Adding an admin means giving someone else control over your page's posts, messages, and settings
When you add an admin to your Facebook page, that person can post content, respond to messages, manage comments, change the page name or description, and see who visits the page. You stay the owner — admins cannot remove you or delete the page — but they can do almost everything else you can do. This is useful if you run a business page with a team, manage a community group, or want someone to help while you are away.
Facebook calls the people you add either "admins" or "editors" depending on what you want them to do. An admin has broad control. An editor can post and respond to messages but cannot change settings or see detailed page insights. You decide which level of access each person needs.
The process takes about two minutes and happens entirely on the page itself, not in your personal settings.
Key Takeaways
- You must be the page owner or an existing admin to add new admins or editors to your page.
- Admins can post, message, change settings, and see page insights, while editors can only post and message.
- You add people by going to Settings, then Roles, and searching for their name or email address.
- The person you add must have a Facebook account and accept the role before they can use it.
- You can remove an admin at any time from the same Roles menu without warning or their permission.
How to find the Roles section on your page
Open your Facebook page (not your personal profile). At the top of the page, look for a menu with options like Home, Posts, Followers, and Messages. On the far right of that menu, you will see a gear icon or three horizontal lines (called a menu button). Click it.
A dropdown menu will appear. Scroll down until you see "Settings" near the bottom. Click Settings. You are now in your page settings — this is where all the behind-the-scenes controls live.
On the left side of the screen, you will see a list of categories. Look for "Roles" in that list. Click it. This page shows everyone who currently has access to your page and what level of control they have.
Adding an admin or editor step by step
Once you are in the Roles section, look for a button that says "Add Admin" or "Assign a New Role" (the exact wording changes depending on which version of Facebook you are using). Click it.
A box will appear asking you to type a name or email address. Type the name of the person you want to add. As you type, Facebook will show you a list of people with that name who have Facebook accounts. Click the correct person from the list. If you know their email address instead, you can type that — Facebook will find their account.
After you select the person, another box will appear asking what role you want to give them. Click the dropdown menu and choose either "Admin" or "Editor". If you are not sure which one, choose Editor — you can always change it later. Then click "Assign".
Facebook will send that person a notification that they have been added to your page. They must accept the role before they can use it. Once they accept, they will see your page in their own admin panel and can start posting or managing it.
The difference between admin and editor roles
An admin can do everything on the page except delete it or remove you as owner. This includes posting content, responding to comments and messages, changing the page name or description, uploading a new profile picture, creating events, viewing detailed insights about who visits the page, and managing other admins and editors. Give this role to people you trust completely, like a business partner or a family member who helps run the page.
An editor can post content and respond to messages, but cannot change any settings or see page insights. They cannot change the page name, upload a new picture, create events, or manage other people's access. Give this role to someone who helps create posts but does not need to make decisions about the page itself, like a social media assistant or a volunteer who writes occasional updates.
You can also add people as "Moderator" (they can only delete comments and messages, useful for managing spam) or "Analyst" (they can only see insights, useful for someone tracking performance). These are more limited roles for specific tasks.
What happens after you add someone
The person you added will see a notification on their Facebook account saying they have been invited to manage your page. They need to click "Accept" or "Confirm" to set up their role. Until they accept, they cannot see or post to the page.
Once they accept, the page will appear in their own admin panel. They can access it by clicking the menu button on their Facebook home page, looking for "Pages", and clicking your page name. From there, they can post, message, and do whatever their role allows.
If the person does not accept within a few days, you can send them a reminder by going back to Roles, finding their name, and clicking "Resend Invite". If they never accept and you want to remove them, click the three dots next to their name and select "Remove".
Changing or removing an admin
Go back to Settings, then Roles. You will see a list of everyone who has access to your page, along with their current role. To change someone's role, click the dropdown menu next to their name and select a new role. To remove someone entirely, click the three dots next to their name and select "Remove".
When you remove someone, they lose access to the page when ready. They will not receive a warning, and you do not need their permission. They will no longer see the page in their admin panel or be able to post or message on it.
If you want to temporarily prevent someone from posting without removing them entirely, you can change their role from Admin to Analyst (which only lets them see insights) or remove them and add them back later when you need them.
Security and what to watch for
Only add people as admin if you trust them completely. An admin can post anything to your page, change how it looks, and see private messages from your followers. If someone's Facebook account is hacked, the hacker could use the admin access to post spam or misleading content on your page.
If you suspect an admin's account has been compromised, remove them when ready from the Roles page. You can add them back once they have secured their account.
Facebook does not notify you when an admin posts or changes something on your page, so check your page regularly to see what is being posted in your name. If you see something you did not authorize, remove that person's access right away and consider changing your own password.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone who does not have a Facebook account?
No. The person must have an active Facebook account with their real name or a name they use on Facebook. If they do not have an account, they will need to create one first. You cannot add a business account or a page as an admin — only individual people.
What if I add someone by mistake?
Go to Settings, then Roles, find their name, click the three dots, and select "Remove". They will lose access when ready. If they have not accepted the invite yet, you can also just click "Resend Invite" and then "Remove" without them ever gaining access.
Can an admin remove me as the page owner?
No. Only the page owner can be removed by Facebook itself (if the page violates policies) or by you choosing to delete the page. An admin cannot remove you, delete the page, or change who the owner is. You always keep full control.
Will I be notified when an admin posts something?
Facebook does not send you automatic notifications when an admin posts. You need to check your page regularly or ask them to tell you what they posted. Some pages use a shared document or chat to keep track of who is posting what.
Can I limit what an admin can post?
Not directly through Facebook's settings. An admin with that role can post anything. If you want to control what gets posted, use the Editor role instead — they can post but you can delete their posts afterward. Or ask them to send you posts for approval before they publish.