Adding an Admin Means Giving Someone Full Control of Your Page
When you add an admin to your Facebook page, that person gets the same permissions you have: they can post, delete posts, change the page name and description, remove followers, and see all the messages people send to your page. An admin can also add or remove other admins. If you run a business page, community group page, or any page with multiple people managing it, you will need to add admins so others can help without needing your password.
Facebook offers different permission levels below admin — editor, moderator, and analyst — if you want to give someone limited access instead. But if you want someone to have full control, admin is the role to use.
Key Takeaways
- You add an admin through the Settings menu on your Facebook page, not through your personal profile.
- The person you want to make an admin must have a Facebook account and must already be a follower of your page.
- An admin can do everything you can do on the page, including removing you as admin, so only add people you trust completely.
- You can remove an admin at any time by going back to the same Settings menu and changing their role.
How to Find the Admin Settings on Your Page
Go to your Facebook page (not your personal profile). At the top right of the page, you will see a menu icon that looks like a downward-pointing arrow or three horizontal lines. Click it and select Settings and privacy, then Settings.
On the left side of the screen, you will see a menu with options like "General," "Messaging," and "Roles." Click Roles. This is where you manage who has access to your page and what they can do.
Adding a New Admin Step by Step
In the Roles section, you will see a field that says "Assign a new admin" or "Add a new role." Click in that field and start typing the name of the person you want to add. Facebook will show you a list of people whose names match what you typed.
Find the correct person in the list and click their name. A dropdown menu will appear showing the different roles: Admin, Editor, Moderator, and Analyst. Select Admin. Then click Add or Confirm — the exact button name depends on your version of Facebook, but it will be obvious.
The person you added will receive a notification that they have been made an admin. They do not have to accept or confirm anything — the change takes effect when ready. They can now log into their own Facebook account and see your page in their list of pages they manage.
What Happens If the Person Is Not on Your Followers List
If you try to add someone and their name does not appear in the dropdown, they may not follow your page yet. Ask them to visit your page and click the Follow button first. Then wait a few minutes and try adding them again.
If they follow the page but still do not appear, make sure you are typing their name exactly as it appears on their Facebook profile. Some people use nicknames or unusual spellings. You can also ask them to send you the URL of their profile so you can copy their exact name.
Removing an Admin or Changing Their Role
Go back to Settings, then Roles. You will see a list of everyone who has access to your page, along with their current role. Find the person you want to change and click the dropdown next to their name. You can select a different role (Editor, Moderator, Analyst) or click Remove to take away their access entirely.
When you remove someone, they lose access to the page when ready. They will no longer see it in their list of pages they manage, and they cannot post, delete posts, or see messages. The change is when ready and does not require their approval.
Understanding the Other Roles If You Do Not Want to Give Full Admin Access
An Editor can post, delete posts, and respond to messages, but cannot change the page name, description, or settings. An Moderator can respond to messages and delete comments, but cannot create posts. An Analyst can only view page statistics and reports — they cannot post or change anything.
If you are adding someone who only needs to handle customer messages, Moderator is often the right choice. If someone needs to post content but should not be able to change your page settings, Editor works well. Admin should be reserved for people you trust completely, because they can remove you from your own page.
What to Do If an Admin Causes Problems
If an admin deletes important posts, changes your page in ways you did not approve, or removes you as admin, you can regain control if you are the original page creator. Go to Settings, then Roles, and look for an option to request admin status back or contact Facebook support. Facebook can restore your access if you can prove you created the page.
If you are not the original creator and an admin has locked you out, contact Facebook through their Help Center. Explain that you no longer have access to a page you manage. Facebook will ask for proof that you have a legitimate reason to manage the page — this might be a business license, an email from the page owner, or other documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add an admin without them knowing?
Yes. They will receive a notification, but the change takes effect when ready whether they see the notification or not. You do not need their permission to make them an admin.
What if I want to add someone who does not have a Facebook account?
They must create a Facebook account first. You cannot add someone as an admin without a Facebook profile. Once they have an account and follow your page, you can add them.
Can I add an admin to a personal profile page instead of a business page?
No. The Roles section only appears on pages you have created as a business, community, or public figure page. Personal profiles do not have admin roles.
If I add someone as an admin, can they see my personal Facebook messages?
No. They can only see messages sent to the page itself through the page's messaging system. They cannot access your personal messages or your personal profile.
How many admins can I add to one page?
Facebook does not set a limit on the number of admins you can add. However, the more admins you have, the more people can make changes to your page, so most pages keep the number small.