Adding an admin takes three steps: go to Settings, find the Admins section, and type the person's name

To add an admin to your Facebook Page, open your Page, click Settings in the top menu, then select Admins from the left sidebar. Type the person's name or email address in the "Add a New Admin" field, select them from the dropdown, and click Add. They will receive a notification and can start managing the Page once they accept.

The person you add must have a Facebook account and be able to see your Page. If they cannot find your Page in search, they may have privacy settings that hide it from them — ask them to check their search settings or send them a direct link to your Page.

Key Takeaways

  • Admins can post, delete content, manage comments, change Page settings, and see all analytics — so only add people you trust completely.
  • You can add up to 148 admins to a single Page, but most Pages work better with two to four.
  • The person you add must have an active Facebook account and be able to see your Page before you can make them an admin.
  • You can remove an admin at any time from the same Settings menu without warning them first.

What admins can and cannot do on your Page

An admin has nearly all the same powers as the Page owner. They can create posts, delete posts and comments, respond to messages, change the Page name and description, upload a new profile picture, manage other admins and moderators, and see detailed analytics about who visits your Page and engages with your content.

Admins cannot delete the Page itself or transfer ownership to someone else. Only the original Page creator can do those things. If you need to hand off a Page completely, you will need to change the Page owner through a separate process in Settings.

Because admins have so much control, add only people you know well and trust with your Page's reputation. A careless admin can delete years of posts, lock followers out of commenting, or post something that damages your credibility.

Step-by-step: adding an admin on desktop

Open your Facebook Page and look for the Settings button in the top right corner of the Page header. Click it, then select Settings from the menu that appears. On the left sidebar, scroll down and click Admins. You will see a field that says "Add a New Admin" with a search box underneath.

Type the person's full name or the email address connected to their Facebook account. As you type, Facebook will show a dropdown list of people who match. Click the person's name when you see them. A confirmation message will appear saying the person has been invited. They will see a notification on their Facebook account asking them to accept the admin role.

The person must accept the invitation before they become an admin. You can check whether they have accepted by going back to Settings > Admins and looking at the list. Once they accept, they will have full admin access when ready.

Adding an admin on the Facebook mobile app

Open your Page in the Facebook app and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right. Scroll down and tap Settings and Privacy, then tap Settings. Scroll to find the Admins section — it may be under a "Page Roles" or "People" heading depending on your app version.

Tap "Add Admin" or the plus icon next to Admins. Type the person's name in the search field and select them from the results. Tap Add or Confirm, and they will receive a notification. The process is the same as on desktop, just with different button locations.

What to do if the person you want to add is not showing up

If you type someone's name and they do not appear in the dropdown, the most common reason is that they have not friended you on Facebook or their privacy settings hide them from search. Ask them to search for your Page directly and send you a screenshot showing they can see it. If they can see it, they should be searchable as an admin candidate.

Another possibility is that they have a very common name and many people with that name exist on Facebook. Try searching for them by email address instead of name — this is more precise. If you still cannot find them, ask them to send you their Facebook profile URL, then try copying their name exactly as it appears on their profile.

If the person has a very new account (less than a few days old), Facebook may not let them be added as an admin yet. Wait a few days and try again.

Removing an admin or changing their role

Go to Settings > Admins and find the person's name in the list. Next to their name, you will see their current role (Admin, Editor, Moderator, or Analyst). Click the role name and select a new role from the dropdown, or click Remove to take away their access entirely. The change takes effect when ready — you do not need to ask them first or send them a notification.

If you remove someone as an admin, they can still see and interact with your Page as a regular follower, but they cannot make changes or see analytics. If you want to hide the Page from them completely, you would need to block them, which is a separate action.

Admin roles beyond full admin: Editor, Moderator, and Analyst

Facebook offers three other roles with fewer permissions than full admin. An Editor can post and delete content and manage comments, but cannot change Page settings or see analytics. A Moderator can only manage comments and messages — they cannot create posts or change anything about the Page. An Analyst can only view analytics and reports; they cannot make any changes to the Page at all.

Use these roles when you want to give someone specific responsibilities without full control. For example, if you hire someone to respond to customer messages, make them a Moderator. If you want a team member to track engagement metrics but not post, make them an Analyst. This keeps your Page safer by limiting what each person can do.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add someone as an admin if they are not my friend on Facebook?

They do not have to be your friend, but they must have a Facebook account and be able to see your Page. If your Page is public, anyone can see it. If it is private, they need to follow it or be invited to see it before you can add them as an admin.

Will the person know I added them as an admin?

Yes, they will receive a notification on Facebook asking them to accept the admin role. They can see the notification in their notifications menu and must accept before they gain access. You cannot make someone an admin without their knowledge.

Can I add an admin to multiple Pages at once?

No, you add admins one Page at a time. If you manage several Pages and want the same person to admin all of them, you will need to go to each Page's Settings and add them separately.

What happens to posts if I remove an admin?

Posts they created stay on the Page. Removing an admin does not delete their past posts or comments. They straightforward lose the ability to make new changes.

Can an admin add other admins without asking me?

Yes, an admin can add, remove, and change the roles of other admins without your permission. This is why you should only add people you trust completely. If you want to limit this, you can make someone an Editor or Moderator instead, which prevents them from managing other admins.