What "giving access" to a Facebook page actually means
Giving access to a Facebook page means letting another person log in and make changes to it — post content, respond to messages, adjust settings, or delete old posts. You are not sharing your personal Facebook password. Instead, you add them as a page role, which is a separate permission level that only works for that specific page.
Facebook offers different page roles with different powers. An Admin can do almost everything, including removing other admins. An Editor can post and respond to messages but cannot change page settings or remove people. A Moderator can respond to comments and messages but cannot post new content. A Analyst can only view page statistics. A Advertiser can only manage ads.
The person you add never needs your password, and you can remove their access at any time without changing your own password. This is the safest way to let someone help run a page — whether that is a business, community group, or family account.
Key Takeaways
- You add someone as a page role through the page settings, not by sharing your password.
- Different roles have different powers — Admin can change everything, Editor can post and message, Moderator can only respond to comments.
- You can remove someone's access when ready without affecting your own account or password.
- The person you add must have their own Facebook account before you can give them a page role.
How to add someone as an admin or editor on desktop
Open your Facebook page in a web browser. Click Settings in the top right corner of the page (not your personal profile settings — the page settings). On the left side, click Roles.
You will see a section called "Assign a new page role". Click in the text box that says "Type the name of the person or email address". Start typing the person's name or the email address connected to their Facebook account. Facebook will show suggestions as you type. Click the person's name when you see them in the list.
Next to their name, click the dropdown menu that says Select a role. Choose the role you want them to have — usually Admin if they need full control, or Editor if they should post and message but not change settings. Click Add. Facebook will send them a notification that they have been added to the page.
How to add someone on the Facebook mobile app
Open your Facebook page in the app. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right. Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy, then Settings. Tap Roles.
Tap Add admin, Add editor, or whichever role you want to assign. Tap in the search box and type the person's name or email. When their name appears, tap it. Confirm the role and tap Add. They will get a notification on their account.
What to do if the person does not appear in the search
The person must have a Facebook account before you can add them as a page role. If you cannot find them when you search, ask them to confirm their account exists and is not deactivated. They can check this by logging into Facebook on their own device.
If they have a very new account (less than a few days old), Facebook sometimes prevents them from being added to pages. Wait a few days and try again. If you have their email address, try searching by email instead of name — sometimes this works when the name search does not.
How to change or remove someone's access
Go to your page Settings, then Roles. You will see a list of everyone who has access to the page. Find the person you want to change. Click the dropdown next to their name to pick a new role, or click the X button to remove them entirely.
Removing someone takes effect when ready. They will no longer be able to post, message, or change anything on the page. You do not need to change your password or do anything else — their access straightforward stops.
Why you should not share your Facebook password
If someone asks for your Facebook password to "help run the page", say no. Once they have your password, they can access your personal account, change your email address, lock you out, or delete your account entirely. Even if you trust them completely, a hacked password puts both of you at risk.
Page roles exist specifically so you do not have to share your password. It takes two minutes to add someone, and you keep full control. If they leave or you change your mind, you can remove them in seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I give someone access to just part of the page?
Not exactly. Page roles control what someone can do across the entire page — you cannot limit them to only certain posts or only the messages section. If you need very specific limits, the closest option is to make them a Moderator, which prevents them from posting new content but lets them respond to comments and messages.
What happens if I make someone an admin and they delete the page?
An admin can delete the page, so only give admin access to people you trust completely. If you need someone to help but want to prevent deletion, make them an Editor instead. Editors can post and message but cannot delete the page or remove other admins.
Can I see what changes someone made to the page?
Yes. Go to your page Settings, then Activity log. This shows who posted what, when, and who changed page settings. You can filter by person to see only changes made by one admin or editor.
Do I need to give someone my email password too?
No. A page role only gives access to the Facebook page itself. They do not need your email password, your personal Facebook password, or anything else. The page role is completely separate from your personal account.