Adding a page admin takes three steps and a few clicks

To add an admin to your Facebook page, go to your page settings, find the Roles section, and type in the person's name or email. Facebook will send them a notification, and once they accept, they'll have the same access you do. The whole process takes less than a minute, but the person you're adding needs to have a Facebook account first.

You need to be the page owner or an existing admin to add new admins. If you're not sure what level of access someone should have, Facebook offers several roles beyond admin — editor, moderator, and analyst — each with different permissions. Most people add admins when they want someone to help manage posts, respond to messages, or handle the page day-to-day.

Key Takeaways

  • Only the page owner or current admins can add new admins to a Facebook page.
  • The person you want to add must have an active Facebook account before you can assign them a role.
  • Facebook sends a notification to the new admin, and they must accept the role before it takes effect.
  • You can change someone's role or remove them entirely at any time from the same settings menu.
  • Different roles (editor, moderator, analyst) give different levels of control, so choose based on what the person actually needs to do.

How to access your page roles and settings

Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings button. On a computer, it's in the top right corner of your page header. On a phone, tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) and scroll down until you see Settings.

Once you're in Settings, look for the left sidebar menu. Click or tap "Roles" — it's usually near the top of the list. This is where you manage who has access to your page and what they can do. If you don't see a Roles option, you may not have admin or owner status on this page.

Finding the right person and sending the invite

In the Roles section, you'll see a field that says "Add a new page role" or similar wording. Click in that field and start typing the person's name or email address. Facebook will show you matching accounts as you type. Make sure you're selecting the right person — if multiple people have similar names, check their profile picture to confirm.

Once you've selected the person, a dropdown menu will appear asking you to choose their role. Select "Admin" if you want them to have full control, or pick a different role if you want to limit what they can do. Then click "Add" or "Confirm." Facebook will send them a notification right away.

What happens after you send the invite

The person you added will see a notification on their Facebook account saying they've been invited to manage your page. They need to accept this invitation before they become an admin. Until they accept, they won't have any access to the page.

Once they accept, they'll have the same permissions as you do — they can post, delete posts, respond to messages, change the page name, and add or remove other admins. If you change your mind or want to limit their access later, you can go back to the Roles section and change their role or remove them entirely.

Understanding the different role options

Facebook gives you five choices when assigning roles: Admin, Editor, Moderator, Analyst, and Job Manager. Admin is the highest level and gives full control. Editor can post and manage content but cannot change page settings or add other people. Moderator can respond to messages and comments but cannot post or change settings.

Analyst can view page insights and reports but cannot make any changes to the page itself. Job Manager is only useful if you're using Facebook's job posting feature. Most people add admins when they want someone to share the full responsibility of running the page, and editors when they want someone to help with content but not settings.

Removing an admin or changing their role

If you need to remove someone or change what they can do, go back to Settings and click Roles. Find the person's name in the list and look for the dropdown menu next to their current role. Click it and select a new role, or scroll down to find a "Remove" option.

When you remove someone, they lose access to the page immediately. They won't be able to see posts, respond to messages, or make any changes. If you're just trying to limit what they can do rather than remove them entirely, changing their role to Editor or Moderator is usually the better choice.

Troubleshooting common problems

If you can't find the Roles section in Settings, you may not have admin or owner status on the page. Only the page owner and current admins can add new admins. If someone else created the page, you'll need to ask them to add you as an admin first.

If the person you're trying to add doesn't appear in the search results, they may not have a Facebook account yet, or their privacy settings may be hiding them from search. Ask them to check their Facebook privacy settings or create an account if they don't have one. You can also try searching by their email address instead of their name.

If someone accepted the admin role but still can't see the page, ask them to refresh their browser or log out and log back in. Sometimes Facebook takes a few minutes to update permissions across all devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add someone as an admin if they don't have a Facebook account?

No. The person must have an active Facebook account before you can assign them any role on your page. If they don't have one, ask them to create an account first, then you can add them.

What's the difference between an admin and an editor?

An admin has full control — they can post, delete content, change page settings, and add or remove other people. An editor can post and manage content but cannot change settings or manage roles. Use editor if you want someone to help with posts but not page administration.

Can I add multiple admins to the same page?

Yes. You can add as many admins as you need. Each one will have the same full access to the page. If you want to limit access, assign some people as editors or moderators instead.

What happens if I remove someone as an admin?

They lose all access to the page immediately. They can't see posts, respond to messages, or make any changes. If you want to keep them involved but with less power, change their role to editor or moderator instead of removing them entirely.

Can the person I add as admin see my personal Facebook account?

No. Page admin access is separate from your personal account. They can only see and manage the page itself, not your personal profile or messages.