The quickest way to add an admin
To add someone as an admin on your Facebook Page, go to your Page, click Settings in the top menu, then select Page Roles on the left sidebar. Type the person's name or email address in the box that says "Assign a new Page role", choose Admin from the dropdown menu next to their name, and click Add. They'll receive a notification that they've been added, and can start managing the Page immediately.
The person you're adding must have a Facebook account and be able to see your Page. If they can't find your Page in their search, they may have privacy settings that restrict what they can see, or your Page may have audience restrictions turned on.
You need to be an admin or Page owner yourself to add other admins. If you're not sure what role you have, go to Settings > Page Roles and look for your own name in the list.
Key Takeaways
- Admins can edit Page settings, post content, respond to messages, and remove other admins — so only add people you trust completely.
- The person you add must have an active Facebook account and be able to see your Page before you can assign them a role.
- You can give someone a lower-permission role like Editor or Moderator if you want them to post and respond to comments without full admin access.
- You can remove an admin at any time by going to Settings > Page Roles and clicking the X next to their name.
Different Page roles and what each one can do
Facebook offers several role levels, and each one has different permissions. Admin is the highest level — admins can change Page settings, delete the Page, add and remove other admins, and see all analytics. Editor is the next level down: editors can post, delete posts, respond to messages, and see analytics, but cannot change settings or manage other people's roles. Moderator can post, delete posts, and respond to comments and messages, but cannot see analytics or change settings.
Analyst can only view Page analytics and insights — they cannot post or manage comments. Advertiser can create and manage ads for the Page but cannot post or change settings. If you're adding someone who only needs to help with one specific task, choosing a lower role reduces the risk if their account is compromised or if they leave your organization.
You can change someone's role at any time by going back to Settings > Page Roles, clicking on their name, and selecting a new role from the dropdown.
What happens when you add someone as admin
When you add a person as admin, they see a notification in their Facebook account saying they've been added to your Page. They don't have to accept or confirm anything — the role takes effect immediately. They can start posting, editing Page information, and managing comments right away.
All admins can see each other's names in the Page Roles list. If you add multiple admins, they'll each be able to see who else has admin access. This is useful for accountability but means you should only add people you're comfortable with knowing who else manages the Page.
Any changes an admin makes — like editing the Page description, deleting posts, or removing comments — appear as coming from that admin, not from you. Facebook doesn't hide who made each change, so there's a record of what each admin did.
Removing an admin or changing their role
To remove someone's access to your Page, go to Settings > Page Roles, find their name in the list, and click the X next to it. They'll lose access immediately and won't receive a notification — they'll simply notice they can no longer see or edit the Page. If they try to access it, they'll see a message saying they don't have permission.
If you want to keep them involved but with fewer permissions, click on their name instead of the X, and choose a lower role from the dropdown. For example, you could change an admin to Editor if you want them to keep posting but not manage other admins.
You cannot remove yourself as admin if you're the only admin on the Page. If you need to step back completely, you must first add another person as admin, then have them remove you.
Security considerations before adding an admin
An admin can do almost anything to your Page except delete it (only the original Page creator can do that). They can change the Page name, edit the description, remove all posts, delete comments, and add or remove other admins. Because of this, only add people you know and trust, and ideally people you work with directly.
If someone's Facebook account is hacked, the hacker gains access to your Page. They could post spam, change your Page information, or lock you out by removing you as admin. If you suspect an admin's account has been compromised, remove them immediately by going to Settings > Page Roles and clicking the X next to their name.
For Pages that handle sensitive information or represent an organization, consider using a lower role like Editor for most people and reserving admin access for only one or two people you work with closely.
Troubleshooting: Why you can't add someone as admin
If you try to add someone and their name doesn't appear in the search, they may not have a Facebook account, or their privacy settings may prevent them from being found. Ask them to search for your Page directly and make sure they can see it. If they can see it but still don't appear in your search, they may have restricted who can find them — they can adjust this in their Settings > Privacy.
If you see an error message when you try to add someone, it may be because you don't have admin permissions yourself. Check your own role in the Page Roles list to confirm you're an admin. If you're not, ask the current admin to add you first.
If the person you're trying to add is already on the Page in some role, you won't see them in the search box — you'll see them in the existing list instead. Click on their name in the list and change their role using the dropdown.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone as admin if they don't have a Facebook account?
No. Everyone who manages a Facebook Page must have their own Facebook account. If the person doesn't have one, they'll need to create an account first. They can use any email address, and they don't need to use their real name if they prefer privacy.
What's the difference between admin and editor?
Admins can change Page settings, manage other admins, and see all analytics. Editors can post, delete posts, respond to messages, and see analytics, but cannot change settings or manage roles. Use Editor for people who help with content but don't need full control.
Can I add someone as admin without them knowing?
Yes, technically — they'll receive a notification, but it happens automatically and they don't have to do anything to accept it. However, it's better to tell them first so they know to expect the notification and understand what permissions they have.
What happens if I remove someone as admin?
They lose access to the Page immediately. They won't receive a notification, but they'll notice they can no longer see or edit the Page. Any posts or comments they made remain on the Page under their name.
Can an admin delete my Facebook Page?
No. Only the original Page creator can delete the Page. Admins can change almost everything else — the name, description, posts, comments — but they cannot delete it completely.