How do I edit the name of my Facebook Page?
- Go to your Page and click About in the left-side navigation (or open Page Settings, then General, then Page Info).
- Find Name and click Edit.
- Type the new Page name and click Continue.
- Review the request and click Request Change. You'll need to be logged in as an admin for the Page.
Meta reviews the request rather than applying it instantly. Meta's Help Center notes that a Page cannot request another name change again for a period after the last one, and that Pages with a large existing following face closer scrutiny than a small or brand-new Page, since a drastic rename could confuse people who already follow the Page. Meta does not publish the exact follower count or day count that triggers extra review, so plan a rename ahead of anything time-sensitive (an event, a launch) rather than assuming it will apply immediately.
How do I delete a Facebook Page permanently?
- Open the list of Pages you manage and select the Page you want to remove.
- Go to Settings, then General.
- Find Remove Page and click it.
- Confirm the removal in the pop-up. You may be asked to re-enter your Facebook password.
According to Meta's own Help Center article on deleting a Page, the Page is deactivated immediately once you confirm, but it is not permanently deleted until 14 days have passed. During that window, nobody can see the Page publicly, but an admin can go back and reactivate it, which cancels the deletion. After 14 days, the removal becomes permanent and Meta states it cannot be undone.
How is this different from deleting a personal Facebook account?
A Facebook Page and a personal Facebook profile (account) are separate objects in Meta's system, even though a Page is created and managed through a personal account. Removing a Page does not deactivate or delete the admin's personal profile, does not remove that person's friends list or Messenger access, and does not affect any other Pages the same account manages. Likewise, deleting your personal account is a much larger action that eventually removes your profile, posts, photos, and messages across Facebook — it has its own separate process and its own grace period, covered in this site's dedicated guide to deleting a Facebook account.
If your goal is only to stop running a business or community Page, removing the Page is the correct action. If your goal is to leave Facebook entirely as an individual, removing a Page you manage is not enough on its own — you'd also need to act on your personal account separately.
Can I reactivate a Page after starting deletion?
Yes, within the 14-day window. Log back in as an admin, go to the Page (Meta keeps it accessible to admins even while deactivated), and look for the option to cancel the deletion or reactivate the Page. Once the 14 days pass and the Page is permanently removed, Meta's Help Center is explicit that this cannot be reversed, so if there's any chance you'll want the Page back, don't wait until the last day to change your mind.
If you only need a break from managing a Page rather than a full removal, consider unpublishing it instead. Unpublishing hides the Page from the public without starting the deletion clock, and an admin can republish it later. This is a materially different action from Remove Page, so check which option a menu is offering before confirming.
People also ask
Do I need to be the sole admin to delete a Page?
No, but you do need admin access. If a Page has multiple admins, any admin can typically start the removal, so it's worth agreeing internally before someone does, since other admins may not expect the Page to disappear.
Will deleting my Page also delete an Instagram account linked to it?
Meta's guidance on Page-to-Instagram linking treats these as connected but separate accounts; removing a Facebook Page does not by itself delete a linked Instagram account, though the Page-level connection between them (cross-posting, Instagram business tools tied to that Page) will stop working. Check Instagram's own account settings if you also want the Instagram account itself removed.
What happens to my Page's followers and posts if I rename it?
Renaming a Page keeps its followers, likes, reviews, and post history intact — only the displayed name (and, if changed separately, the Page's custom username/URL) changes. This is different from removing a Page, which eventually deletes everything.