Adding an admin takes three steps and happens in your page settings

To add an admin to your Facebook page, go to your page, click Settings in the top menu, select Roles from the left sidebar, then type the person's name in the "Assign a new role" field and choose Admin from the dropdown. Facebook will send them a notification, and they can accept or decline the role.

The person you're adding must have a Facebook account and be able to see your page. They don't need to be your friend, but their privacy settings can't block you from finding them. Once you send the invitation, they have full control over the page until you remove them — they can post, delete posts, change settings, and add or remove other admins.

Key Takeaways

  • Admins have complete control over your page, including the ability to add and remove other admins, so only give this role to people you trust completely.
  • You can add up to several admins to one page, and each one can manage the page independently without needing your permission for individual actions.
  • The person you're adding must have an active Facebook account and cannot have you blocked or their profile set to private in a way that hides them from search.
  • You can change someone's role from admin to editor, moderator, or analyst at any time, or remove them entirely from the Roles section.

Where to find the Roles section on desktop

Open your Facebook page and look for the menu bar at the top. Click Settings — it's usually near the right side, sometimes shown as a gear icon. Once Settings opens, look at the left sidebar and find Roles. This is where you manage who has access to your page and what they can do.

If you don't see Roles in the sidebar, scroll down — it may be below other options like "General" or "Page Info". You must be an admin or the page owner to see this section. If you're not the page owner and don't see Roles, ask the owner to give you admin access first.

How to add someone and what role to choose

In the Roles section, find the field that says "Assign a new role" or similar wording. Type the person's name or email address. Facebook will show you a list of matching accounts. Click the person you want to add. Then click the dropdown menu next to their name and select Admin.

Facebook offers several role levels. Admin is the highest — they can do everything on the page. Editor can post and delete content but cannot change settings or manage other people's access. Moderator can respond to comments and messages but cannot post to the page. Analyst can only view page insights and statistics. Choose Admin only if you want to give someone full control.

What happens after you send the invitation

Once you click to add someone as an admin, Facebook sends them a notification. They'll see it in their notifications or in a message from your page. They must accept the invitation before they become an admin — until then, they don't have any access.

After they accept, they can log into their own Facebook account and see your page in their list of managed pages. They can then make changes, post content, or add other admins without asking you first. If you change your mind, you can remove them from the Roles section at any time, and they'll lose all access immediately.

Removing an admin or changing their role

To remove someone or change what they can do, go back to Settings > Roles. Find their name in the list and click the dropdown next to it. You can select a different role like Editor or Moderator, or click Remove to take away their access entirely. The change takes effect right away.

If you remove someone as an admin, they can no longer make changes to the page, but Facebook keeps a record of what they posted or changed while they had access. You can see this in your page's activity log if you need to review what happened.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you can't find someone to add, they may have their profile set to private or they may have blocked you. Try searching for them on Facebook directly — if you can't find them in a regular search, they're not searchable by you. Ask them to check their privacy settings or have them search for your page and send you a message so you know their exact account name.

If you've added someone but they don't see the invitation, ask them to check their notifications or the "Manage Your Page" section of their Facebook settings. Sometimes notifications get buried. If they still don't see it after a few hours, try removing them and adding them again. If you're getting an error message when you try to add someone, make sure you're typing their name correctly and that they have an active Facebook account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add someone as an admin if they're not my friend?

Yes. They don't need to be your friend — they just need an active Facebook account and a searchable profile. If their profile is set to private or they've blocked you, you won't be able to find them to add them.

What can an admin do that an editor cannot?

Admins can change page settings, manage roles and access, delete the page, and add or remove other admins. Editors can post, delete posts, and respond to comments, but they cannot touch settings or manage who has access to the page.

Can I add multiple admins to the same page?

Yes. You can add as many admins as you need. Each one has full control, so they can add or remove other admins without your permission. Only add people you trust completely.

What happens if I remove someone as an admin?

They lose access to the page immediately and can no longer make changes. Their old posts and activity stay on the page. You can add them back later if you change your mind.

Can an admin remove me from my own page?

Yes. If you give someone admin access, they can remove you as the page owner. Only give admin access to people you trust completely, or consider using Editor or Moderator roles instead.