Adding an admin to your Facebook page takes about two minutes and gives another person full control over posts, settings, and who else can manage the page
To add an admin, open your Facebook page, go to Settings, find the Roles section, and enter the person's name or email address. Facebook will send them a notification, and once they accept, they become an admin with the same permissions you have. You can add as many admins as you need, and you can remove them at any time.
The person you're adding must have a Facebook account already. They don't need to follow your page or be your friend — Facebook only requires that their account exists and is in good standing.
Key Takeaways
- Admins have full control over your page, including the ability to delete posts, change settings, and add or remove other admins.
- You can add an admin by going to Settings, clicking Roles, and typing their name or email address in the Admin field.
- The person you add must have an active Facebook account, but they don't need to follow your page first.
- You can give someone a lower permission level (Editor, Moderator, or Analyst) if you want them to help without having full control.
- Removing an admin is just as simple as adding one — go to Roles and click Remove next to their name.
Step-by-step: Adding an admin from your computer
Step 1: Go to your Facebook page and click Settings in the top right corner of the page cover.
Step 2: In the left menu, click Roles.
Step 3: Under the Admin section, click Add Admin.
Step 4: Type the person's name or email address in the box that appears. Facebook will show you a dropdown list of matching accounts.
Step 5: Click the correct person from the list. If you don't see them, double-check the spelling of their name or email.
Step 6: Click Confirm. Facebook will send them a notification that they've been added as an admin.
The person will see a notification in their Facebook account asking them to accept the admin role. They must accept it before they can actually manage the page. Until they do, they're invited but not yet an admin.
Adding an admin from your phone
The process is nearly identical on mobile. Open the Facebook app, go to your page, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), scroll down and tap Settings, then tap Roles.
Tap Add Admin, type the person's name or email, and select them from the list. Tap Confirm, and the invitation goes out. The steps are the same whether you're using an iPhone or Android phone.
If you're using Facebook's mobile browser instead of the app, the layout looks slightly different but the Settings and Roles sections are in the same place.
Understanding admin roles and permissions
Facebook gives you five different permission levels for page managers. Admin is the highest — admins can do everything, including delete the page, change all settings, and add or remove other people. If you want to give someone less power, you have other options.
Editor can create and delete posts, respond to messages, and manage comments, but cannot change page settings or add other managers. Moderator can respond to comments and messages and delete comments, but cannot create posts or change settings. Analyst can only view page insights and statistics — they cannot make any changes. Advertiser can create and manage ads for the page but cannot post or change settings.
Choose the role based on what the person actually needs to do. If someone only needs to post content, make them an Editor instead of an Admin. If they only need to monitor comments, Moderator is enough. This protects your page if their account gets hacked or if they leave your organization.
What happens when someone accepts an admin invitation
When the person you invited accepts the admin role, they immediately gain full access to your page's Settings, Insights, and all posting and messaging tools. They can see everything you can see, including the list of other admins and managers.
They will also appear in your page's About section under the People section, listed as an admin. Visitors to your page can see who the admins are.
If you add someone as an admin and then change your mind, you can remove them instantly by going back to Settings, clicking Roles, and clicking Remove next to their name. They will lose access immediately — there is no waiting period.
Common mistakes when adding admins
The most common mistake is typing the wrong name or email address. Facebook shows you a dropdown list, so make sure you click the correct person. If you add the wrong person by accident, go back to Roles and remove them right away.
Another mistake is adding someone as an Admin when a lower role would be safer. If you're adding a contractor or temporary helper, consider making them an Editor or Moderator instead. They can still do their job, but they cannot change your page settings or add other people.
Do not add someone as an admin just because they asked. Think about whether they actually need that level of access. The fewer admins you have, the easier it is to keep your page secure.
Removing an admin or changing their role
To remove someone or change what they can do, go to Settings, click Roles, and find their name in the list. You can click the dropdown next to their name to change their role to Editor, Moderator, Analyst, or Advertiser. Click Remove to take away their access entirely.
When you remove someone, they lose access to everything immediately. They will no longer see your page in their admin list, and they cannot post, change settings, or view insights.
You can change someone's role as many times as you need. If an Editor needs to become an Admin later, just click the dropdown and select Admin. The change takes effect right away.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone who doesn't have a Facebook account?
No. The person must have an active Facebook account before you can add them as an admin, editor, or any other role. If they don't have one, they need to create an account first. They don't need to use their real name or follow your page — they just need an account that exists.
What if I add someone and they never accept the invitation?
They will remain in an invited state until they accept or you remove them. You can see who has accepted and who hasn't in the Roles section — accepted admins show their name, while pending invitations show "Invited" next to their name. You can remove the invitation at any time.
Can an admin remove me from my own page?
Yes. An admin has the same permissions as you do, which means they can remove you, change settings, or even delete the page. Only add people as admins if you trust them completely. If you want to prevent this, make them an Editor or Moderator instead.
How many admins can I add to one page?
Facebook does not set a limit on the number of admins you can add. However, the more admins you have, the harder it is to control who is making changes to your page. Most pages work best with two to four admins.
Do admins need to be in the same country as me?
No. An admin can be anywhere in the world. Facebook only requires that they have an active account. Time zones can make coordination harder, but there is no geographic restriction.