Adding an admin means giving another person full control over your page
An admin on a Facebook page can post, delete posts, respond to messages, change the page name and description, remove other admins, and see all the analytics. When you add someone as an admin, you are giving them the same level of control you have — except they cannot delete the page itself. This is different from other roles like editor (who can post and respond but not change settings) or moderator (who can only respond to comments and messages).
You should only add someone as an admin if you trust them completely. If your page gets hacked or someone abuses admin powers, they can damage your reputation, delete years of posts, or lock you out of your own page. Once you add an admin, you can remove them at any time, but the damage may already be done.
Key Takeaways
- Only admins can change page settings, delete posts, and remove other admins, so add them only if you trust them completely.
- You add an admin through the page settings under Roles, not through a message or invite link.
- The person you want to add must already be your Facebook friend before you can make them an admin.
- You can remove an admin at any time, but they will see that you removed them.
- If you suspect someone has abused admin powers, change your own password and review recent page activity in the Activity Log.
How to add an admin on desktop
Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings icon — it looks like a gear and is usually in the top right corner of your page header. Click it and select Settings and privacy, then Settings. On the left side, you will see a menu. Click Roles.
Under the Roles section, you will see a field that says Assign a new admin. Click in that field and type the name of the person you want to add. Facebook will show you a list of your friends who match that name. Click the person's name to select them. Once you click their name, they become an admin when ready — there is no confirmation step or waiting period.
The person you added will receive a notification that they are now an admin on your page. They do not have to accept or confirm anything. If they do not want the role, they can remove themselves, but you will see in the Roles section that they did so.
How to add an admin on mobile
Open the Facebook app and go to your page. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy, then Settings. Scroll down to find Roles and tap it.
Tap the field that says Assign a new admin. Type the name of the person you want to add. When their name appears in the list, tap it to add them. Just like on desktop, they become an admin right away and will get a notification.
What to do if the person you want to add is not showing up
The most common reason someone does not appear in the list is that you are not Facebook friends with them yet. Facebook only lets you add admins from your friend list. If you want to add someone, send them a friend request first and wait for them to accept. Then go back to Roles and try again.
Another reason they might not show up is if they have already been added in a different role — for example, as an editor or moderator. In that case, you need to remove them from their current role first, wait a few minutes, and then add them as an admin. You can see all current roles in the same Roles section.
How to remove an admin
Go back to Settings, then Roles. Find the admin you want to remove in the list under Admins. Click or tap the X next to their name. A confirmation box will appear asking if you are sure. Click or tap Remove. They are now removed and will see a notification that their admin access has been taken away.
Removing an admin does not unfriend them or remove them from your page — they can still see your page like any other person. It only takes away their ability to edit, post, or change settings. If you want them completely off the page, you would need to ban them separately, which is a different action in the same Roles section.
Checking what an admin has done on your page
If you are worried about what an admin has been doing, you can see a record of their actions. Go to Settings, then scroll down to find Activity Log. This shows you every post, comment, deletion, and setting change made on your page, along with who made it and when. If you see something suspicious — like posts you did not authorize or settings changed without your permission — you can undo those actions and remove the admin when ready.
The Activity Log keeps records for several months, so you can look back and see patterns. If an admin has been deleting posts or changing settings regularly without telling you, that is a sign you should remove them.
Protecting your page if an admin has been compromised
If you think an admin's account has been hacked and they are using it to damage your page, remove them right away. Then change your own Facebook password — do not use a password you have used anywhere else. Go to your personal account settings, find Security and login, and click Change password.
After you change your password, review your Activity Log again to see if anything else was changed while the compromised admin had access. If they deleted important posts or changed your page name, you may be able to undo those actions through the Activity Log. If the damage is severe and you cannot fix it yourself, you can report the issue to Facebook through the Help Center, though response times vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone as an admin if they are not my Facebook friend?
No. Facebook only lets you add admins from your friend list. You must send them a friend request and wait for them to accept before you can add them to any role on your page.
Will the person I add as admin know my password?
No. Adding someone as an admin does not give them access to your personal Facebook account or password. They can only control the page itself, not your personal profile or messages.
Can an admin delete my page?
No. Admins can delete posts, change settings, and remove other admins, but they cannot delete the page itself. Only the original page creator can delete the page, and even then only through a specific deletion process.
What is the difference between an admin and an editor?
An admin can change all page settings, remove other admins, and see all analytics. An editor can post, delete posts, and respond to messages, but cannot change the page name, description, or remove other people from roles. Use editor for people who help manage content but should not control the page itself.
If I remove an admin, can they see what they did on the page before I removed them?
Yes. Removing someone as an admin does not hide their past actions from them. If you are concerned about what they saw or did while they had access, review your Activity Log and change any sensitive information like your page password or linked accounts.