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Changing the name of a Facebook page or website

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Changing the name of a Facebook page

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Go to your page:Click on your profile picture in the top right corner.Select "See all profiles."Choose the page you wish to edit.Access page settings:Click on your page's photo in the top right corner.Select "Settings & Privacy."Then click "Settings."Locate the name setting:Under "Page Setup," click on "Name."Request the name change:In the "General Page Settings" section, click "Edit" next to your page's current name.Enter your new page name.Click "Review Change."Enter your password and click "Request Change."Important notes:Facebook will review your request and send notifications regarding the status of your name change.You must be an admin to request a name change for the page.Once the name change is approved, you cannot unpublish the page or change the name again for seven days.

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Changing a domain name

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Please note: Your website provider can assist you with this process, and many offer resources to guide you through the steps. Most providers have a live chat option, where you can directly speak to a support who will walk you through the process in real-time.

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Choose a new domain namePick a domain name that suits your brand and is available for registration.Consider the impact of this change on your website, SEO, and how it might affect visitors' perception of your site.Register the new domainPurchase the new domain from a domain registrar like Namecheap, Domain.com, or OVHcloud.Update your DNS recordsLog into your domain registrar’s control panel and navigate to the DNS settings for your domain.Update the A record to point to your website’s IP address (provided by your web hosting provider).Note: DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to fully propagate.Set up redirectsIf you're moving from an old domain to the new one, set up a 301 redirect.Update your website and CMSUpdate website code: Change any references to the old domain in your website’s code (e.g., in links, images, or logos).CMS update: If you use a content management system (like WordPress), update the website’s URL settings to reflect the new domain.Important considerationsDomain names are fixed: Once registered, a domain name cannot be changed. You must register a new one if you want to update it.Transferring domains: While you can transfer your domain to a new host, you cannot "rename" an existing domain.SEO impact: Changing your domain can affect SEO, so be sure to take steps to minimize any negative impact, such as using redirects.Backup your website: Always back up your website and files before making any changes.