Who Can Change Page Admins and What You Need
To change a page admin on Facebook, you must already be an admin on that page. Facebook does not let regular members or editors make this change — only current admins can add, remove, or change admin roles. If you are not yet an admin, you will need to ask someone who is to give you admin access first.
You will need the Facebook account or page name of the person you want to make an admin. You do not need their password or any special codes. The person you are promoting does not have to do anything on their end — the change happens entirely from your side.
This process works the same way on a computer browser and on the Facebook mobile app, though the menu locations are slightly different. Both methods take about two minutes.
Key Takeaways
- Only current page admins can change who else is an admin, and you must access the page's settings to do it.
- You can make someone an admin, editor, moderator, or analyst — each role has different permissions for what they can post, delete, and change.
- The person you promote to admin will see a notification that they are now an admin, but they do not have to accept anything.
- You can remove someone from admin status at any time, and they will lose access to page settings when ready.
- If you are the only admin and you remove yourself, the page will have no admin until someone else is promoted.
How to Add a New Admin on a Computer
Open Facebook in your browser and go to the page where you want to change admins. Click the Settings button in the top right corner of the page — it looks like a gear icon. From the menu that drops down, select Settings again (the first option in the list).
On the left side of the screen, you will see a menu with several options. Click Page Roles. This is where all the people with access to your page are listed, along with what level of access each person has.
Scroll down to the section labeled Assign a New Page Role. Type the name or email address of the person you want to make an admin in the text box. A dropdown list will appear with matching Facebook accounts. Click the person's name to select them.
Next to their name, click the dropdown menu that says Select Role. Choose Admin from the list. Then click Add. Facebook will send them a notification right away, and they will have admin access to your page when ready.
How to Add a New Admin on the Facebook Mobile App
Open the Facebook app and navigate to your page. Tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and tap Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings.
Scroll down to find Page Roles and tap it. You will see a list of everyone who currently has access to the page. At the bottom, tap Add a New Page Role.
Type the person's name or email address in the search box. When their account appears, tap it to select them. Then tap the role dropdown and choose Admin. Tap Add to confirm. The change takes effect when ready.
Understanding the Different Page Roles
Facebook offers four different access levels for pages, and each one controls what a person can do. Admin is the highest level — admins can post, delete posts, change page settings, add or remove other people, and see all page data. If you want someone to have full control, make them an admin.
Editor is the second level. Editors can post and delete posts, but they cannot change page settings or add other people. Use this role for someone you trust to manage content but not page structure.
Moderator lets someone delete posts and comments and respond to messages, but they cannot post content themselves. This role is useful for someone managing comments and keeping the page clean.
Analyst is the lowest level. Analysts can see page data and reports but cannot post, delete, or change anything. Use this for someone who needs to track page performance without making changes.
How to Remove an Admin or Change Their Role
Go to Settings and then Page Roles, the same way you would to add someone new. Find the person whose role you want to change in the list. Click or tap the dropdown menu next to their name that shows their current role.
To remove them entirely, click Remove at the bottom of the dropdown. To change them to a different role, select the new role from the list — for example, change them from Admin to Editor. The change happens right away, and they will get a notification.
If you remove someone from admin status, they will lose access to page settings when ready. They will still be able to see the page as a regular member unless you also remove them from the page entirely.
What Happens When You Change an Admin
The person you make an admin will see a notification on Facebook telling them they are now an admin of your page. They do not have to do anything to accept it — they automatically have access. If they do not see the notification right away, they can find it in their notification center.
Once someone is an admin, they can see all the page's settings, posts, messages, and data. They can also make changes to the page without asking you first. If you are worried about someone having too much power, give them a lower role like Editor or Moderator instead.
If you remove someone as an admin, they will also get a notification. They will no longer be able to access page settings or make changes, but they can still see the page itself.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Do not make someone an admin unless you trust them completely. Admins can change the page name, delete posts, remove other admins, and change all settings. If you are unsure about someone, start them as an Editor or Moderator and promote them later if they prove reliable.
Do not remove yourself as the only admin. If you do, the page will have no admin at all, and you will not be able to change settings or add a new admin. Always make sure at least one other person is an admin before you remove yourself, or add a new admin first.
Do not confuse page roles with messenger roles. A page admin is different from a person who manages your page's inbox. You set up messenger access in a different part of Settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make someone an admin if they are not my friend on Facebook?
Yes. You only need their Facebook account name or email address. They do not have to be your friend, and you do not need their permission. They will get a notification that they are now an admin, and they can start managing the page right away.
What if I make someone an admin by mistake?
Go back to Page Roles and remove them or change their role to something lower like Editor. The change takes effect when ready, and they will get a notification that their access has changed.
Can an admin remove me as an admin?
Yes. Any admin can remove any other admin, including you. If you want to protect yourself, make sure you trust everyone you give admin access to. You can also change someone from Admin to Editor if you want to limit their power.
Do I need the person's password to make them an admin?
No. You only need their Facebook account name or email address. You never need anyone's password to change page roles.
How many admins can a page have?
Facebook does not set a limit on the number of admins a page can have. You can have as many admins as you need, but remember that each one can make changes to the page without asking the others first.