How to add someone as an admin on your Facebook Business Page

To add an admin to your Facebook Business Page, go to Settings at the top right of your page, then select Roles from the left menu. Click "Add Another Admin" and search for the person by their name or email address. Select them from the results, choose what level of access they should have, and click Confirm. Facebook will send them a notification that they've been added to the page.

The person you're adding must have a personal Facebook account first — they can't be added as an admin without one. If they don't have an account yet, they'll need to create one before you can add them. You can only add people who are at least 18 years old.

The whole process takes less than a minute once you have the person's name or email. They'll see the notification in their Facebook notifications and can start managing the page right away.

Key Takeaways

  • Admins, editors, and moderators have different levels of control over your page — admins can change settings and remove other admins, while editors can post and respond but not change settings.
  • Anyone you add must have their own personal Facebook account and be at least 18 years old.
  • You can remove someone's access at any time from the same Roles menu, and they'll lose access when ready.
  • If someone leaves your organization, remove them as soon as possible so they can't post, delete content, or change your page settings.

Understanding the three levels of page access

Admin is the highest level. Admins can add and remove other admins, change page settings, delete the page, and see all the analytics. If you're the person who created the page, you're automatically an admin. Only give admin access to people you trust completely, because they can undo almost anything you do.

Editor

Moderator is the lowest level. Moderators can respond to comments and messages, delete comments, and ban people from your page. They cannot create posts, change settings, or see analytics. Use this for someone who mainly helps manage comments and customer questions.

What to do before adding someone as an admin

Before you add anyone, decide what they actually need to do on your page. If they only post content, make them an editor, not an admin. If they only answer customer questions in the comments, make them a moderator. This limits the damage if their account gets hacked or if they leave on bad terms.

Make sure the person understands what access they're getting and what they're responsible for. If they're an editor, they should know that anything they post will appear under your page's name, not theirs. If they're a moderator, they should know they can delete comments but not create posts.

Ask for their email address or the exact name on their Facebook account. If you search for "John Smith" and there are ten results, you might add the wrong person by mistake. Using their email is faster and more reliable.

Removing an admin or changing their access level

Go back to Settings, then Roles. Find the person's name in the list and click the dropdown next to their current role. You can change them to a lower level (editor or moderator) or click "Remove" to take away their access entirely. The change happens right away — they'll lose access as soon as you confirm.

If someone's account gets hacked, remove them when ready. You can add them back later once they've secured their account. If someone leaves your organization, remove them the same day so they can't post, delete your content, or change your settings.

You cannot remove yourself as an admin if you're the only admin on the page. If you need to step back, you have to add another admin first, then that person can remove you.

Protecting your page when you add multiple admins

The more people with admin access, the more risk. Each admin can change your page settings, delete posts, remove other admins, and even delete the entire page. If one of them has a weak password or gets hacked, your page is at risk.

Give admin access only to people you know well and trust. For everyone else, use editor or moderator roles. Check your Roles list every few months and remove anyone who no longer works with you or your organization.

Consider using a strong, unique password on your own account and turning on two-factor authentication (a second login step using your phone). This protects your own admin access from being hacked, which is the most important layer of security for your page.

What happens if you accidentally add the wrong person

If you add someone by mistake, go back to Roles and remove them right away. They'll lose access when ready. If they already posted something or changed a setting, you can undo most changes — go to your page's Activity Log (in Settings, then Activity Log) to see what they did and reverse it if needed.

If the wrong person was an admin and made major changes before you removed them, you may need to spend time fixing your page settings, cover photo, or posts. This is why double-checking the name or email before you confirm is worth the extra few seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add someone who doesn't live near me or my business?

Yes. Location doesn't matter — they just need a personal Facebook account and to be at least 18 years old. Many businesses add admins and editors in different cities or countries.

What if someone asks me to make them an admin but I'm not sure I trust them?

Make them an editor instead. They can still post content and help manage your page, but they can't change settings or remove you. You can always upgrade them later if they prove trustworthy.

Can I see what an admin or editor did on my page?

Yes. Go to Settings, then Activity Log. You'll see a list of who posted what, who deleted content, and who changed settings, with dates and times. This helps you track changes if something goes wrong.

What if an admin leaves my organization and won't respond to messages?

Remove them from the Roles list right away — you don't need their permission. They'll lose access when ready. If they posted something you need to delete, you can do that from your page as the page owner.

Do admins need to use their real name on Facebook?

Facebook requires accounts to use the name the person goes by in everyday life, but it doesn't have to be their legal name. What matters is that you can identify who they are so you know who has access to your page.