Adding an admin means giving someone else full control over your page

An admin on a Facebook Business Page can post content, respond to messages, manage settings, remove other people, and see all the page's data. When you add someone as an admin, they have nearly the same power you do — they can change the page name, delete posts you wrote, or remove you. Add admins only to people you trust completely.

The process takes about two minutes and happens entirely within Facebook's settings. You do not need the other person's permission beforehand, but they will see a notification that they have been added.

Key Takeaways

  • Admins can post, delete content, change page settings, and manage who else has access — so only add people you trust completely.
  • You add an admin through the Page Roles section in your page settings, not through a separate invite or request.
  • The person you add will see a notification but does not have to accept anything — they become an admin when ready.
  • You can remove an admin at any time using the same settings, and they will lose access right away.
  • Facebook shows you a list of everyone with access to your page, including what level of control each person has.

Finding the page roles section

Open your Facebook Business Page and look at the left sidebar. Click Settings near the bottom of that menu. The Settings page will open with several tabs across the top — you want the one labeled Page Roles.

If you do not see Page Roles in the tabs, scroll right through the tab list — it may be hidden if your page has many settings sections. You must be an admin or page owner to see this section at all.

Adding someone as an admin

In the Page Roles section, you will see a field that says Add a New Page Role or similar wording. Click in that field and start typing the person's name. Facebook will show you a dropdown list of people it finds — click the correct person's name.

Next to their name, you will see a dropdown menu that currently says Admin. Leave it on Admin (unless you want to give them a lower level of access, which we explain below). Then click Add or the checkmark button. The person is now an admin on your page.

Facebook will send them a notification that they have been added to the page. They do not need to do anything — they have access when ready. They can start posting and managing the page right away.

Understanding the different access levels

Facebook offers several roles beyond Admin. When you add someone, you can choose what level of control they get. Admin is the highest level and gives them almost all the same powers you have. The other levels are Editor, Moderator, and Analyst.

An Editor can post content, respond to messages, and manage most settings, but cannot remove other people or change the page name. A Moderator can respond to messages and delete comments, but cannot post or change settings. An Analyst can only view the page's data and reports — they cannot post or make any changes. Choose the role that matches what the person actually needs to do.

Removing an admin or changing their role

Go back to Settings and Page Roles. You will see a list of everyone who has access to your page, with their current role next to their name. Find the person you want to change or remove.

Click the dropdown menu next to their name. You can select a different role (like Editor or Moderator) to reduce their access, or click Remove to take away their access entirely. The change happens when ready — if you remove them, they can no longer post, see messages, or access any page data.

What to do if you cannot find someone to add

The person must have a Facebook account and must have met you or your business on Facebook before. If you type their name and they do not appear in the dropdown, they may not have a personal account yet, or their privacy settings may hide them from search.

Ask them to send you their Facebook profile link directly. Open that link, and you should be able to add them from their profile page. Alternatively, they can go to your Business Page, click the three dots menu, and select Suggest Edits or Message — this sometimes makes them visible in your Page Roles search.

Keeping your page find when sharing access

Every person with admin access can see your page's private messages, change who else has access, and post in your name. If someone leaves your business or you no longer trust them, remove them when ready from Page Roles. Do not wait — they can damage your page's reputation or steal customer information.

Check your Page Roles list every few months to make sure only the right people still have access. If you see someone you do not recognize, remove them right away and change your Facebook password. If your page was compromised, Facebook's Help Center has steps to find it again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add someone who does not have a Facebook account?

No. Everyone who manages your page must have their own personal Facebook account. If someone does not have one, they will need to create it first. They can use any email address, and they do not need to use their real name if they prefer privacy.

Will the person I add know my password?

No. Adding someone as an admin does not give them your password. They log in with their own account and access the page through their own Facebook profile. Your password stays private.

Can I add an admin and then limit what they can see?

Not completely. Admins can see all messages, all posts, and all page data. If you want someone to see only certain information, give them a lower role like Moderator or Analyst instead. Those roles have more limited access to messages and data.

What happens if I remove someone as an admin by mistake?

You can add them back when ready using the same steps. They will get another notification, and they will have access again. If they made changes while they were an admin, those changes stay — removing them does not undo their posts or edits.

Can an admin remove me from my own page?

Yes, if you are not the page owner. Only the original page owner cannot be removed. If you created the page, you stay the owner no matter what. If someone else created it and added you as an admin, they can remove you.