Adding an admin means giving someone else control over your group's settings, posts, and members

When you add an admin to a Facebook group, you give that person the ability to approve or remove members, delete posts, change the group description, and manage other admins. Unlike a moderator (who can only remove posts and members), an admin has nearly the same power as the group owner. Facebook shows the admin badge next to their name so members know who holds that role.

You should add an admin only to people you trust completely. An admin can remove you from your own group, change the group name, or alter privacy settings without asking permission first. Once you add someone, you can remove them later, but in the moment they have broad control.

Key Takeaways

  • Open your group, tap the Members tab, find the person's name, and select "Make Admin" from the menu next to their profile.
  • An admin can manage members, posts, and settings — they have almost all the same powers as the group owner.
  • You can remove an admin at any time by going back to Members, finding their name, and selecting "Remove as Admin".
  • Facebook does not notify the person that you made them an admin, so tell them directly so they know what to do.
  • If your group is private, only admins and members can see who the admins are; in a public group, anyone can see the admin list.

Steps to make someone an admin on mobile or desktop

On mobile, open your Facebook group and tap the Members tab at the bottom. Scroll to find the person you want to make an admin. Tap the three dots next to their name and select "Make Admin" from the menu. On desktop, go to your group, click Members on the left side, find the person, click the three dots next to their name, and select "Make Admin".

After you select "Make Admin", the change takes effect when ready. The person will see an admin badge next to their name in the member list. They will also see new options in the group — like the ability to edit the group description or manage pending member requests — but Facebook does not send them a notification. Send them a message or tell them in person so they know they now have admin powers.

What an admin can and cannot do

An admin can approve or deny people who request to join, remove members without warning, delete any post or comment, pin posts to the top, change the group name and description, edit the group rules, manage other admins (add or remove them), and change privacy settings (from public to private, for example). An admin can also see the group's activity log, which shows who posted what and when.

An admin cannot see private messages between members, access member email addresses or phone numbers, or force members to accept new rules retroactively. They also cannot delete the group itself — only the group owner can do that. If you are the owner and you make someone an admin, they could theoretically remove you from the group, so choose carefully.

The difference between an admin and a moderator

A moderator can remove posts and comments, remove members, and approve pending posts if you have turned on post approval. A moderator cannot change group settings, manage other admins, or alter the group name or description. Moderators are useful when you want someone to help keep the group on topic and remove spam without giving them full control.

If you want to give someone limited power, make them a moderator instead. You add a moderator the same way — go to Members, find their name, tap the three dots, and select "Make Moderator". You can have multiple admins and multiple moderators in the same group.

Removing an admin if you change your mind

Go to your group and open the Members tab. Find the person who is currently an admin — their name will show the admin badge. Tap or click the three dots next to their name and select "Remove as Admin". The change happens right away, and they lose access to admin tools when ready. They remain a member of the group unless you remove them separately.

If an admin is behaving badly or you no longer trust them, removing them is fast and does not require their permission. They will not receive a notification that you removed their admin status, but they will notice when they try to use admin features and find them gone. If you want to remove them from the group entirely, you can do that in a separate step.

Privacy and visibility of admin information

In a private group, only members can see the member list and the admin badges. In a public group, anyone on Facebook can see who the admins are, even if they are not a member. This matters if your group is about a sensitive topic — someone outside the group could see the names of people who admin it.

If you are concerned about privacy, consider whether your group should be public or private. You can change this in the group settings, but moving from public to private does not remove the history of who saw the group before the change. Admins themselves can see the full member list and activity log regardless of whether the group is public or private.

What happens to posts and comments when an admin leaves

If an admin leaves the group or you remove them, their posts and comments stay in the group. The posts do not disappear, and they keep the admin badge next to their name in the post history. If you want to delete their posts, you have to do that manually — removing someone as an admin does not automatically remove their content.

If an admin deletes their Facebook account entirely, their posts may show as "Facebook User" instead of their name, but the posts remain in the group. You can still delete them if you want to, but it requires action from you or another admin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add an admin to a Facebook group I do not own?

No. Only the group owner and current admins can add new admins. If you are a moderator but not an admin, you cannot promote someone to admin. You can ask the owner or an existing admin to do it.

Will the person know when I make them an admin?

Facebook does not send a notification. They will see the admin badge next to their name and notice new options in the group, but they might not realize right away. It is best to tell them directly so they understand their new responsibilities.

Can an admin remove me from my own group?

Yes. An admin has the power to remove the group owner. This is why you should only add admins you trust completely. If it happens, you can ask Facebook to help, but the best protection is choosing admins carefully from the start.

What is the difference between removing an admin and removing a member?

Removing an admin takes away their admin powers but leaves them as a regular member of the group. Removing a member removes them from the group entirely. You can do both actions separately — remove someone as an admin first, then remove them as a member if needed.

Can I have more than one admin in a group?

Yes. You can add as many admins as you want. Multiple admins can help manage a large group, but remember that each admin has broad control. If admins disagree about how to run the group, conflicts can happen.