How to Change Your Autodesk Forma Hub Name (1 Minute Guide) 

how to change autodesk forma hub name

Your Autodesk Forma Hub name is a detail that can seem small until it starts showing up everywhere. 

There are a few reasons why you may want to rename your Autodesk Forma Hub. Maybe your company went through a merger or implemented a rebrand. Perhaps you need to rename the hub to comply with internal naming conventions. 

Whatever the case, renaming your Autodesk Forma Hub is a quick change, but it’s only available to the right role. If you’re a Forma Hub Admin, you can do this in about a minute. 

This guide walks through the exact process with screenshots and a few common issues to avoid. 

Where hub names show up 

Your hub name appears across multiple parts of the Autodesk Forma experience, so keeping it clear and up to date can reduce confusion for your teams. 

With that in mind, the hub name is visible in the following places and scenarios: 

  • Hub selector and account experience 
  • Invitations and admin views 
  • Internal use cases where clarity and consistency matter 

Note that renaming a hub does not delete data, projects, or permissions. This change is cosmetic and administrative, not structural. 

Before you start: check your requirements 

Ready to rename your hub? Before doing anything, ensure that you have the correct admin permissions and access to the right Autodesk Forma environment. Specifically: 

  • You must be a Hub Admin (not a Project Admin, Standards Admin, or Collaborator). 
  • You’ll need access to the Hub Admin settings in Autodesk Forma. 
  • The hub must already exist; this does not apply during initial hub creation. 

If you don’t have Hub Admin access, you’ll need to contact someone on your team who manages Autodesk Forma account settings. 

Step‑by‑step: How to rename your Autodesk Forma hub 

The process itself is straightforward and only takes a few clicks once you know where to look. 

Step 1: Sign in and switch to the correct hub 

Log in to Autodesk Forma and go to the Hub Admin module, where hub-level settings and account configurations are managed. 

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Step 2: Switch to the correct hub 

If you are part of multiple hubs, use the hub switcher dropdown to navigate to the hub you want to rename. 

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Step 3: Go to hub settings 

Select Settings from the left-hand panel, then click the “Edit” button (with the pencil icon) under the Hub Settings. 

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Step 4: Edit the hub name 

A Hub Name text box should appear. Type the new hub name within the text box. 

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Step 5: Save and confirm 

Once you’re happy with the name change, click “Save”. 

Important 

Once you save the new hub name, the updated display name is applied immediately in Autodesk Forma. 

In some connected tools or cached experiences, the previous name may continue to appear temporarily until the session refreshes. Signing out and back in usually resolves this. 

What this change does not affect 

Renaming your Autodesk Forma Hub changes the display name only. Your projects, permissions, subscriptions, and existing data stay intact. Team members will still have access to the same workspaces, and project information won’t be deleted or reassigned.   

Renaming a hub does not: 

  • Change project URLs or data ownership 
  • Reset permissions or roles 
  • Affect entitlements, subscriptions, or access 
  • Update backend identifiers such as account IDs or integration references 

When you shouldn’t rename a hub 

While renaming a hub is generally low risk, there are certain instances when it’s not advisable. These include: 

  • Multi-business shared hubs where naming stability is important. Frequent name changes can create confusion for partners, vendors, or regional teams working across shared environments. 
  • As a way to implement change management processes in large organizations. A new hub name alone won’t solve inconsistent workflows, governance gaps, or organizational structure issues. 
  • When support or IT governance teams require approval. Some organizations require naming conventions or internal approvals before account-level changes are made. This helps ensure naming consistency across regions, shared hubs, and documentation. 

Common questions and concerns 

Why don’t I see the option to rename the hub? 

You don’t see the option because you’re not a Hub Admin. 

Why did my project name change not update the hub name? 

You’re likely editing a project name instead of the hub name. After a rebrand, it’s common for project names, product names, and hub names to be managed separately. 

Why are some older references still showing the previous hub name? 

Some historical references, saved views, screenshots, or documentation may still display the older name. The rename updates the current hub display name moving forward, but it may not retroactively update every historical reference. 

Quick recap 

Renaming an Autodesk Forma Hub is a fast admin-level update that usually takes less than a minute. 

As long as you’re a Hub Admin, you can make the change directly from the Hub Admin settings. The update only changes the hub display name, so your projects, permissions, and data stay intact. 

If the rename option isn’t showing up or something doesn’t look right afterward, start by checking your role permissions and confirming you’re editing the hub itself, not an individual project. 

Need more help? 

If you’re having trouble renaming your Autodesk Forma hub, double-check your role permissions and ensure you’re a Hub Admin. If that doesn’t work or if you have additional questions, head to the Autodesk Support Hub where you can find help, answers, and self-service resources. 

Matt Racher

As a Senior Customer Success Manager at Autodesk, Matt Racher leverages his construction management background and technical skills to drive product adoption and customer success. He acts as a strategic partner to his customers, ensuring their desired business outcomes are achieved. Matt identifies and builds repeatable adoption plays by collecting product data, customer feedback, and analyzing patterns of successful customers. He also serves as the voice of the customer in product roadmap discussions and contributes to Autodesk’s strategic vision for their construction business.