How to Add Another Admin to a Facebook Page

Managing a Facebook Page solo gets complicated fast. Whether you're bringing in a co-founder, a social media manager, or a team member to help with content, adding another admin is one of the most important things you can do to keep your page running smoothly. Here's exactly how it works — and what you need to know before you hand over that level of access.

What "Admin" Actually Means on a Facebook Page

Facebook Pages use a role-based permission system. An Admin sits at the top of that hierarchy. An admin can:

• Add or remove other people from any role (including other admins)
• Edit the page name, profile photo, and settings
• Publish posts, respond to comments and messages
• Create and manage ads
• View page insights and analytics
• Connect Instagram accounts and third-party tools

This is the highest level of access available. Anyone you add as an admin has the same capabilities as you — including the ability to remove you from the page. That's not a warning to scare you off, just something to understand clearly before proceeding.

Before You Add Someone: What You'll Need

You need two things before this process works:

1. You must already be an Admin of the page yourself. Editors, Moderators, and other roles cannot add admins.
2. The person you're adding must have a personal Facebook account. Facebook Pages are managed through personal profiles, so there's no way to assign a role to an email address alone.

The person does not need to be your Facebook friend, but it helps with findability when searching by name. You can also invite by email address if their account is connected to one.

How to Add an Admin on Desktop 🖥��

1. Go to your Facebook Page and make sure you're viewing it as a Page manager (not your personal profile).
2. Click "Settings" in the left-hand menu or at the top right of the page.
3. In the left sidebar, select "Page Roles" (on classic Pages) or "New Pages Experience" settings depending on your Page type.
4. Under "Assign a New Page Role", type the person's name or email address into the search field.
5. Click the role dropdown next to their name and select "Admin".
6. Click "Add", then enter your Facebook password to confirm.

The person will receive a notification and must accept the invitation before the role becomes active.

How to Add an Admin on Mobile 📱

The steps vary slightly depending on whether you're using the standard Facebook app or the Meta Business Suite app.

In the Facebook app:

1. Navigate to your Page by tapping your profile icon and selecting the Page.
2. Tap the three dots (more options) at the top of the page.
3. Select "Edit Page" or "Settings".
4. Tap "Page Roles".
5. Tap "Add Person to Page", search their name, assign the Admin role, and confirm with your password.

In Meta Business Suite:

1. Open Business Suite and select your Page.
2. Tap "Settings" at the bottom.
3. Go to "Page Roles" or "People".
4. Tap the "+" or "Add" button and follow the same name/email + role selection process.

Meta has been rolling out the New Pages Experience gradually, so the exact menu names and layout may look slightly different depending on when your Page was created or migrated. The underlying steps remain the same.

Facebook Page Roles at a Glance

Understanding this table matters, because Admin is often more access than someone actually needs. A social media manager posting content typically only needs Editor. Someone running ad campaigns but not touching content may only need Advertiser access.

Common Issues and Why They Happen

"I can't find the person by name." Try searching by their exact email address instead. If they've set their Facebook profile to restrict discoverability, name searches may not surface them.

"The option to add page roles is grayed out or missing." This usually means you're not viewing the page as an admin, or your own role was changed without your knowledge. Double-check your current role under Page Settings.

"The person accepted but still can't post or edit." Role changes can take a few minutes to propagate. Ask them to log out and back in, or refresh the page.

"I don't see 'Page Roles' in Settings." Your page may be on the New Pages Experience, which routes management through Meta Business Suite. The path is slightly different but the functionality is identical.

The Variables That Shape Your Decision

Adding an admin is technically straightforward, but whether it's the right move depends on several factors specific to your situation:

• Page size and activity level — a high-traffic page with constant comments and DMs may genuinely need a second admin, while a smaller page might be better served with an Editor role
• Trust level — admin access is irreversible until you manually remove it, and the person can act on the page immediately after accepting
• Business structure — pages connected to a Meta Business Manager account have a separate (and often more controllable) permission structure worth considering
• Who else already has access — if multiple admins exist, adding one more changes the accountability dynamic

Some setups benefit from full admin access shared across a small, trusted team. Others work better with a stricter permission hierarchy where only one person holds admin rights and delegates narrower roles. Which approach makes sense depends entirely on the people involved and how your page operates day-to-day.