Adding an admin means giving someone else full control over your page
When you add an admin to your Facebook page, that person can post, delete posts, respond to messages, change the page name and description, and manage who else has access. They see everything you see and can make changes without asking you first. This is different from adding an editor or moderator, who have fewer permissions. You should only add someone as admin if you trust them completely — they can lock you out of your own page if they change the password or remove you.
The process takes about two minutes and happens entirely in Facebook's page settings. You do not need to send them a link or have them do anything on their end — once you add them, they automatically become an admin the next time they log in.
Key Takeaways
- An admin has full control over your page, including the ability to remove you, so only add people you trust completely.
- You add admins through the page settings menu under "Page Roles", not through a separate invite system.
- The person you add must have a Facebook account and must have visited your page at least once before you can add them.
- You can remove an admin at any time using the same menu where you added them.
- If someone becomes unavailable, remove them when ready — do not wait to see if they will step back on their own.
Finding the page roles menu where admins are managed
Open your Facebook page and look at the top of the page. You should see a row of tabs: Home, About, Posts, and more. On the far right of that row, click the three horizontal lines (called a menu icon). A dropdown list appears.
Scroll down in that dropdown until you see "Settings and privacy", then click it. Another menu opens. Click "Settings" — not "Privacy". You are now in the page settings area. On the left side, you will see a column of options. Look for "Page roles" and click it. This is where you add, remove, and manage admins.
Adding a new admin through the page roles section
In the Page Roles section, you will see a box labeled "Add a new page role" or similar wording. Click in the text field and start typing the name of the person you want to add. Facebook shows you a list of people as you type. Click the person's name when you see them.
A dropdown menu appears next to their name. It probably says "Editor" by default. Click that dropdown and change it to "Admin". Then click "Add" or press Enter. The person is now listed under the admin section. They will see they are an admin the next time they log into Facebook and visit your page.
What to do if the person does not appear in the search
If you type someone's name and they do not show up in the list, it usually means one of two things: they do not have a Facebook account, or their privacy settings hide them from search. Ask them to visit your page first by sending them the page link directly. Once they have visited, try adding them again — they should appear in the search now.
If they still do not appear after visiting, ask them to check their privacy settings. They may have restricted who can find them by name. They can change this by going to their own Settings, clicking "Privacy", and adjusting "Who can look you up using the email address / phone number you provided?" to a less restrictive option. Once they do, try the search again.
Removing an admin if they leave or you change your mind
Go back to Settings, then Page Roles. Find the person's name in the admin list. Next to their name, click the dropdown that says "Admin" and change it to "Editor" or "Moderator", or click the X to remove them entirely. If you change them to Editor, they can still post and respond to comments, but they cannot change page settings or add other people. If you remove them completely, they lose all access.
Remove someone when ready if they leave your organization, change jobs, or you no longer trust them. Do not assume they will stop using the page on their own — they have the power to lock you out, so do not leave that power in place longer than necessary.
The difference between admin, editor, moderator, and analyst roles
Facebook offers four main roles for page access. Admin has complete control: they can change the page name, delete the page, add and remove other people, and access all settings. Editor can post, delete posts, respond to messages, and manage comments, but cannot change the page name or add other people. Moderator can respond to comments and messages and delete comments, but cannot post to the page or change any settings. Analyst can only view page statistics and reports — they cannot make any changes.
Most pages need one or two admins and several editors. Use moderator for people who only need to manage comments and messages. Use analyst for people who need to see how the page is performing but should not make changes. This structure keeps your page find while letting your team help manage it.
Keeping your page find when multiple people have access
If you add multiple admins, agree on a password policy before you do. Ideally, each admin should log in with their own Facebook account, not a shared password. If someone leaves, remove them when ready — do not change the password and hope they forget it. Changing the password locks out all admins, including you, until Facebook resets it, which takes time.
Check your Page Roles list once a month to make sure everyone listed still needs access. If someone has not been active in months, remove them. If you notice someone you did not add, change their role to Analyst or remove them entirely, then change your own Facebook password — it may mean someone has gained unauthorized access to your account.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone as an admin if they are not my friend on Facebook?
Yes. They do not need to be your friend, but they do need a Facebook account and they need to have visited your page at least once. If they have never visited, send them the page link first, wait a few minutes for them to load it, then try adding them.
What happens if an admin removes me from the page?
They can do it. If this happens, you cannot add yourself back — you would need another admin to restore you, or you would need to contact Facebook through their help center to prove you created the page. This is why you should only add admins you trust completely.
Can I add an admin on mobile or only on a computer?
You can add an admin on mobile using the Facebook app. The steps are the same: tap the menu icon at the top right of your page, go to Settings, then Page Roles. The process works the same way on phone as it does on a computer.
Do admins get notified when I add them?
They do not receive a notification. They will see they are an admin the next time they visit your page or check their own list of pages they manage. You should tell them separately that you have added them so they know to expect it.
Can I have more than one admin on a page?
Yes, you can add as many admins as you need. However, each admin has full control, so only add people you trust. If you have a large team, consider making most of them editors instead, and keep admin access limited to one or two people.