How to add someone as an admin on your Facebook Page
To add an admin to your Facebook Page, go to your Page settings, find the Roles section, and enter the person's name or email address. Facebook will send them a notification asking them to accept the admin role. Once they accept, they can manage posts, respond to messages, and adjust Page settings alongside you.
You need to be the Page owner or an existing admin to add new admins. The person you're adding must have a personal Facebook account and be able to see your Page. They don't need to follow your Page first — Facebook will notify them of the invitation regardless.
Key Takeaways
- Only the Page owner or current admins can add new admins through the Roles section in Page settings.
- The person you invite must have an active personal Facebook account to receive and accept the admin invitation.
- Different admin roles have different permissions — Editor, Moderator, and Analyst roles have fewer capabilities than Admin.
- You can remove an admin at any time from the same Roles section, and they will lose all Page management access immediately.
Step-by-step: Adding an admin from your computer
Open your Facebook Page and click the Settings icon in the top right corner. Select Settings from the dropdown menu. On the left side, click Roles. Under the "Assign a new role" section, type the person's name or email address in the text field.
A dropdown list will appear with matching accounts. Click the person's name to select them. Then choose the role you want to give them from the dropdown menu next to their name — Admin, Editor, Moderator, or Analyst. Click Add to send the invitation. Facebook will notify them immediately.
Step-by-step: Adding an admin from your phone
Open the Facebook app and go to your Page. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right. Scroll down and tap Settings. Tap Roles. Under "Assign a new role," tap the text field and type the person's name or email address.
Select their account from the list that appears. Tap the role dropdown and choose Admin, Editor, Moderator, or Analyst. Tap Add. The invitation will be sent to their Facebook account, and they'll see a notification asking them to accept.
Understanding the four admin roles and what each can do
An Admin has full control: they can post, delete posts, respond to messages, change Page settings, add or remove other admins, and view all Page insights. This is the most powerful role and should only go to people you fully trust.
An Editor can post, delete posts, respond to messages, and view insights, but cannot change Page settings or manage other admins. Use this role for team members who create content but don't need to adjust how the Page itself works.
A Moderator can respond to messages and comments, delete comments, and ban people from the Page, but cannot post or change settings. This role works well for customer service staff or community managers who handle conversations.
An Analyst can only view Page insights and performance data. They cannot post, delete anything, or change settings. Use this role for people who need to see how your Page is performing but shouldn't make changes.
What happens after you send an admin invitation
When you add someone as an admin, Facebook sends them a notification on their account. They will see a message asking them to accept or decline the role. Until they accept, they won't have any access to your Page — the invitation is pending.
If they don't respond within a few days, you can send them a reminder through Messenger or email. If they decline, you can invite them again later, but they'll receive another notification. Once they accept, their name appears in the Roles list with their assigned role, and they can start managing the Page immediately.
Removing an admin or changing their role
Go back to Settings, then Roles. Find the person's name in the list. Click or tap the dropdown next to their name to change their role to something with fewer permissions, or click the X button to remove them entirely. If you remove them, they lose all access to your Page right away — they won't be able to post, see messages, or view settings.
Removing an admin doesn't delete their personal account or affect their ability to follow your Page as a regular user. They simply lose the ability to manage it. You can add them back later if needed.
Common problems and how to fix them
If the person's name doesn't appear in the dropdown when you type it, they may not have a personal Facebook account yet, or their privacy settings may hide them from search. Ask them to create an account or adjust their privacy settings to allow you to find them. You can also try searching by their email address instead of their name.
If someone says they didn't receive the invitation notification, check that you added them with the correct name or email. You can remove them from the Roles list and add them again. If they still don't see it, ask them to check their notification settings — they may have notifications turned off for Page invitations.
If you're unable to access the Roles section at all, you may not be the Page owner or an admin. Only owners and admins can manage roles. Contact whoever created the Page and ask them to add you as an admin first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone as an admin if they don't follow my Page?
Yes. They don't need to follow your Page to become an admin. Facebook will send them an invitation notification, and once they accept, they'll have full access to manage the Page. Following is separate from having an admin role.
What if I accidentally add the wrong person as an admin?
Go to Settings, then Roles, and click the X next to their name to remove them immediately. They will lose all access right away. You can then add the correct person. Removing someone doesn't notify them — they'll simply notice they can no longer access the Page.
Can an admin add another admin without asking me?
Yes. Any admin can add new admins, editors, moderators, or analysts to your Page. If you want to limit who can manage roles, give people the Editor, Moderator, or Analyst role instead, since only Admins can change roles.
Do admins need to be in a specific country or region?
No. You can add admins from anywhere in the world. They just need a personal Facebook account and access to the internet. Time zones may matter for communication, but Facebook doesn't restrict admin roles by location.
What happens to posts if I remove an admin?
Their posts stay on the Page. Removing an admin only takes away their ability to manage the Page going forward — it doesn't delete anything they posted before. You can still edit or delete their posts yourself if needed.