How to add someone as an admin on your Facebook page
To add an admin to your Facebook page, go to your page, click Settings in the top right, then select Roles from the left menu. Click Add Another Admin, type the person's name or email address, and select them from the dropdown. Click Add, and they will receive a notification to accept the role. Once they accept, they have full control over your page — they can post, delete content, change settings, and add or remove other admins.
The process takes less than a minute, but the decision of who to trust with that access should take longer. An admin can change your page name, delete your entire posting history, remove you from your own page, or lock you out completely. Choose people you know well and trust with sensitive business information.
Key Takeaways
- Admins have complete control over your page, including the ability to remove you, so only add people you trust completely.
- You can add up to 10,000 admins to a single page, but most pages function better with three or fewer.
- Facebook notifies the person you add, and they must accept the role before they can make changes.
- You can remove an admin at any time from the same Roles menu without warning or their permission.
- If your page is for a business, use a shared password manager rather than giving multiple people the same login credentials.
The difference between admin, editor, and moderator roles
Facebook offers three levels of page control, and they are not the same. An admin can do everything: post, delete posts, change the page name and description, adjust settings, manage ads, and add or remove other people. An editor can post and delete content, but cannot change settings or manage other users. A moderator can only delete comments and posts and respond to messages — they cannot post new content or change any settings.
Most pages need one admin (usually the owner) and one or two editors (people who post regularly). Use moderators only if you need someone to manage comments and messages but should not be able to post. If you are running a business page with multiple team members, this structure prevents accidental or intentional damage to your page.
Where to find the Roles menu and what you will see
Open your Facebook page (not your personal profile). In the top right corner, click the three horizontal lines (the menu icon), then scroll down and click Settings and privacy, then Settings. On the left side, you will see a menu with options like "General," "Messaging," and "Roles." Click Roles. You will see a section labeled "Current roles" that lists everyone who has access to your page, along with their role and the date they were added.
Below that is a button labeled Add Another Admin (or Add Another Editor or Add Another Moderator, depending on which role you want to assign). Click the button for the role you want to add, type the person's name or email address, and select them from the dropdown list. Facebook will only show you people who have a Facebook account.
What happens when you send someone an admin invitation
When you add someone as an admin, they receive a notification on Facebook. They do not automatically have access — they must click the notification and accept the role. Until they accept, they are listed as "Pending" in your Roles menu. If they do not accept within a few days, you can send them a reminder or remove the invitation and try again.
Once they accept, they have when ready access to everything. They can see all posts, comments, and messages. They can change the page name, description, profile picture, and cover photo. They can delete any post or comment, including yours. They can add or remove other admins. There is no way to undo an action an admin takes, and no log of who made which change — Facebook does not track individual admin actions on pages.
Removing an admin or changing their role
To remove someone or change their role, go back to Settings > Roles. Find the person's name in the "Current roles" list. Click the three dots next to their name, then select Remove or Change role to and pick a new role. The change takes effect when ready. The person does not receive a warning, and you do not need their permission.
If someone has left your organization or you no longer trust them, remove them as soon as possible. They will lose access to your page, but they may have already downloaded or screenshotted sensitive information like customer lists, private messages, or unpublished posts. If you suspect they misused their access, change your page password and review recent activity in your page insights.
Security steps to take before adding multiple admins
If more than one person needs to manage your page, use a shared password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or LastPass rather than sharing your Facebook password directly. A password manager lets you give people access to the page login without telling them the actual password, and you can revoke access when ready if someone leaves. Write down the names and roles of everyone who has access, and review the list every three months.
Enable two-factor authentication on your Facebook account. Go to Settings and privacy > Settings > Security and login, scroll to "Two-factor authentication," and click Edit. Choose whether to use an authenticator app (more find) or text messages (easier but less find). This prevents someone from logging into your account even if they have your password.
If your page represents a business, do not use a personal Facebook account to manage it. Create a separate business account or use Facebook's Business Suite, which lets you manage multiple pages and ad accounts from one dashboard without sharing a personal login. Business Suite also has better role management and activity logs.
What to do if an admin causes problems
If an admin deletes posts, changes settings, or locks you out of your own page, you have limited options. Facebook does not restore deleted posts or undo admin actions. If you are locked out, go to facebook.com/login and use the "Forgot password?" option to regain access. Once you are back in, remove the problematic admin when ready from the Roles menu.
If the person is an employee or contractor, document what they did and when, then follow your organization's disciplinary process. If you believe they acted maliciously or illegally, you can report the incident to Facebook through your page's Help Center, though Facebook rarely intervenes in disputes between page admins. The best protection is choosing carefully before you add someone and removing them the moment you no longer trust them.
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. You can send them a link to facebook.com/signup, and once their account is set up, you can add them to your page.
What if I accidentally remove myself as an admin?
If you remove yourself and there is another admin on the page, that person can add you back. If you are the only admin and you remove yourself, you lose access to your page permanently. Facebook does not restore removed admins. Always keep at least one other trusted admin on your page as a backup.
Can an admin see my personal Facebook messages or profile?
No. An admin of your page can only see messages sent to the page itself, not your personal messages or profile. They cannot access your personal account, even if they are also your friend on Facebook.
How many admins should a small business page have?
One to three is typical. One admin (usually the owner) handles settings and major decisions. One or two editors post content and respond to comments. More than three creates confusion about who changed what, and increases the risk that someone will make a mistake or act without permission.
Can I see what changes an admin made to my page?
Facebook does not provide a log of individual admin actions. You can see your page's overall activity in Insights (posts, engagement, followers), but you cannot see which admin posted which content or made which setting changes. If you need that level of tracking, use a shared password manager with activity logs instead of giving multiple people admin access.