Who Can Change Page Administrators and What You Need

Only a current page administrator can add, remove, or change other administrators on a Facebook page. If you are the page creator or already have admin rights, you can make these changes yourself. If you are not an administrator, you will need to ask someone who is to give you access first.

Before you start, have the Facebook username or email address of the person you want to make an administrator. You will also need to be logged into Facebook on a computer or mobile device where you have admin access to the page.

Key Takeaways

  • Only current page administrators can add or remove other administrators, and you must be logged in to your Facebook account to make changes.
  • You can add a new administrator by going to Page Settings, selecting Roles, and typing the person's name or email address in the "Assign a New Page Role" field.
  • Removing an administrator requires the same Page Settings menu; select the person's name and click "Remove" next to their role.
  • A person you add as administrator will see a notification on Facebook and can accept or decline the role before it becomes active.
  • Page administrators can have different permission levels—editor, moderator, or analyst—so you can control what each person can do on the page.

How to Add a New Administrator

Open your Facebook page and click the Settings button in the top right corner. From the menu that appears, select Settings again (it will be near the bottom of the dropdown). On the left side of the screen, click Roles.

Under the "Assign a New Page Role" section, click in the text field and type the name or email address of the person you want to make an administrator. As you type, Facebook will show you matching accounts. Click on the correct person's name. Then click the dropdown menu next to their name and select Admin. Click Add to send them the invitation.

The person you added will receive a notification on Facebook letting them know they have been invited to be an administrator. They must accept the invitation before they gain admin access. Until they accept, they will appear in your Roles list with a status of "Pending".

How to Remove an Administrator

Go to Settings and then Roles the same way you would to add someone. Find the administrator you want to remove in the list. Click on their name or the three dots next to their role.

A menu will appear with options. Click Remove. Facebook will ask you to confirm that you want to remove this person. Click Remove again. The person will no longer have administrator access to your page, though they may still be able to see the page if it is public.

Changing an Administrator's Permission Level

Not all administrators need the same level of access. Facebook offers three main roles: Admin (full control), Editor (can post and manage content but not change settings), and Moderator (can respond to comments and messages but cannot post or change settings).

To change someone's role, go to Settings and Roles. Find the person in the list and click the dropdown menu next to their current role. Select the new role you want to assign them. The change takes effect right away.

What Happens When You Change Administrators

When you add someone as an administrator, they will see a notification in their Facebook notifications. They can accept or decline the role. If they accept, they will have access to the page when ready and will be able to see all posts, comments, messages, and page settings (depending on their role level).

When you remove an administrator, they lose access to the page's admin tools right away. They will not receive a notification that they have been removed, but they may notice they can no longer access the admin panel. If the page is public, they can still view it as a regular user.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Do not add someone as an administrator by accident. Double-check the name and email address before you click Add. If you make a mistake, you can remove them when ready using the same Roles menu.

Do not assume that removing someone from the Roles list removes them from the page entirely. Removing admin access only takes away their ability to manage the page—they can still see and interact with it if it is public. If you want to prevent someone from seeing the page at all, you will need to block them separately.

Do not leave your page with only one administrator. If that person leaves or loses access to their account, no one will be able to manage the page. It is a good idea to have at least two administrators so the page can still be managed if something happens to one person.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change administrators on a Facebook page from my phone?

Yes. Open the Facebook app, go to your page, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), scroll to Settings, tap Roles, and follow the same steps as on a computer. The process is the same, though the buttons and menus may look slightly different on mobile.

What if the person I want to add as administrator does not have a Facebook account?

They must create a Facebook account first. You cannot add someone as a page administrator without a Facebook account. Once they have created an account and you know their username or email address, you can send them an administrator invitation.

Can an administrator remove other administrators?

Yes. Any administrator can remove any other administrator, including the page creator. This means if you add someone as an admin, they can remove you. Only add people you trust completely to administrator roles.

How long does it take for someone to become an administrator after I add them?

They become an administrator as soon as they accept the invitation. This usually happens within minutes, but it can take longer if they do not check their notifications right away. Until they accept, their status will show as "Pending" in your Roles list.

Can I see what an administrator is doing on my page?

Yes. Go to Settings, then Activity Log, to see a record of posts, comments, deletions, and other actions on your page. You can filter by person to see what a specific administrator has done. This helps you keep track of page activity and spot any problems.