How to transfer page admin to someone else

To change who has admin control of your Facebook page, you go to Page Roles in your page settings and add the new person as an admin, then remove yourself or the old admin. The person you're adding must have a personal Facebook account — they cannot be added as admin through a business account or without one. Facebook sends them a notification that they've been added, and the change takes effect when ready.

The process takes about two minutes if you already know who you want to add. The trickier part is usually finding the right settings menu, since Facebook reorganizes these regularly. This guide walks you through the current location and what to expect at each step.

Key Takeaways

  • The person you add as admin must have an active personal Facebook account — you cannot add a business account or an email address alone.
  • You can have multiple admins on one page, so you don't have to remove the old admin before adding a new one.
  • The new admin receives a notification but can refuse the role, so confirm they accepted before you step away.
  • If you remove yourself as the only admin, you lose all control of the page and cannot get it back without the remaining admin's help.

Steps to add a new admin from your computer

Open your Facebook page and look for the settings icon — it's a gear or three horizontal lines, usually in the top right corner of your page header. Click it and select Settings and privacy, then Settings. On the left side menu, find and click Page roles.

You'll see a section that says "Assign a new page role" or similar. Click in the text field and type the name of the person you want to add. Facebook will show you a dropdown list of people with that name — select the correct person. Then click the dropdown next to their name that says Select role and choose Admin. Click Add or Confirm.

The new admin will receive a notification on their account. They need to accept the role for it to take effect. You can check whether they've accepted by going back to Page roles and looking at their status — it will say "Pending" until they accept, then change to "Admin".

Steps to add a new admin from your phone

Open the Facebook app and go to your page. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right, then tap Settings and privacy and Settings. Scroll down and tap Page roles.

Tap Add admin or the plus icon next to "Assign a new page role". Type the person's name in the search field. When their profile appears, tap it to select them. Then tap the role dropdown, choose Admin, and tap Add or Confirm. The process is the same as on a computer — they'll receive a notification and need to accept.

What to do before you remove the old admin

Before you remove anyone from the admin role, make sure at least one other person has already accepted the admin role. If you remove yourself as the only admin, the page becomes locked and you cannot regain control without that person's help. This is a common mistake that leaves people unable to manage their own pages.

Check the Page roles section and confirm that the new admin's status shows "Admin" (not "Pending"). If it still says "Pending", send them a message asking them to accept the invitation. Wait until they confirm they've accepted before you proceed.

If you're removing an old admin because they're no longer involved with the page, consider whether they might have important information about the page's history, passwords, or connected accounts. If they do, ask them to share that information before you remove them.

How to remove an admin from the page

Go back to Page roles in your settings. Find the person you want to remove in the list. Next to their name, you'll see their current role (Admin, Editor, Moderator, etc.). Click or tap the three dots or menu icon next to their name, then select Remove. Facebook will ask you to confirm — click Remove again.

The person will receive a notification that they've been removed from the page. They will no longer be able to post, edit, or manage the page in any way. This change takes effect when ready.

If the old admin won't accept the new role

Sometimes the person you're trying to add as admin doesn't see the notification or doesn't accept it. Check with them directly — ask them to look for a notification on their Facebook account. They may need to click "Accept" or "Confirm" in the notification itself, not just in the Page roles section.

If they still don't accept after a few days, you can remove them from other roles (like Editor or Moderator) to reduce their access while you wait. However, you cannot fully remove someone from a page if they were the original creator — you can only change their role to a lower level of access. If the original creator is unresponsive and you need full control, you may need to contact Facebook through their business support channels, though they rarely transfer ownership of pages between people.

If you accidentally removed yourself as the only admin

If you removed yourself and there's still another admin on the page, that person can add you back. Have them go to Page roles, add you as an admin again, and you'll receive a notification to accept.

If you removed yourself and there are no other admins left on the page, the page is now locked. You cannot add yourself back. The only way to regain control is if one of the other people who was ever an admin on that page (even if they're no longer an admin now) contacts Facebook's support team and requests to be reinstated. This is difficult and not always successful. The safest approach is to always keep at least two admins on any page you care about.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add someone as admin if they don't have a Facebook account?

No. The person must have an active personal Facebook account. They cannot be added through a business account, a Page, or an email address alone. If they don't have a Facebook account yet, they'll need to create one first before you can add them as admin.

What's the difference between admin, editor, and moderator?

An admin can do everything: post, edit, delete posts, manage comments, change page settings, and add or remove other people. An editor can post and edit content but cannot change settings or manage people. A moderator can only manage comments and messages. Choose the role based on what that person actually needs to do.

Will the new admin see all the page's past posts and messages?

Yes. Once someone becomes an admin, they can see all posts, comments, messages, and page history. They also see insights and analytics. Only give admin access to people you trust completely with this information.

How long does it take for the new admin to show up?

The change is when ready on your end, but the new person needs to accept the invitation before they can actually use admin powers. They'll see a notification within a few minutes. If they don't see it, have them check their notifications or refresh their page.

Can I have multiple admins on one page?

Yes. You can add as many admins as you need. Each one has full control, so make sure you trust everyone you add. If one admin makes a mistake or acts badly, another admin can remove them or undo their changes.