Adding an admin to your Facebook page takes three steps in your page settings

To add an admin to your Facebook page, go to your page, click Settings in the top right, then select Roles from the left menu. Click Add Another Admin, type the person's name or email, choose their role from the dropdown, and click Add. Facebook will send them a notification, and once they accept, they'll have the access level you assigned.

The process is the same whether you're adding a coworker, a social media manager, or a family member. The key decision is what role to give them — not everyone needs full admin powers, and Facebook lets you restrict what each person can do.

Key Takeaways

  • Admin is the highest role and lets someone manage everything on your page, including deleting it; Editor can post and respond but cannot change settings or remove the page.
  • You must be the page owner or an existing admin to add new roles; if you created the page, you are automatically the owner.
  • The person you're adding must have a Facebook account and be your friend on Facebook before you can assign them a role.
  • You can change someone's role or remove them at any time from the same Roles menu without needing their permission.

Understanding the five role levels and what each can do

Admin is the highest level. An admin can post, delete posts, respond to comments, change page settings, add or remove other people, delete the entire page, and see all page insights. Give this role only to people you trust completely, because they can undo almost anything you do and lock you out of your own page.

Editor can post content, delete any post (including yours), respond to comments and messages, and see page insights. They cannot change settings, add or remove people, or delete the page. This is the right role for a social media manager who posts regularly but shouldn't touch the page structure.

Moderator can respond to comments and messages, delete comments, and ban people from the page. They cannot post content, change settings, or see insights. Use this for someone who mainly manages comments and keeps conversations on track.

Analyst can only view page insights and reports. They cannot post, comment, or change anything. This role is for someone who needs to track performance but has no other responsibilities on the page.

Advertiser can create and manage ads for your page but cannot post content or change settings. This role exists if you're paying someone to run ads on your behalf.

The step-by-step process to add someone

Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings button in the top right corner of your page header. Click it, then look for Roles in the left sidebar menu. You may need to scroll down to find it if you have many settings options.

Once you're in Roles, you'll see a section called Assign New Role or Add Another Admin depending on how many people already have roles. Click that button. A box will appear asking you to type a name or email address. Start typing the person's name — Facebook will show you suggestions from your friends. Click their name when it appears.

A dropdown menu will appear asking you to choose their role. Select the level that matches what they need to do. Then click Add or Confirm. Facebook will send them a notification that they've been added to your page. They'll see it in their notifications and can accept the role from there.

What happens after you add someone

The person you added will receive a notification on Facebook saying they've been assigned a role on your page. They don't have to do anything to accept it — the role is active immediately. They'll be able to see your page in their Pages list and start working with whatever permissions you gave them.

If they don't see the page in their Pages list right away, they can refresh their browser or log out and back in. Sometimes it takes a few minutes for Facebook to update across all their devices.

You can check who has roles on your page anytime by going back to Settings > Roles. You'll see everyone's name, their role, and when they were added. If you need to change someone's role later, click their name and select a new role from the dropdown. If you want to remove them entirely, click their name and select Remove.

Requirements before you can add someone

The person must have an active Facebook account. If they don't have one yet, they'll need to create one before you can add them. They also must be your friend on Facebook — you cannot add someone who isn't on your friends list. If they're not your friend, send them a friend request first and wait for them to accept.

You must be either the page owner or an existing admin to add new roles. If you created the page, you're the owner automatically. If someone else created it and added you as an admin, you can add other people too. If you're an editor or moderator, you cannot add anyone — only admins and owners can do that.

Removing or changing someone's role

Go back to Settings > Roles anytime to manage who has access. Click the person's name to open their role details. You can change their role by selecting a different one from the dropdown, or click Remove to take away their access entirely. The change happens immediately — they won't be warned first, and they'll lose access as soon as you confirm.

If you remove someone, they'll no longer see your page in their Pages list, and they won't be able to post, comment, or see insights. They can still see the page as a regular user if it's public, but they won't have any special permissions.

Common mistakes to avoid

Don't add someone as an admin unless you're certain you trust them. An admin can delete your page, remove you from it, or change everything about how it looks and functions. If you're unsure, start them as an editor or moderator and upgrade their role later if needed.

Don't forget to remove people who no longer work with you. If someone leaves your team or you stop working together, remove their access right away. They'll still have whatever they posted while they had access, but they won't be able to make new changes.

Don't assume the person knows what to do with their new role. Send them a message explaining what you've added them to do — whether that's posting content, managing comments, or just viewing insights. This prevents confusion and keeps everyone on the same page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add someone who isn't my Facebook friend?

No. You must be Facebook friends with someone before you can assign them a role on your page. Send them a friend request and wait for them to accept, then go through the role assignment process.

What if I accidentally made someone an admin and want to change it?

Go to Settings > Roles, click their name, and select a different role from the dropdown. The change takes effect immediately. You can also remove them entirely if needed.

Can someone see my page's password or login information if they're an admin?

No. Admins cannot see your password or access your personal Facebook account. They can only manage the page itself. Your personal account login stays private.

What happens to posts if I remove someone's admin access?

Their posts stay on the page. Removing someone's role doesn't delete anything they posted — it just takes away their ability to make new changes. You can delete their posts yourself if you want to.

Can I add the same person to multiple pages?

Yes. You can add someone as an admin, editor, or other role on as many pages as you manage. They'll see all of them in their Pages list.