Adding admins to your Facebook group takes three steps and gives them control over posts, members, and settings

To add an admin to a Facebook group you own, go to the group, click the Members tab, find the person's name, click the three dots next to it, and select "Make admin". That person will then have the same powers you do: they can approve posts, remove members, change the group description, and delete comments. You can add as many admins as you want, and you can remove them the same way.

The person you're making an admin does not have to accept or confirm anything. The change happens immediately, and they'll see a notification that they're now an admin. If you change your mind later, you can demote them back to a regular member in seconds.

Key Takeaways

  • Admins have full control over the group except they cannot delete the group itself or change who the owner is — only the owner can do those things.
  • You find the person in the Members tab, not by searching their name in Facebook's main search bar.
  • The three-dot menu next to each member's name is where all member actions live: make admin, remove, block, or change their role.
  • If an admin leaves the group or you remove them, they lose all admin powers immediately and become a regular member again.

Finding the Members tab and locating the person

Open your Facebook group and look at the top of the page. You'll see tabs: "About", "Members", "Photos", and others depending on your group settings. Click "Members".

You'll see a list of everyone in the group. If the group is large, use the search box at the top of the Members section to type the person's name. Facebook will filter the list as you type. Once you see their name, you're ready for the next step.

Opening the menu and selecting "Make admin"

Next to each member's name, you'll see a three-dot icon (⋯) on the right side. Click it. A menu will pop up with several options.

Look for "Make admin" in that menu and click it. That's all you need to do. The person is now an admin. You'll see their name update in the Members list — it may now show a small admin badge or label next to their name, depending on your group settings.

What admins can and cannot do

Admins can approve or reject posts waiting in the queue, remove members from the group, delete comments, pin posts to the top, change the group description and rules, upload a group photo, and create events. They can also make other people admins or moderators.

Admins cannot delete the group itself or change who the owner is. Only the owner — the person who created the group — has those powers. If you want to transfer ownership to someone else, you have to remove yourself as owner first, which is a separate process.

Adding multiple admins at once

There's no button to add five admins in one click. You'll repeat the same three steps for each person: go to Members, find their name, click the three dots, and select "Make admin". It takes about 30 seconds per person.

If you're setting up a large group with many admins, do this when you have time to focus. Write down the names first so you don't forget anyone, then work through the list one by one.

Removing an admin or changing them back to a member

Go to Members, find the admin's name, click the three dots next to it, and select "Remove admin". They'll stay in the group as a regular member. If you want to remove them from the group entirely, click the three dots again and select "Remove from group".

The person will see a notification that they're no longer an admin. They can still see the group and post in it unless you remove them completely. There's no way to remove admin powers silently — they'll know it happened.

Promoting moderators instead of admins

Facebook also has a "moderator" role, which is less powerful than admin. Moderators can approve posts and remove comments, but they cannot remove members or change group settings. If you want someone to help manage posts without giving them full control, make them a moderator instead.

The process is identical: go to Members, click the three dots, and select "Make moderator". You can have admins and moderators in the same group, and you can change someone from one role to another at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make someone an admin if they're not in the group yet?

No. The person must be a member of the group first. Invite them to join, wait for them to accept, then go to Members and make them an admin. You cannot skip the membership step.

What happens if an admin leaves the group?

They lose all admin powers immediately. If they rejoin later, they'll be a regular member again unless you make them an admin a second time. Leaving the group removes the role automatically.

Can an admin remove me as the owner?

No. Admins cannot remove the owner or change ownership. Only you can remove yourself as owner, and only you can transfer ownership to someone else. Admins have no power over the owner's status.

How many admins can I add?

Facebook doesn't set a limit on the number of admins. You can add as many as you want. However, more admins means more people can make changes to your group, so most group owners keep the number small.

Can I see what actions my admins take?

Yes. Go to the group's Activity Log (usually found in the group settings or the three-dot menu at the top of the group page). The Activity Log shows who approved posts, removed members, deleted comments, and made other changes, along with timestamps.