What you need to do to make someone an admin on your Facebook page
To add someone as an admin on your Facebook page, go to your page's Settings, find the Admins section, and type their name or email address into the field that says "Add a new admin". Facebook will send them a notification that they've been invited. They have to accept the invitation before they become an admin — until then, they're listed as a pending admin and can't make changes yet.
The person you're adding needs to have a Facebook account already. They don't need to be your friend, but their account has to be active and not restricted by Facebook. If someone's account is disabled or under review, Facebook won't let you add them as an admin.
Key Takeaways
- You can only add someone as an admin if you're already an admin or the page owner, and the person must have an active Facebook account.
- The person you invite gets a notification and must accept before they become an admin — they can't make changes while their invitation is pending.
- An admin can add other admins, remove other admins, post content, delete comments, and change page settings, so choose people you trust completely.
- You can remove someone as an admin at any time from the same Settings menu, and they'll lose access when ready.
Step-by-step: adding an admin to your page
Start by going to your Facebook page (not your personal profile). Click the Settings button in the top right corner of your page. On the left side menu, click "Admins and Roles". You'll see a section labeled "Add a new admin" with an empty text field.
Type the person's name or email address into that field. As you type, Facebook will show you matching accounts. Click on the correct person. Then click "Add" next to their name. Facebook will when ready send them a notification that they've been invited to be an admin.
The person will see the invitation in their notifications. They need to click on it and accept. Until they accept, their name will appear in your Admins list with a "pending" label next to it. Once they accept, they have full admin powers on your page.
What an admin can and cannot do
An admin can post content, delete posts and comments, change the page name and description, add or remove other admins, and change most page settings. They can also see your page's insights and analytics. This is a lot of power, which is why you should only add people you trust completely.
An admin cannot delete your page entirely — only the original page creator can do that. They also cannot change who the page owner is. But they can do almost everything else, including removing you as an admin if they want to. Choose carefully.
Removing an admin if you change your mind
Go back to Settings, then Admins and Roles. Find the person's name in the list. Click the three dots next to their name and select "Remove". They'll lose admin access when ready and won't get a warning first. They'll still be able to see the page like any other Facebook user, but they can't make changes anymore.
If someone's invitation is still pending (they haven't accepted yet), you can remove them the same way. They'll get a notification that the invitation was cancelled.
Why you might want multiple admins
If you run a business page, community page, or organization page, having multiple admins means the page doesn't depend on one person. If one admin is unavailable, sick, or leaves the organization, the page still gets managed. It also spreads the work — one person doesn't have to handle all posts, comments, and messages alone.
But more admins also means more risk. Each admin can make changes without asking the others first. They can post something you don't want posted, delete comments you wanted to keep, or change the page's look and feel. Set clear rules with your admins about what they can and can't do, and check the page regularly to see what's being posted.
Security: protecting your page from bad actors
Only add people as admins if you know them and trust them in real life. Don't add someone just because they asked, or because they said they're a friend of a friend. Scammers sometimes try to get admin access to pages so they can post spam, steal the page, or use it to trick the page's followers.
If someone's account looks suspicious — brand new, no profile picture, no friends — don't add them. If an admin starts posting things that don't match your page's purpose, remove them right away. You can also check your page's activity log (in Settings, under Activity Log) to see what each admin has posted and changed.
What happens if an admin's account gets hacked
If you suspect an admin's personal Facebook account has been hacked, remove them as an admin when ready. Go to Admins and Roles and click the three dots next to their name, then "Remove". They can ask you to add them back once they've secured their account, but in the meantime, their hacked account can't damage your page.
Tell the person their account may be compromised so they can change their password and check their security settings. Facebook has a help page on recovering hacked accounts that walks people through the steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone as an admin if they're not my friend on Facebook?
Yes. They don't need to be your friend. They just need to have an active Facebook account. You can add anyone whose account exists and is in good standing, whether you're connected to them or not.
What if the person I'm trying to add doesn't see the invitation?
Check that you typed their name or email correctly. If you did, the invitation was sent. They might not have seen it if they don't check notifications often. You can also tell them directly that you sent an invitation and ask them to look in their notifications or check their Settings to see pending invitations.
Can an admin add another admin without asking me?
Yes. Any admin can add other admins. This is why you should only add admins you trust completely. If you don't want an admin to add more admins, you'll need to remove them and find someone more trustworthy.
If I remove someone as an admin, can they see the page's old posts?
Yes. Removing someone as an admin doesn't delete their ability to see the page. They can still view all the posts, photos, and comments on your page just like any other Facebook user. They just can't make changes anymore.
What if I accidentally add the wrong person as an admin?
Remove them right away using the same Admins and Roles menu. Click the three dots next to their name and select "Remove". If their invitation is still pending (they haven't accepted yet), removing them cancels the invitation. Either way, they lose admin access when ready.