebook support contacts. Hope you find something that helps!
http://www.postplanner.com/how-to-contact-facebook-to-get-support
Manjorul says
I am trying a lot but can’t to change it as per my expectation. The preferable page url can’t be setup and I really disappointed about.
Louise Myers says
Please stop posting on this page with your clipping path URLs. I’ve deleted every one. Future comments will be marked spam.
Em says
Hey louisem!! I don’t have any Edit button in my page.
Louise Myers says
Does your page show up when you go to https://www.facebook.com/username?
Your other option is to contact FB at https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/164405897002583
This function may be restricted by country. Hope you can get it sorted.
Suzy Sheppard says
I have never changed my url before, am the admin of the page and my business name has changed. It won’t let me change it. I have been directed back to the same page every time and it just doesn’t give me the option. What is the fix?
Louise Myers says
Hi Suzy,
I’m sorry to say, I don’t have a fix for that. Some people seem to be blocked from it. Sometimes it’s due to where your ISP is located, but just taking a wild guess by your name, that’s not your case.
You can try contacting Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/164405897002583
Desmond says
Hi,
My company FB Fan Page was deleted by my Ex-Admin without informing us. Now MY FB page is gone. How do I reclaim it back or it is possible to recover ? If not, Can I start a new FB page using the same name and same URL ? Kindly advice. TQ
Louise Myers says
Hi Desmond,
I suggest you contact Facebook to see if they can recover your page. I don’t hold out a lot of hope for that, however.
Try this form: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/164405897002583
You can create a new page using the same name, as far as I know. But the URL may not be made available for some time – if ever. That’s from Facebook support, here: https://www.facebook.com/help/community/question/?id=10153048180516660
Best of luck!
Shayla Litster says
I am wanting to change my name. I set this up several months ago and I feel I would do better with a more positive and upbeat identification. I have metastatic breast cancer and I am currently on an expiration date of next year. Its just that even though I felt it was appropriate at the time, I would like something more empowering to draw people to. I want people to remember that I am trying to live. Anyway, without really trying to hard I was able to get around 228 likes in one post and other pictures say there is over 800 people that saw it…or over 600 that saw it. Is there a difference in that and likes? Is it a big deal if I make a new page or should I just change the name “The Metastatic Mama”. I started to make a new page and now I see it on my profile as having this new page so I am probably already stuck, but I thought I would ask anyway. Thanks in advance!!
Louise Myers says
I suggest changing the name, unless you have very few fans so far. Just because you created another page doesn’t mean you have to switch. But it’s up to you – if you don’t mind starting from scratch.
When you, as the Page Admin, see the “people reached” numbers, that just means that Facebook put the post in that many news feeds. It doesn’t mean the people interacted with it, or even looked at it.
My best to you! May you survive and thrive!
Kamaria says
Hi Louise!
Just wondering if you can help! I have recently changed my business name for the first time on FB – the link they sent me only directs me to change my username/url for my personal page and not my business page – do you know of any way that I can change my business FB url?
Louise Myers says
Hi Kamaria,
I’m not sure what you mean by “the link they sent me.” Do you see the link to edit your web address on your Page’s About section / Page Info, as shown in the large screen shot in the article?
mike says
Thanks a lot i’m able to change my url. pls post more helpful stuffs
Louise Myers says
Happy to oblige!
Dhiraj Raj says
taking example: at first time my facebook page name was “star” then at that time i set my Facebook web address as “https://www.facebook.com/star” . But now i changed my fb page name as “bigstar” and wants to change my Facebook web address again as “https://www.facebook.com/bigstar”. IS IT POSSIBLE ?? If yes, then please give me instruction.
Thanks.
Louise Myers says
Hello Dhiraj,
If you see the option to “Edit” when you hover “Facebook Web Address” as shown on the screen shot above, then you can. If you don’t see the option, I don’t know of any other way to pursue a change.
Roelof says
Hi. Is there absolutely NO way to circumvent the restriction of changing my Page’s URL more than once.
Louise Myers says
I am not aware of any. It’s a pretty strict rule.
Amar Ilindra says
I misspelled one letter while changing URL. How can i request Facebook to change it again.
Waiting for your help
Thanks
Louise Myers says
This is the form you would fill out for a fan page issue
https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/164405897002583
I hope you get assistance, but honestly I wouldn’t count on it. They’re pretty strict with the 1-change rule.
Neil farmiloe says
Hi Louise,
I am having the same problem as one of your other contributors. I set up a new page and then went to set a web address. The name I chose was acceptable but when I tried to confirm it I was told I had changed my address to often which was untrue. As you mention this could be a problem with the algorithm but how do I contact Facebook to ask them to fix the problem?
Louise Myers says
Hi Neil,
You may need to have a base number of fans before you can set a URL for the first time. It used to be 25 but may be more now.
If that’s not the issue, this is the form you would fill out for a fan page issue
https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/164405897002583
Best of luck!
Iana Crampy says
I have a page that has 6K likes and I want to change it’s URL once more since I’m not contented with the one I’m using now. Facebook won’t let me change it since I already did long ago. Is it possible to change the URL more than once?
Louise Myers says
Hi Iana,
Facebook seems to keep a tight lid on the one-change limit. I don’t know of any workaround other than starting a new page – if you really hate the URL! But I hope it isn’t that bad.
Elizabeth says
I am the admin of my nonprofits fb page. We are going through a rebranding.
Right now, both our url user name and page name are the same.
If I just change the page name, will I get the best of both worlds？Will our old fans still be able to search for us by our old name, hence the old name that is in the url, and our new fans by the page name, hence the newly named page.
Will changing the page name cause us to lose likes?
We have 213 likes.
Louise Myers says
Hi Elizabeth,
I don’t know that a FB search by words in your URL would net you results. I don’t want to sway you one way or the other on this, as it is an important decision that can’t be reversed. But while you’re weighing the pros and cons, here’s what’s in favor of completing your rebrand with both your page name and URL:
you’d gain consistency
if you don’t have inbound links to your page (say, some big website had linked to you – you wouldn’t want to lose that)
fans rarely search for specific pages
your fan base is still small
Good luck with your decision!
Carlo VOlti says
I have a question about something else on your site. On the page for the “Free Report Reveals the Best Design Apps” (https://louisem.com/best-design-apps), I was wondering if you had any contact information for the model on the cover (and the webpage). I have seen her in numerous layouts over the last 5 years (very few of them are even remotely related to one another), and was trying to either find her agency, or other information about her.
I appreciate your help. Thank you.
Louise Myers says
Hey Carlo,
That model seems to pose a lot for stock photography, so she’s probably seen all over the place. Maybe you could get more info from one of the photographers?
Here’s a page I found on Shutterstock. I don’t know if there’s a way to contact the photog there.
http://www.shutterstock.com/g/maridavphoto
Good luck!
Vera says
Hey Louise,
Perhaps you know the reason for the error I’m having.
I have created two pages for an organization, for the first one I reserved a web page url successfully, but for the second I got the error message “You’re not eligible to set a web address for this Page right now because you’ve recently added or changed the Facebook web addresses for your Pages too many times.”. Perhaps you know – how often is this too many times? Shall I wait for a day/week/month?.. And may be there’re some other restrictions I shall look at?
Thanks in advance!
Best regards, Vera
Louise Myers says
Hi Vera,
I’ve only heard of this happening very recently. Unfortunately, I don’t know if there’s a set restriction. Likely there’s some incomprehensible algorithm!
I hope it works for you soon. Would love to know if you find out anything!
Kawinwarong says
Hi, Louise
I have a problem when I need to change page Facebook URL it always not allow me to change that and shown message as below
“You’re not eligible to set a web address for this Page right now because you’ve recently added or changed the Facebook web addresses for your Pages too many times.”
I created new page and never change URL why I cannot changed.
Please help me,
Thank you.
Louise Myers says
I’m sorry this is happening, but I don’t have any further info on this. It does sound like you might be able to change if you wait for a while. Or you can contact Facebook directly via the form at this link: https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/164405897002583
Best of luck!
Alexandra K. says
Hello and nice article.
I had a facebook page I merged with a newer one (keeping the newer) and now I want to change my page url to have the url of the older page that has been deleted 3,5 months now but it says the url (of my old deleted page) is not available.
Any ideas?
Louise Myers says
Hi Alexandra,
I don’t think Facebook releases those previously used URLs. You can try contacting them using this link:
https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/164405897002583
I wouldn’t hold out a lot of hope, but it’s worth a try!
mmn says
thanks…………..
Louise Myers says
Glad you found it helpful!
Karrin says
For some reason when I click edit on the URL, it does not give me any option to change my URL name. Do you know why this might be? Very frustrating 🙁
Louise Myers says
Hi Karrin,
The only answer I’ve heard is that the option disappears when you’ve already changed it once.
If this isn’t the case, I’m sorry to say I don’t know how to help!
Best of luck,
Louise
aliarshad says
Hello
I have a question i have a my facebook business page, almost 1000 like in my page, I want change my url. When I am going page setting i dn`t found page info, maybe facebook update recantly please help me how i change my facebook page Url? i am waiting your reply
thank you
Louise Myers says
Hi aliarashad, the Page Info is now found via the About button under your cover photo. I’ll update the post in a few days.
Sydney says
I’m going crazy. I made a FB page for my blog Small Talk With Syd & the URL was facebook.com/smalltalkwithsyd which I loved. I had to delete the page for another reason & when I attempted to recreate the page the URL was different. I don’t like how it’s it’s clean and simple anymore. I actually got frustrated and deleted that page too so you can’t even find it. Anyway I really need help getting back my old URL! Thank you!
Louise Myers says
So sorry your having problems, Sydney! Unfortunately I don’t have any other info or help beyond what’s in this article. Maybe you can straighten it out directly with Facebook? Best of luck!
Mahesh Dandyala says
Hello Sydney ! After deleting your page you can gain the same url to your newly created page , if it not works contact support team Facebook in help center.
Louise Myers says
You might want to read this before you take a chance: https://www.facebook.com/help/community/question/?id=10153048180516660
Pooja Yadav says
Nice article. This is awesome and simple trick.
Louise Myers says
Glad you liked it, Pooja!
HarishST says
The New Interface Of Facebook, changes this option to “About” Tab.
I Was Searching For that. I was redirected from Page Info to About And Found The Option.
Any Way Nice Post 😀
Louise Myers says
FB is always changing, right? Thanks for the update, Harish.
Tina says
You don’t know if there’s a way to do this for a Facebook group, do you? I think I may be screwed since I already picked a vanity url for my group…but I need to change the name now. Only 16 people on the group, and I don’t care about breaking links because it’s a private group that I only add people to myself. I just need to change the URL.
Louise Myers says
Hi Tina,
I found some advice saying “go to ‘Edit Group Settings'” and others saying it can’t be changed once set.
Another idea, since your group is so small, would be to start over. Or, you could purchase a domain name and have it forward to the group URL.
Best of luck!
Milly says
I was able to change my page name but I don’t have the option to change the url to match it and I have never changed it before so not sure why I cant now. Is there a way to change it? Thanks.
Louise Myers says
Hi Milly,
I’m sorry if you’re unable to change it with the tips in this article. I don’t have any other tips fpr you.
Mithun says
please check my screenshot. I want to change the link name (facebook/username), i have 4 pages, i can see the changing field for 3 pages, but cant see the changing option for a page, why this is happening..? how this name changing option comes? what to do?
http://awesomescreenshot.com/0014b2dg2b
Louise Myers says
I’m sorry, I don’t know why it’s happening, unless you’ve already changed the username on this page once. You can only change once.
What happens if you click the link at the top right that says Edit Username?
b kovachev says
I can not change my facebook page url … Sport Info I’d like to change it as Sportinfo.bg any help please ….
Louise Myers says
I’m sorry, I don’t have any info beyond what’s in the post.
don martinez says
facebook has posted a WRONG NAME as my username. Icannot post any ISO photos because it will not recognize MY password. PLease help I have tried to change the username but get noware. Can you help ?
Louise Myers says
Hi Don,
Not sure what you’re experiencing. if you can’t log in because your password isn’t recognized, this is the form you need to get help:
https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/357439354283890
Best of luck!
marie says
Hi Louse, Someone has been messing with my facebook name and sending messages to an ex .My proper facebook page has my name in the adress bar but the phoney one has a different name is that person real and can i seek him out. its strange when i tried sending a message to the fake marie casey and it sent it to my real page and when i click home on the fake page it goes to my real page . when i have done enough investigating i will shut my facebook down its causing too much trouble . Thanks please help. Marie
Louise Myers says
Marie, I am so sorry this is happening to you!
I don’t have experience with this, but there is a way to report an impostor account. Go here:
https://www.facebook.com/help/174210519303259
Best of luck!
Quita says
Hi I have changed my facebook web address once but I’m desperate to change it again to match my page name what can I do?
Louise Myers says
You could try contacting Facebook and hope for the best! I’m sorry but I don’t think there’s any way around their rule.
Jimmy says
Hello,
Thank you for your article,
I’m just wondering if the old URL will be available for other to take? or will it always be taken?
Because some guy took my business name and he want to change it to something else, so I can take over his old url?
Do you know if this would work?
Thank you,
Louise Myers says
Hey Jimmy,
If someone took your business name, you should contact Facebook. They’ll get the URL released to you. Otherwise, I’m not sure what will happen.
Best of luck!
Mak Raiaan says
Hi Louise
Thank you really so very much for the post. I did it and it works. But I have a problem, I changed my username two times and I tried it again , now i can’t do anything. Facebook don’t allow to change it again! What can I do now? Do you have any solution?
If you don’t have any solution please give me a link or email address which I can contact with facebook authority directly?
Thank you
Louise Myers says
Mak, I am sorry, I don’t know of anything you can do.
Check this page which lists ALL the Facebook support contacts. Hope you find something that helps!
http://www.postplanner.com/how-to-contact-facebook-to-get-support
jawwad says
hey,in my page there is no option of Change the webadress. what’ll i do?
Louise Myers says
I’m sorry Jawwad, but if you don’t have the option, I don’t know of anything you can do.
Alex says
Hi Louise,
It seems a number of people have had the problem of being able to change it after the one time URL change has passed or by renaming by mistake. I’ve recently written a post on our website, if you’d like me to post it at all?
Louise Myers says
Sure Alex, I’d be interested in reading it.
Alex says
Wonderful to hear (:
Heres the link for you: http://www.merchandise.co.uk/blog/change-facebook-business-page-url.html
Alex says
Please feel free to add it to your post as a resource (:
Carly says
Hi Louise,
I am so pleased to find your post! I would be so grateful if you could help me.
Following a rebrand of my business, I recently requested a name change for my business facebook page, which Facebook organised (I had to email the necessary documentation proving our name change). However, as a precaution in case the name change was not possible (and to prevent someone else taking it), I set up a separate ‘back-up’ facebook account with the new rebranded name. A few moments ago, I followed the instructions on the Facebook ‘help’ pages to change the Vanity URL and by mistake I changed the Vanity URL for the ‘back-up’ facebook page!! How do I rectify this, so that the Vanity URL can be applied to the correct account with the 1,850 followers? Do I need to delete the ‘back-up’ account and then the vanity url will become free again?
I would be so grateful for your help. I am extremely scared of getting this wrong and being unable to have the correct url for my business page.
Many thanks in advance for your help!
Carly
Louise Myers says
Hi Carly,
I’m sorry to say, my post is based on my personal experience. I do read a lot about Facebook, and I believe they release deleted page URLs to be reclaimed, but I have no idea how soon you’d see it.
You can try to get help from Facebook. I’m not certain how responsive they are.
Think about a variation of your name – shorter, abbreviated, with the name of the service you provided added to it, or something to make it work in case Facebook doesn’t help you with this.
I’m sorry Good luck!
Warren says
This Guide is not working anymore, do you have any other guide the latest one to change my Facebook Page URL?
Louise Myers says
Hi Warren,
I’ve found some new info and will try to check it out and update my post accordingly next week.
Warren says
Still not working, the Facebook Page Username Change isn’t working, if you have set your Facebook Page Username already, you can’t change it. If you found any trick to change it please let me know.
Thanks.
Louise Myers says
Not sure why it isn’t working for you. It works for me on a page with a set username. You should be able to change a set username one time. Perhaps it only works with US ISPs?
Slow says
i can’t change my facebook page url , i go to https://www.facebook.com/username
i try all names but just they say : this name is not possible
PS: i make a lot of page and i delet them , and i change one time page url
please i need help !
Louise Myers says
Sorry, I don’t have any other ideas for you. Try to find someone who specializes in this; if they can help you, there may be a fee.
You could try socialidentities.com or just-ask-kim.com to see if they can help.
anon says
Dear Louise,
Need your professional advice, I have changed the url/username of my facebook page and after that I no longer able to search my page in google now.
Previously it worked…
Kindly advise,
Thanks!
Louise Myers says
Perhaps it will take some time for Google to discover it again. I’m not familiar with this issue, but I appreciate your bringing it up.
Betty says
I can’t change URL for eligible fan page, the confirmation window opens empty and clicking “Confirm” doesn’t do anything.
Any advice on how to fix this?
Thanks.
Louise Myers says
Sorry, this isn’t something I’ve come across. I’d wait and try a few more times, then contact FB thru their help page. Hope it works!
Linea says
Hi Louise,
You say: choose Edit page and then Update info. Mine says: Update Public info…. ?
And I do not have an existing url… How do I make a username for my businesspage?
I get this info: To access this page, you’ll need to switch from using Facebook as your page to using Facebook as yourself.
Appreciate your help 🙂
Thanks a lot!
/Linea
Sweden
Louise Myers says
Hi Linea,
Yes, I see it’s been changed to say “Update Public Info.” Same thing, silly change 😉
If you haven’t yet set a username for your page, go to the URL in the paragraph ABOVE the “Important Rules” headline. You can set it there.
And if you’d like more details, I wrote a post that will be published tomorrow: https://louisem.com/3474/facebook-page-url-vanity-url
I was able to set the username signed in as myself or signed in as the Page, but you can switch via the gear icon at the far right of the top blue bar on Facebook, if needed.
Good luck!
Chris says
Should one try first to change the name or the url?
I would say first try the name, if it works, than go with the url?
Louise Myers says
Your suggestion would be the normal way to do it. I chose to change the URL first as I thought FB would be more likely to change my name to match my URL.
But your guess is as good as mine 😉
Corinne Cline says
Hi Louise:
I’m having a problem with receiving the broken link message. I changed my vanity url and the name of the page without problems. However, when I go to search for my page in the bar at the top of the screen and I click on it when the page pops up, it directs me to the old url. I get the broken link message, but not from external links – I’m having this problem only with Facebook. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Corinne
Louise Myers says
Try clearing your cache or using a different browser. It’s working for me.
If it persists and others have the same problem finding your page (ask a couple friends to try), then you should contact Facebook and have them look into it. But I’m hoping it’s just your cache!
Brad says
Hi, thanks so much for the reply, I have a similar issue- how do you clear you cache? The URL changed fine, but when I search my page from the top search bar in facebook it still brings me to the old link which is broken. THANK YOU!!!
-Brad
Louise Myers says
It would vary by your browser, but a quick search of “clear cache [browser name]” should turn up the answer!
Karen Worrall says
I too have an issue with receiving the broken link message. I changed my url and name of my fb page without any problems (I re-branded). However, when I go to search for my page in Google search bar it directs me to the old pages url. I get the broken link message.. I’ve reported a problem with fb but to no avail! It’s so frustrating! I have cleared any cache and still the problem remains. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thank you.
Louise Myers says
This is to be expected. I called this out as a caution in the article. Unfortunately, FB does not forward changed URLs.
Lynne says
Still thinking about changing mine. I would like to but I might activate or deactivate something that isn’t supposed to be. Not good at these things.
Louise Myers says
The main thing is losing any links your have to your Page! It’s a bit scary for sure 🙂
Toni Nelson says
I’ve been able to change my url but I can’t change my page name. That’s what I needed to change. I have more than 200 likes and can’t do it. Now I’m going to have to delete the page and then put it back up. FB said it’ll take 14 days to delete.
Louise Myers says
Ooh, I hope you didn’t delete your Page! Facebook certainly likes to discourage us from making these changes, but I was able to change my Page name with over 600 fans. Here’s how:
https://louisem.com/2981/change-facebook-page-name