The fastest way to add someone to your Facebook Page

To give someone access to your Facebook Page, go to your Page, click Settings in the top right, then select Roles from the left menu. Click Add a new role, type the person's name or email address, choose what level of control they get, and click Assign. They will receive a notification and can start managing the Page once they accept.

The person you add must have a Facebook account already. They do not need to be your friend, but their account must be active and in good standing. If you are adding someone by email address, make sure it matches the email they used to create their Facebook account.

Key Takeaways

  • You must be the Page owner or have admin access to add new people to your Page.
  • Facebook offers five different role levels — Admin, Editor, Moderator, Advertiser, and Analyst — each with different permissions for what the person can do.
  • The person you add will get a notification on Facebook and can start working on the Page immediately after they accept the role.
  • You can change or remove someone's access at any time from the same Roles menu.

Understanding the five role levels

Admin is the highest level. An admin can do everything on the Page — post, delete posts, manage comments, change Page settings, add or remove other people, and view all insights. Only give this role to people you completely trust, because they can also delete the entire Page.

Editor can post, delete posts, manage comments, and change Page settings, but cannot add or remove other people or see insights. This is the right choice for someone who helps you create content and moderate the community.

Moderator can post, delete posts, and manage comments, but cannot change settings or see insights. Use this for someone who helps keep the conversation clean but does not need to change how the Page works.

Advertiser can create and manage ads for the Page but cannot post, delete, or see insights. This is for someone who handles your paid promotion separately from the Page itself.

Analyst can only view insights and reports — they cannot post, delete, or change anything. This is for someone who tracks your Page performance but does not create content.

Step-by-step: Adding someone to your Page

Step 1: Go to your Facebook Page and click the Settings icon in the top right corner (it looks like a gear or three horizontal lines, depending on your device).

Step 2: From the left menu, click Roles. You will see a list of people who already have access to your Page.

Step 3: Click Add a new role (or Assign a new role, depending on your version).

Step 4: Type the person's name or the email address they use on Facebook. A dropdown list will appear with matching accounts.

Step 5: Click the correct person from the list.

Step 6: Click the dropdown menu next to their name and choose the role you want them to have (Admin, Editor, Moderator, Advertiser, or Analyst).

Step 7: Click Assign. The person will get a notification on Facebook that they have been added to your Page.

What happens after you add someone

The person you added will see a notification on Facebook saying they have a new Page role. They do not have to do anything to accept — they can start using their new permissions right away. If they are not logged into Facebook when you add them, they will see the notification the next time they log in.

You can check who has access to your Page at any time by going back to Settings and clicking Roles. The list shows 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 different role from the dropdown. If you need to remove them completely, click the X next to their name.

Troubleshooting: Why you might not see the Roles option

If you cannot find the Roles menu, you may not be the Page owner or an admin. Only the person who created the Page or someone with admin access can add new people. If you think you should have admin access, ask the Page owner to check your role in the Roles menu.

If you are the Page owner but still do not see Roles, try logging out and logging back in, or try using a different browser. Sometimes Facebook takes a few minutes to update permissions. If the problem continues, try accessing your Page from a computer instead of a phone.

Removing or changing someone's access

To change someone's role, go to Settings, click Roles, find their name, and click the role dropdown next to it. Select the new role and click Save. The change takes effect immediately.

To remove someone completely, go to Settings, click Roles, find their name, and click the X button on the right side of their row. They will lose access to the Page right away and will not be able to post, delete, or manage anything. They will not receive a notification that they have been removed, but they will notice when they try to access the Page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add someone who does not have a Facebook account?

No. Everyone you add to your Page must have an active Facebook account. If the person does not have one, they will need to create an account first. You can send them the link to sign up at facebook.com, and once their account is active, you can add them to your Page.

What if I add someone by mistake?

You can remove them immediately by going to Settings, clicking Roles, finding their name, and clicking the X next to it. They will lose access right away. There is no waiting period or confirmation step — the removal is instant.

Can someone with Editor access delete the entire Page?

No. Only admins can delete a Page. Editors can delete individual posts and change settings, but they cannot delete the Page itself. If you want to limit what someone can do, give them Editor, Moderator, Advertiser, or Analyst access instead of Admin.

Will the person I add see all the Page's past posts and comments?

Yes. Once someone is added to your Page, they can see everything on it — all past posts, comments, messages, and insights (depending on their role). They cannot see private messages you sent before they were added, but they can see all public activity.

Can I add the same person with two different roles?

No. Each person can have only one role on your Page. If you try to add someone who already has access, Facebook will show you their current role and let you change it instead of adding them again.