How to Remove or Add an Admin to Your Facebook Page
To change who manages your Facebook page, you go to the page's settings, find the Roles section, and either remove an existing admin or add a new one. The person you add must already have a Facebook account, and you need to be an admin or page owner yourself to make the change. The whole process takes about two minutes once you're in the right menu.
Facebook distinguishes between a page owner (who can delete the page and change ownership) and admins (who can post, edit settings, and manage other admins). If you're the current owner and want to hand off control entirely, you'll promote someone else to owner first, then remove yourself as admin. If you just want help managing the page, you can add admins without changing ownership.
Key Takeaways
- Only the page owner or an existing admin can change who manages the page—you cannot do this from a personal profile.
- The person you add as admin must have an active Facebook account and be at least 18 years old.
- You can assign different roles (admin, editor, moderator, analyst, advertiser) depending on what tasks each person needs to do.
- If you're transferring full ownership, promote the new owner to owner role first, then remove yourself as admin to complete the handoff.
Finding the Roles Section on Your Page
Open your Facebook page and look for the settings icon—it's a gear or three horizontal lines, usually in the top right corner of the page header. Click it and select Settings and privacy, then Settings. On the left sidebar, you'll see a menu with options like "General," "Messaging," and "Roles." Click Roles.
If you don't see a Roles option, you may not have admin access to the page. Only the page owner and current admins can view or change roles. If someone else created the page and never added you as admin, you'll need to ask them to add you first.
Adding a New Admin or Editor
In the Roles section, you'll see a field that says "Add a new admin" or "Assign a role." Click in that field and type the name or email address of the person you want to add. Facebook will show you a dropdown of matching accounts. Select the correct person.
Next to their name, you'll see a dropdown menu showing role options: Admin, Editor, Moderator, Analyst, and Advertiser. Choose the role that matches what they'll do. Admins can do almost everything except delete the page or change the owner. Editors can post and manage content but cannot change settings. Moderators can respond to comments and messages. Analysts can view insights and reports. Advertisers can create and manage ads. Click Add or Confirm.
The person will receive a notification that they've been added to the page. They don't have to accept—the role takes effect when ready. They can start managing the page right away from their own account.
Removing an Admin or Changing Their Role
In the Roles section, find the person whose role you want to change. Their name will appear in a list with their current role shown next to it. Click on their role dropdown and select a different role, or click the Remove button (usually an X or trash icon) to take away their access entirely.
When you remove someone, they lose all access to the page when ready. They won't be able to post, edit settings, or see the page's analytics. If you're just downgrading them to a lower role—for example, from admin to editor—they'll keep some access but with fewer permissions. Confirm the change, and it's done.
Transferring Full Ownership of the Page
If you want to hand off the page to someone else completely, you cannot straightforward delete your own admin role. Instead, you must first promote the new owner to the owner role. Go to the Roles section, find the person you want to make owner, click their role dropdown, and select Owner. Confirm the change.
Once they are the owner, you can remove yourself by clicking the Remove button next to your own name. The new owner will then have full control: they can delete the page, change the owner again, or make any other changes. This is a permanent transfer, so make sure you trust the person and that they understand the responsibility.
What to Do If You Can't Find the Roles Section
If the Roles option doesn't appear in your Settings menu, check that you're viewing the page as the page itself, not as your personal profile. At the top of the page, you should see the page name and a button that says "Switch to Page" or shows you're already viewing as the page. If you're viewing as your personal profile, click that button to switch.
If you're already viewing as the page and still don't see Roles, you may not have admin access. Ask the current page owner or an existing admin to add you with the Admin role first. Once you have admin access, the Roles section will appear in Settings.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
The most common mistake is removing yourself as admin before promoting someone else to owner. If you do this, you'll lose access to the page and won't be able to add yourself back. Always promote the new owner first, then remove yourself.
Another mistake is adding the wrong person by accident. Facebook's dropdown shows all accounts with a similar name, so double-check the profile picture and name before confirming. Once someone is added, you can remove them, but it's cleaner to get it right the first time.
Don't assume the person you added knows they're now an admin. Send them a message or email letting them know they've been added and what role they have. This prevents confusion and makes sure they know where to find the page management tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add someone who doesn't have a Facebook account?
No. The person must have an active Facebook account and be at least 18 years old. If they don't have an account, they'll need to create one first. Once they do, you can add them to the page.
What's the difference between an admin and an editor?
An admin can post, edit the page, manage comments, change settings, and add or remove other admins. An editor can post and edit content but cannot change page settings or manage other people's roles. Use editor for people who just need to help with posts.
Can I remove the page owner?
No. The owner role cannot be removed unless the owner removes themselves. If you need to change who owns the page, the current owner must promote someone else to owner first, then remove themselves.
What happens to posts if I remove an admin?
Their posts stay on the page. Removing someone as admin only takes away their ability to manage the page going forward—it doesn't delete anything they posted in the past.
Can I add multiple admins at once?
No. You add one person at a time through the Roles section. If you need to add several people, repeat the process for each one. It only takes a minute per person.