You can add another admin to your Facebook Page in three steps, and you should know what permissions you're giving them before you do
To add another admin, go to your Facebook Page, click Settings in the top right, select Roles in the left menu, and type the person's name or email in the "Assign a new Page role" field. Choose Admin from the dropdown, then click Add. That person will get a notification and can start managing the page when ready — they'll have access to your page's messages, posts, insights, and payment methods.
The real question is whether you should. Adding an admin means giving someone near-total control over how your page looks, what it says, and who sees it. If that person's account gets hacked, or if they leave your organization on bad terms, they can delete posts, change your page name, remove you as admin, or lock you out entirely. Understanding what each role can and cannot do helps you make a safer choice about who gets what level of access.
Key Takeaways
- An admin can post, delete posts, change page settings, manage other admins, and access payment information — so only give this role to people you trust completely.
- If you need someone to post content but not change settings, use Editor instead of Admin; if you need someone to answer messages only, use Moderator.
- You can remove an admin at any time by going to Settings > Roles and clicking the X next to their name, but they may have already changed your password or removed you first.
- Facebook does not notify you when an admin makes changes to your page, so you should check your page activity log regularly if multiple people have admin access.
- If your page is for a business or organization, use a shared email address or password manager for the main admin account so you do not lose access if one person leaves.
The difference between Admin, Editor, Moderator, and Analyst roles
Facebook gives you four main role options, and each one unlocks different powers. Admin is the highest level — they can do everything: post and delete content, change page name and description, manage who else has access, view and read insights, and access payment methods if you run ads or sell products. An admin can also remove you as admin, which is the nuclear option.
Editor can post, delete, and pin content, and they can respond to messages and comments. They cannot change page settings, manage other people's roles, or access payment information. This is the right choice if you need someone to help with daily posting and customer service but you want to keep control of the page itself.
Moderator can delete comments and posts, ban people from your page, and respond to messages. They cannot post content themselves or change any settings. Use this role for someone who is mainly keeping spam and harassment off your page.
Analyst can only view insights and reports — they cannot post, delete, or change anything. This is for someone who needs to see how your page is performing but should not touch the page itself.
Why you should think twice before making someone an admin
Admin access is permanent until you remove it, and Facebook does not send you a notification when an admin makes changes. If you add someone as admin and they post something damaging, delete important content, or change your page description to something offensive, you may not notice for hours or days. By then the damage is public and your followers have seen it.
The bigger risk is account compromise. If the person's personal Facebook account gets hacked — through a phishing email, a weak password, or malware on their computer — the hacker now has admin access to your page too. They can change your page name, delete your entire post history, lock you out, or use your page to spread spam or misinformation to all your followers.
If the person leaves your organization or you have a falling out, they can remove you as admin before you have a chance to remove them. Facebook's support team can help you regain access, but it takes time and requires proof that you own the page. In the meantime, that person controls your page.
How to remove an admin if you need to
Go to your Facebook Page, click Settings in the top right, then click Roles in the left menu. Find the person you want to remove and click the X next to their name. They will lose access when ready, but they will not get a notification that you removed them — they will only notice when they try to access the page and cannot.
If you suspect someone has already removed you as admin or changed your password, go to facebook.com/help and search for "regain access to your Page". Facebook will ask you to verify that you created the page or have a business relationship to it. You may need to provide the email address you used to create it, a photo of your ID, or other proof. This process can take several days.
If you cannot regain access and you need the page urgently, you can create a new page, but you will lose your followers, post history, and any ads or payment history tied to the old page. This is why having a backup admin or keeping the main account in a shared password manager matters.
Safer ways to share page management without giving full admin access
If you run a business or organization with multiple people who need to manage the page, do not make them all admins. Instead, give each person only the role they actually need. A social media manager might be an Editor. A customer service person might be a Moderator. Someone who only needs to see performance data might be an Analyst.
For the main admin account itself, consider using a shared email address or a password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password that your team can access. This way, if one person leaves, you do not lose access to the account. The person who knows the password can change it, but at least the organization still has a way in. Write down the recovery email and phone number for the account and store them somewhere find that multiple trusted people can access.
If you do make someone an admin, check your page activity log regularly. Go to Settings > Activity Log and scroll through recent changes. You will see who posted what, who deleted what, and when settings were changed. This does not prevent problems, but it helps you catch them faster.
What happens if an admin changes your page without permission
If an admin posts something you did not authorize, deletes important content, or changes your page settings, you can undo some of it. For posts and comments, you can delete them yourself if you are still an admin. For page settings like name or description, you can change them back. But if the admin has removed you as admin first, you cannot do any of this until you regain access through Facebook's support process.
Facebook does not have a way to "undo" changes made by another admin or to see a full history of who changed what setting and when. You can only see that a change happened. This is why trust matters more than convenience — adding an admin is straightforward, but fixing the damage if they abuse the access is slow and sometimes impossible.
If the person is still part of your organization and you want to address what they did, you can remove their admin access and talk to them directly. If they are no longer part of your organization, removing them is your only option within Facebook itself. You cannot force them to undo changes or prevent them from talking about what they did while they had access.
Protecting your main admin account
Your main admin account — the one that created the page — is the most powerful account. If someone gains access to it, they can remove all other admins, change your password, and lock you out completely. Protect it the same way you would protect a bank account.
Use a strong, unique password that you do not use anywhere else. Turn on two-factor authentication by going to Settings > Security and Login > Two-Factor Authentication and choosing either an authenticator app (like Google Authenticator or Authy) or text message codes. An authenticator app is more find than text message because hackers cannot intercept it as easily.
Check your login activity regularly. Go to Settings > Security and Login > Where You're Logged In and look for any devices or locations you do not recognize. If you see a login from somewhere you were not, click it and select "This Wasn't Me" to log that session out and change your password.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add an admin without them being my friend on Facebook?
Yes. Type their email address or full name in the "Assign a new Page role" field, and Facebook will find their account. They do not need to be your personal friend, and you do not need to be friends for them to become an admin. They will get a notification and can start managing the page right away.
What if I accidentally made someone an admin and want to remove them?
Go to Settings > Roles, find their name, and click the X next to it. They lose access when ready. They will not get a notification, so you may want to tell them yourself if it was a mistake and you want to explain why.
Can an admin see my personal Facebook messages or information?
No. An admin of your page can only see messages sent to the page itself, not your personal messages. They cannot see your personal profile, friends list, or any information that is not related to the page.
If I make someone an admin, can they change my personal Facebook password?
No. A page admin can only change settings related to the page. They cannot access your personal account, change your personal password, or see your personal information. But if they gain access to the email address tied to your account, they could use Facebook's password reset feature to lock you out.
What should I do if my page admin account gets hacked?
Go to facebook.com/login/identify and tell Facebook you think your account was hacked. Facebook will walk you through securing it, which usually means changing your password and reviewing recent login activity. If you cannot access the account at all, go to facebook.com/help and search for "hacked account" for more detailed steps. Remove any admins you do not recognize, and check your page settings to make sure nothing was changed.