Of course. Changing a Facebook Group name is a straightforward process, but you must be an admin of the group to do it.
Here is a step-by-step guide for both the mobile app and the desktop website.
Here is a step-by-step guide for both the mobile app and the desktop website.
On Mobile (Facebook App)
- Open the Facebook app and tap the Menu icon (☰), then go to your Groups and select the specific group.
- Inside the group, tap the three dots (...) in the top-right corner.
- Scroll down and tap "View group info".
- Under the "Name and Description" section, tap the pencil icon
next to the current name. - Enter the new Group Name and optionally, a new description.
- Tap Save in the top-right corner to confirm.
On Desktop (Facebook Website)
- Go to your Facebook Group from the left-hand menu.
- On the group's page, find and click "Group Settings" in the left-hand menu (it has a gear icon
). - In the main window, find the "Name and Description" section and click "Edit" next to it.
- A pop-up window will appear. Enter your new Group Name and update the description if you wish.
- Click "Save" to apply the changes.
Important Notes & Tips
- Admin Role Required: Only a group admin can change the group name. Members and moderators will not see this option.
- Frequency Limit: Facebook may limit how often you can change the group name to prevent abuse. If you've recently changed it, you might have to wait before changing it again.
- Group Notification: When you change the name, Facebook will usually post an update in the group, notifying all members that the group name was updated.
- Follow Facebook's Policies: The new name must comply with Facebook's Community Standards. It cannot include abusive language, be misleading, or represent someone else.