How to change who manages your Facebook page

You can add new admins to your Facebook page, remove admins who no longer need access, or transfer full control to someone else. Facebook lets you assign different permission levels — some people can post and respond to messages, while others can manage everything including billing and settings. The process takes a few minutes and happens entirely within your page settings.

The person you're adding must already have a Facebook account. They don't need to be your friend, but they do need to exist in Facebook's system before you can give them access to your page.

Key Takeaways

  • You can only manage page admins from a computer or the Facebook mobile app — the mobile web version doesn't have this feature.
  • The original page creator can always remove other admins, but if you're not the creator, you can only remove admins if you have the "Admin" role yourself.
  • Different roles (Admin, Editor, Moderator, Analyst, Advertiser) give different permissions, so choose the right level for what each person needs to do.
  • When you remove someone as an admin, they lose all access to the page immediately — they cannot see posts in draft, messages, or any behind-the-scenes activity.
  • Facebook sends a notification to the person when you add them as an admin, so they'll know they have access.

Steps to add a new admin to your page

Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings option. On a computer, you'll find this in the left menu under your page name. On the mobile app, tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) at the bottom right, scroll down, and tap Settings.

Once you're in Settings, find the section called "Page Roles" or "Roles and Permissions" — the exact name varies slightly depending on your Facebook version. Click or tap it to open the list of current admins and other people with page access.

Look for the button that says "Add" or "Assign Roles" (again, Facebook's wording shifts). Click it, then type the name or email of the person you want to add. Facebook will show you matching accounts — select the correct person. Choose their role from the dropdown menu: Admin gives full control, Editor lets them post and manage messages, Moderator handles comments and messages only, Analyst can view insights, and Advertiser can create ads. Click Confirm or Save.

The person will receive a notification that they've been added to your page. They can start managing it right away.

How to remove an admin or change their role

Go to Settings and find Page Roles again. You'll see a list of everyone with access to your page, along with their current role.

To change someone's role, click the dropdown next to their name and select a new role from the list. To remove them entirely, click the dropdown and select "Remove" at the bottom. They will lose access immediately — they won't be able to see the page's behind-the-scenes content, messages, or drafts anymore.

If you don't see a dropdown next to someone's name, it means you don't have permission to change their role. Only the original page creator or someone with Admin role can remove other admins. If you need to remove the original creator, that's not possible — they always keep the ability to manage the page.

What each role can and cannot do

Admin can do everything: post, delete posts, respond to messages, manage other admins, change page settings, view insights, and create ads. This is the highest level of access.

Editor can post, delete posts, respond to messages, and view insights, but cannot change settings or manage other people's access. Use this for someone who posts regularly but doesn't need to change how the page works.

Moderator can only respond to comments and messages, and delete comments. They cannot post or see insights. This role is for someone handling customer service or community management.

Analyst can view insights and reports but cannot post, message, or change anything. Use this for someone who only needs to see how the page is performing.

Advertiser can create and manage ads but cannot post or see insights. This role is for someone running paid campaigns on your page.

Transferring full control to someone else

If you want to hand over complete control of the page to another person, you cannot simply click a button to transfer ownership. Instead, you need to make them an Admin (if they aren't already), then remove yourself.

First, add the person as an Admin using the steps above. Then go back to Page Roles, find your own name in the list, click the dropdown next to it, and select "Remove". You will lose all access to the page at that moment. The other Admin will remain and can manage everything.

Before you remove yourself, make sure the other person has confirmed they can access the page and that they understand they're now responsible for it. Once you remove yourself, you cannot undo it — you'd have to ask them to add you back.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you cannot find the Page Roles section, you may not have Admin access to the page. Only Admins can manage other people's access. Ask the current Admin to check your role or add you as an Admin first.

If the person you're trying to add doesn't appear when you search for them, they may not have a Facebook account yet, or they may have privacy settings that hide their profile. Ask them to create an account or adjust their privacy settings, then try again. You can also try searching by their email address instead of their name.

If you see a message saying "This person is already a Page Role", they already have some level of access to the page. Go to Page Roles to see what role they have and change it if needed.

If you're on the mobile web version of Facebook (not the app), the Page Roles option may not appear. Switch to the Facebook app or use a computer to manage admins.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add someone as an admin if they're not my friend on Facebook?

Yes. They don't need to be your friend — they just need to have a Facebook account. You can search for them by name or email address and add them to your page roles.

What happens to posts and messages if I remove an admin?

The posts and messages stay on the page. Removing an admin only takes away their ability to see and manage the page going forward. All the content they created remains published.

Can an admin remove me from my own page?

No. Only the original page creator can remove the original creator. Other admins cannot remove you if you're the creator, but they can remove each other if you both have Admin role.

How do I know if someone actually has access to the page?

Check the Page Roles list in Settings. Everyone listed there has access at their assigned role level. If someone isn't on that list, they cannot see or manage the page.

Can I change someone's role without removing them first?

Yes. Click the dropdown next to their name in Page Roles and select a new role. The change happens immediately — you don't need to remove and re-add them.