Adding admins to your Facebook page means giving other people permission to post, delete content, and manage who can see what

When you add someone as an admin, they can do almost everything you can do on that page — post updates, respond to messages, delete comments, change the page name or description, and see insights about who visits. The main thing they cannot do is delete the page itself or change who the page owner is. You stay in control of the final decisions, but admins handle the day-to-day work.

This matters for your privacy and security because admins can see information you may not want widely shared — visitor data, message history, and sometimes personal details people send through the page. Before you add someone, think about what information they will actually need to see to do their job, and whether you trust them with it.

Key Takeaways

  • You can add admins, editors, and moderators with different levels of permission — admins see the most information, moderators see the least.
  • Anyone you add can see visitor data, message history, and comments on your page, so only add people you trust with that information.
  • You add people through the Settings menu on your page, and you can remove them at any time.
  • If someone leaves your organization or you no longer want them managing the page, remove their access when ready rather than waiting.

The difference between admins, editors, and moderators

Facebook gives you three main role choices, and they control what someone can actually do. An admin can post, delete content, respond to messages, change page settings, and see all visitor data and insights. An editor can post and delete content and respond to messages, but cannot change settings or see detailed visitor information. A moderator can only respond to comments and messages and delete comments — they cannot post or see insights.

If someone only needs to answer customer questions in the comments, make them a moderator. If they need to post updates but should not change the page description or see how many people visit, make them an editor. Only make someone an admin if they need to see all the data and change settings. This is the most important privacy decision you will make, because it directly controls what information they can see.

How to add someone as an admin, editor, or moderator

Go to your Facebook page and click Settings in the top right corner. On the left side menu, click Page Roles. You will see a section that says "Assign a new page role" with a text box that says "Enter a name or email address."

Type the name or email of the person you want to add. Facebook will show you a dropdown list of people it finds. Click on the correct person. Then click the dropdown menu next to their name that says "Select a role" and choose Admin, Editor, or Moderator. Click Add. Facebook will send them a notification that they have been added to the page.

The person does not have to accept anything — once you add them, they when ready have access. If they do not have a Facebook account yet, you can still add them by email address, but they will need to create an account and link it to that email before they can actually access the page.

What information admins and editors can see

Admins and editors can see Page Insights, which shows how many people visited your page, what posts got the most clicks, and demographic information about your visitors — their age, location, and gender if Facebook has that data. They can also see all messages sent to your page through the Messenger inbox, including any personal information people included in those messages. They can see every comment on every post, even deleted ones, and they can see the email addresses and phone numbers of people who messaged you.

Moderators cannot see any of this. They can only see the comments and messages themselves, not the data about who sent them or how many people visited. If you have a page that handles sensitive topics or receives personal information from visitors, think carefully about whether someone needs admin or editor access, or whether moderator access would be enough.

Removing someone's access when they leave

Go back to Settings and Page Roles. Find the person's name in the list and click the three dots next to their role. Click Remove. They will lose access when ready — they will not be able to post, see messages, or view any page data.

If someone leaves your organization, changes jobs, or you no longer want them managing the page, remove them right away rather than waiting. Do not assume they will stop using the access on their own. Once you remove them, they cannot see anything about the page anymore, including old messages or visitor data.

What happens if an admin's account gets hacked

If someone with admin access has their Facebook account hacked, the person who hacked it can post from your page, delete your content, change your page settings, and see all your visitor data and messages. This is why you should only add people you trust, and why you should remove access as soon as someone leaves your organization.

If you think an admin's account has been hacked, remove them when ready from Page Roles. Then go to your page's Activity Log (in Settings) and look for posts or changes you did not make. You can delete posts or undo changes from there. If someone posted something harmful, you may also want to report it to Facebook and let your visitors know the page was compromised.

Protecting your own admin account

Because you are the page owner, your account is the most valuable target. Use a strong, unique password for Facebook — not one you use anywhere else. Turn on two-factor authentication by going to Settings and Privacy, then Settings, then Security and Login. Click "Use two-factor authentication" and choose whether you want Facebook to send you a code by text message or through an authentication app like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator.

Two-factor authentication means that even if someone gets your password, they cannot log in without also having your phone or your authentication app. This is the single most effective thing you can do to keep your page safe. Check your active login sessions regularly — in the same Security and Login section, you can see where you are logged in and log out of sessions you do not recognize.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add someone as an admin if they do not have a Facebook account?

You can add them by their email address, but they will need to create a Facebook account and link it to that email before they can actually access the page. Once they do, they will when ready have the access you gave them.

Can an admin add other admins without asking me?

Yes. Any admin can add other admins, editors, or moderators. This is why you should only make someone an admin if you trust them completely. If you want to limit who can add new people, make them an editor instead.

What if I want someone to post but not see visitor data?

Make them an editor instead of an admin. Editors can post, delete content, and respond to messages, but they cannot see Page Insights or detailed visitor information.

Can I see what an admin posted or changed on my page?

Yes. Go to Settings, then Activity Log. You can see every post, comment deletion, and setting change, along with who made it and when. This helps you catch problems or unauthorized changes.

What happens to my page if my admin account gets deleted?

If you delete your own Facebook account, the page stays active and any other admins can still manage it. But if you are the only admin and you delete your account, the page becomes inactive and cannot be managed until someone with admin access claims it.