Adding an admin takes three steps: go to Settings, find the Roles 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 Roles from the left sidebar. Type the person's name or email in the "Assign a New Role" field, choose Admin from the dropdown menu, and click Add. That person will receive a notification and can start managing the Page when ready once they accept.
The person you add must already 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 block it, or the Page may be restricted to certain regions. You can send them a direct link to your Page to make it easier.
Key Takeaways
- Admins can change Page settings, post content, respond to messages, and remove other admins or editors, so only add people you trust completely.
- You can assign different roles — Admin, Editor, Moderator, Analyst, or Advertiser — depending on what tasks each person needs to do.
- The person you add must have an active Facebook account and be able to see your Page before you can assign them a role.
- You can remove an admin at any time by going back to Roles and clicking Remove next to their name.
What each admin role can and cannot do
Facebook offers five different roles, and each one has different permissions. An Admin can do everything: change settings, delete the Page, post, respond to messages, manage ads, and remove other people. An Editor can post, respond to messages, and manage most content, but cannot change settings or remove admins. An Moderator can respond to comments and messages and delete posts, but cannot change settings or post new content themselves.
An Analyst can only view Page insights and performance data — they cannot post or change anything. An Advertiser can create and manage ads but cannot post content or change Page settings. Choose the role based on what the person actually needs to do. If someone only needs to respond to customer messages, Moderator is enough. If they need to post content and manage ads, Editor is the right choice.
Why you should limit the number of admins
Every admin has the power to delete your entire Page, change who else is an admin, or lock you out. If you add too many admins, the risk grows that someone will make a mistake, get hacked, or act against your interests. Start with one or two people you know well and have worked with before.
If you are managing a Page for a business or organization, document who has admin access and why. Keep a list of names and the date you added them. If someone leaves the team or you no longer work together, remove their access when ready — do not wait. A former employee or contractor with admin access can damage your Page even months later.
How to remove an admin or change their role
Go to Settings, click Roles, and find the person's name in the list. Click the dropdown next to their current role to change it to something with fewer permissions, or click Remove to take away their access entirely. They will not receive a notification that you removed them, but they will no longer be able to make changes to the Page.
If you remove someone by mistake, you can add them back the same way you added them the first time. There is no waiting period or approval process — the change takes effect right away.
What happens if your admin account gets hacked
If someone gains access to an admin account on your Page, they can post as your Page, change settings, or remove you as an admin. The damage can happen fast. If you suspect this has happened, change the password on that Facebook account when ready, then go to your Page settings and remove that person's admin access.
After you remove them, check your Page's recent activity. Facebook shows a log of who posted what and when — look for posts or changes you did not make. If you find unauthorized posts, delete them and consider posting a message to your followers explaining that your Page was compromised. If the hacked account belongs to someone else, contact them right away so they can find their own account.
Adding an admin from a different country or region
If the person you want to add lives in a different country, they can still become an admin as long as they have a Facebook account and can access your Page. Facebook does not restrict admin roles by location. Type their name or email in the Roles section exactly as it appears on their Facebook profile, and send them a message letting them know you have added them.
If they cannot see your Page in search, ask them to check their privacy settings or language settings — sometimes Pages are hidden based on region or language preferences. You can also send them a direct link to your Page through Messenger to make sure they can find it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add an admin if they do not have a Facebook account?
No. Everyone who manages a Facebook Page must have their own Facebook account. If the person you want to add does not have one, they will need to create an account first. They can use any email address, and they do not need to use their real name if they prefer privacy.
What if I accidentally added the wrong person as an admin?
Go to Settings, click Roles, find their name, and click Remove. They will lose access when ready. You can then add the correct person using the same process. There is no penalty for removing someone — you can do it as many times as you need to.
Can an admin add another admin without asking me?
Yes. Any admin can add other admins, editors, or people in other roles. This is why you should only add admins you trust completely. If you want to prevent this, remove admin access and give them a lower role like Editor or Moderator instead.
Do admins see my personal Facebook messages?
No. Admins can only see messages sent to your Page, not messages sent to your personal Facebook account. Your personal messages and friends list remain private.
What if I am the only admin and I forget my password?
You can reset your Facebook password using the login page — click "Forgot Password" and follow the steps to regain access. If you no longer have access to the email or phone number on your account, Facebook has a recovery process, but it can take time. This is why it is a good idea to have at least one other trusted admin on your Page, so the Page can still be managed if something happens to your account.