How to Change the SharePoint Site Name
- George Apostolov
How to Change the SharePoint Site Name: step-by-step guide
Go to the top-right corner, then click the 'Settings' icon.
Choose 'Site Information' from the list of options.
After that, click the 'Site Name' input field and then replace the existing site title with the new one.
Once done, tap 'Save' to apply the changes.
After completing these steps, the name of your SharePoint site will be updated accordingly.
Quick answer: To update your portal title in SharePoint, go to the top-right corner and click the Settings icon. Choose Site Information, select the Site Name input field to replace the existing title with the new one, and then tap Save to apply the changes and update your site name.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Rename your SharePoint site quickly by updating the site information settings and saving your new title. This guide shows how to change the SharePoint Site Name in 5 steps, starting with "Go to the top-right corner, then click the 'Settings' icon" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the name of your SharePoint site will be updated accordingly". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to change the SharePoint Site Name?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint. Related guides: How to Check the SharePoint Permissions of the Selected Users, How to Color-Code the SharePoint Calendar and How to Connect a Power Apps Form to a SharePoint List. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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