The fastest way to add an admin
To add an admin to your Facebook page, go to Settings in the top right corner of your page, then select Roles from the left menu. Click Add to add a new person, type their name or email address, choose Admin from the dropdown, and click Add. They will receive a notification and can start managing the page once they accept.
The person you add must have a Facebook account and be able to see your page. If their account is restricted or they have privacy settings that block page invitations, the invitation may not go through. You can only add someone as an admin if you already have admin access yourself.
Facebook also allows you to add people in other roles — Editor, Moderator, Analyst, or Advertiser — if you want to give them limited access instead. Each role has different permissions for what they can post, delete, respond to messages, and see about page performance.
Key Takeaways
- Admins can post, delete content, manage comments, change page settings, and add other people to the page.
- You must have admin access yourself to add another admin, and the person you add must have an active Facebook account.
- The new admin will see a notification and must accept the role before they can make changes to the page.
- You can remove an admin at any time from the same Roles menu by clicking the X next to their name.
- If you want to give someone limited access, you can assign them as an Editor, Moderator, Analyst, or Advertiser instead of Admin.
Where to find the Roles menu on your page
Open your Facebook page and look for the Settings button in the top right corner, next to the Message and Call buttons. Click Settings, then look for Roles in the left sidebar menu. This menu only appears if you have admin access to the page.
If you do not see a Roles option, you may not have admin permissions yet. Ask the current page owner to add you as an admin first. Once you have admin access, the Roles menu will appear and you can add other people.
What each admin role can do
An Admin can do everything on the page: post content, delete posts and comments, respond to messages, change page settings, add or remove other people, and see all page insights and performance data. Admins can also change the page name, category, and profile picture.
An Editor can post, delete content, and respond to messages, but cannot add other people or change page settings. They can see page insights but cannot change who has access to the page.
A Moderator can respond to messages and delete comments, but cannot post content or change settings. They are useful for managing customer service and keeping comments clean.
An Analyst can only view page insights and performance data. They cannot post, delete, or change anything on the page. Use this role if someone needs to track metrics but should not make changes.
An Advertiser can create and manage ads for the page, but cannot post content or change page settings. This role is for people who handle paid promotion only.
How to remove an admin from your page
Go to Settings, then Roles, and find the person you want to remove. Click the X button next to their name and confirm the removal. They will no longer have access to the page and will receive a notification that they have been removed.
Removing someone is immediate — they lose access right away and cannot undo the removal themselves. If you remove an admin by mistake, you can add them back using the same process.
What happens when someone declines the admin invitation
If the person you invited does not accept the admin role within a few days, the invitation will expire. You can send another invitation by going back to Roles and adding them again. There is no limit to how many times you can send an invitation.
If someone repeatedly declines, check that you have the correct email address or Facebook account. You can also message them directly to confirm they want the role before sending another invitation.
Troubleshooting when you cannot add an admin
If you see an error when trying to add someone, the most common reasons are: their Facebook account has restrictions or privacy settings that block page invitations, you typed their name or email incorrectly, or they do not have a confirmed email address on their account.
Ask the person to check their Facebook settings and make sure their account is not restricted. You can also try searching for them by their full name instead of email. If the problem continues, have them create a new Facebook account or contact Facebook Support through your page settings.
If you cannot see the Roles menu at all, you do not have admin access to the page. Only the page owner or someone already added as an admin can add new admins. Contact whoever created the page and ask them to add you first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone as an admin if they do not have a Facebook account?
No. Everyone you add to a Facebook page must have an active Facebook account. If the person does not have one, they will need to create an account first. Once they have an account, you can send them an admin invitation.
What if I accidentally add the wrong person as an admin?
Go to Settings, then Roles, find their name, and click the X next to it to remove them. The removal is immediate. You can then add the correct person using the same process. There is no waiting period or approval needed to remove someone.
Can an admin add another admin without asking me?
Yes. Any admin on your page can add other admins, editors, or people in other roles. If you want to prevent this, you can remove their admin access and give them a more limited role like Editor or Moderator instead.
How many admins can a Facebook page have?
There is no limit to the number of admins a page can have. However, it is a good idea to keep the number small so you know who has access and can remove people quickly if needed.
Will the new admin see all the old posts and messages on the page?
Yes. Once someone becomes an admin, they can see all posts, messages, comments, and page insights from the entire history of the page. They will have the same access as any other admin.