How to Change the SharePoint Site Name

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May 12, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to rename a SharePoint site in just a few clicks.

Quick summary

Changing a SharePoint site name takes less than a minute using the built-in Site Information settings panel. This guide walks you through every step needed to rename your SharePoint site without any admin-level configuration.

Steps

Go to the top-right corner of your SharePoint site and click the Settings icon.
Choose Site Information from the list of options in the settings menu.
Click the Site Name input field and replace the existing site title with your new name.
Click Save to apply the changes to your SharePoint site.
Your SharePoint site name will be updated and reflected across the platform immediately.

📌 Why this matters

Renaming a SharePoint site is a common administrative task that helps teams keep their intranet organized and accurately labeled as projects or departments evolve. Knowing how to update the SharePoint site name through the Site Information panel saves time and avoids the need to contact IT support. This process is fully self-service and requires no elevated permissions, making it accessible to site owners and team administrators alike. Keeping SharePoint site names current improves navigation, discoverability, and overall collaboration across your Microsoft 365 environment.

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