Yes, it is possible to change your Facebook page name using the Facebook Lite app. Facebook Lite is a stripped down version of the regular Facebook app, designed primarily for use in areas with limited bandwidth or on slower devices. While it lacks some features of the full Facebook app, Facebook Lite retains core functionality like posting, commenting, reacting to posts, and of course, editing your profile and page details. So you can change your Facebook page name on Facebook Lite just like you can on the regular Facebook app or desktop site. Here’s how:
Step 1: Open Facebook Lite and Go to Your Page
Open the Facebook Lite app on your mobile device. Log into your account if you aren’t already. From your News Feed, tap on the Menu icon (the three horizontal lines) in the top right corner. Select “Pages” from the menu. This will bring up a list of all the Facebook Pages you manage. Tap on the one whose name you want to change.
Step 2: Tap on the Pencil Icon to Edit Page Details
With your Facebook Page open in Facebook Lite, tap on the Pencil icon in the top right (it may look like a “Write” icon instead of a pencil). This will open your Page’s admin settings.
Step 3: Tap on “Name” and Edit
In the Page admin settings, find and tap on “Name” under the “Details” section. This will allow you to edit the name field. Delete the current name and type in the new name you want for your Page.
Step 4: Tap “Save Changes”
Once you have entered the new Page name, tap on “Save Changes” at the bottom to make it official.
And that’s all there is to it! The name of your Facebook Page will now be updated to the new name you entered. Just keep in mind that you can only change your Page name twice within 14 days.
Additional Details
Here are some additional details about changing your Facebook Page name using Facebook Lite:
Page Address URL Will Also Change
When you change your Page name, it automatically changes the page address URL to reflect the new name (if the new name is available as a valid URL string). So if your Page URL was originally facebook.com/MyBusinessPage, after changing the name to “My Company” the URL would change to facebook.com/MyCompany.
Existing Likes and Followers Remain
Rest assured that when you change your Page name, you do NOT lose any of your existing Page likes or followers. The name change does not affect the people who already liked or followed your Page.
Refresh URL After Change Takes Effect
It can take up to 24 hours for a new Page name to fully propagate everywhere. If you don’t see the updated name or URL right away, try refreshing the page or app.
Name Change Can Improve SEO
Changing your Page name to include relevant keywords can potentially help improve your search engine optimization (SEO) and make it easier for people to find your Page.
Update Links and Promos with New URL
Once you change the Page name, remember to update any links, ads, or promotional materials that contained the old URL so they now point to the new URL. This ensures people can easily find your Page after the name change.
Changing Page Name on Desktop Site
For reference, here are the steps to change your Facebook Page name using the desktop website:
Step 1) Go to your Page
Step 2) Click “Settings” in the bottom left
Step 3) Select “Page Info” in the left menu
Step 4) Edit the “Name” field
Step 5) Click “Save Changes”
The process works the same way as changing the name in Facebook Lite, except you are using the full desktop interface.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some troubleshooting tips in case you run into any issues changing your Facebook Page name on mobile or desktop:
App Needs Updating
Make sure you are running the latest version of the Facebook and Facebook Lite apps. Older versions may not have the name change option.
Refresh After Change
As mentioned above, refresh the page or app if your new name doesn’t appear immediately after changing it.
Not Available on FB Messenger
You cannot change your Page name from Facebook Messenger. Use the Facebook app or desktop site.
Verify New Name Doesn’t Violate Policies
Facebook may reject your new Page name if it violates their policies around prohibited content, impersonation, privacy violations, or other issues. Choose a name that follows the rules.
Shorten New Name
If your new name is very long, try shortening it. Extra long Page names may fail to fully propagate across Facebook’s systems.
Conclusion
Changing your Facebook Page name is easy to do right from the Facebook Lite mobile app for Android and iOS. Just tap the Pencil icon in your Page, edit the Name field, and tap Save Changes. The updated name will roll out across Facebook over the following hours and days. Take advantage of the name change to improve your Page’s clickability and SEO value. Just don’t go overboard changing it too frequently.