An admin on a Facebook page can post, delete content, change settings, and manage other admins

When you add someone as an admin, you give them nearly complete control over your page. Admins can post and delete posts, respond to messages, change the page name and description, add or remove other admins, and view page insights. This is different from other roles — editors can post and respond but cannot change settings, and moderators can only delete comments and messages. You should only add people you trust completely, because an admin can remove you from your own page.

You can add an admin only if that person already has a Facebook account. The process takes less than a minute and happens through your page's Roles and Permissions section, which you reach from Settings. The new admin will be notified when ready and will have access right away — they do not need to accept the role.

Key Takeaways

  • You can add an admin only if that person already has a Facebook account and you know their name or username.
  • Admins have nearly complete control over your page, including the ability to remove you, so add only people you trust completely.
  • You reach the admin settings by opening your page, clicking Settings in the top right, then selecting Roles and Permissions on the left side.
  • You can change someone's role later — demoting an admin to editor or moderator removes most of their power without removing them from the page.

Finding the Roles and Permissions section on your page

Open your Facebook page in a web browser or the Facebook app. At the top right of your page, you will see a button labeled Settings. Click it. On the left side of the screen that opens, scroll down until you see Roles and Permissions — this is where you manage who has what level of access to your page.

If you are using the Facebook app on a phone, the Settings button may appear as three horizontal lines (called a menu icon) instead of text. Tap it, then scroll to find Roles and Permissions. The steps that follow are the same on phone or computer.

Adding a new admin through the Roles section

In the Roles and Permissions section, you will see a field that says "Assign a new admin" or "Add admin" — the exact wording changes depending on whether you are on a phone or computer, but the field is always near the top. Click or tap in that field. A search box will appear where you can type a name.

Type the name or username of the person you want to make an admin. Facebook will show you a list of people with that name. Click the correct person — make sure it is the right account, because you are about to give them control of your page. Once you click their name, Facebook will ask you to confirm. Click Confirm, and that person is now an admin. They will see a notification when ready, and the role takes effect right away.

What an admin can and cannot do

An admin can post content, delete any post or comment, respond to messages in your page inbox, change your page name or description, add or remove other admins, and view insights about how many people see your posts. An admin cannot access your personal Facebook account or see your personal messages — they only control the page itself.

An admin can remove you from your own page. This is why you should only add people you trust completely. If you add someone and later realize it was a mistake, you can remove them by going back to Roles and Permissions, finding their name, and clicking the X or Remove button next to it. You can also change their role to something more limited, like editor or moderator.

Removing or changing an admin's role

If you need to take away someone's admin access, return to the Roles and Permissions section. Find the person's name in the list of admins. Next to their name, you will see a dropdown menu that currently says "Admin." Click it. You can choose Editor (they can post and respond but not change settings), Moderator (they can only delete comments and messages), or remove them entirely by selecting Remove.

Changing someone from admin to editor or moderator is gentler than removing them completely — they stay connected to the page but lose the power to change settings or remove other people. If you remove them entirely, they will no longer see the page in their admin tools, though they can still view it as a regular user.

Adding multiple admins and managing them

You can add as many admins as you need. Each one appears in the Roles and Permissions list with their role next to their name. If you manage a large page with many admins, you may want to keep a list of who has access and what they are responsible for — this helps you remember who to contact if something goes wrong on the page.

Facebook does not limit the number of admins, but most pages run smoothly with two to four. More admins means more people can help, but it also means more people can accidentally delete something important or change something you did not intend. If you add someone and they turn out not to need admin access, you can always change their role to something more limited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add someone as an admin if they do not have a Facebook account?

No. The person must have an active Facebook account before you can add them as an admin. If they do not have one, they will need to create an account first. Once they do, you can search for them by name or username in the Roles and Permissions section.

What happens if an admin removes me from the page?

An admin can remove you, but you can add yourself back if you are the original page creator. Go to your page, click Settings, find Roles and Permissions, and look for an option to reclaim your role. If you are not the original creator, you will need to contact Facebook through their Help Center to regain access.

Can an admin see my personal Facebook messages?

No. An admin can only see messages sent to your page's inbox, not your personal messages. They cannot access your personal account or any of your private information — they only control what happens on the page itself.

How do I know if someone has been added as an admin?

You can check at any time by going to Settings, then Roles and Permissions. Everyone with a role on your page appears in this list. The person you added will also receive a notification from Facebook telling them they are now an admin.

Can I change an admin back to a regular user without removing them?

Yes. In Roles and Permissions, click the dropdown next to their name that says "Admin" and select Remove. They will no longer have any special access to the page, but they can still view it like any other user. If you want them to have limited access instead, choose Editor or Moderator from the dropdown.