How to change a Facebook page administrator

To change a Facebook page administrator, you go to the page's Settings menu, select Roles, and either add a new admin or remove an existing one. The person making the change must already be an admin on that page. Facebook lets you have multiple admins at once, so you can add someone new before removing the old admin — this prevents you from locking yourself out.

The steps take about two minutes. You do not need the other person's permission to make them an admin, but they will receive a notification that they have been added to the role. If you are removing yourself as admin, make sure at least one other admin remains on the page, or you will lose access permanently.

Key Takeaways

  • Only current admins can change administrator roles; if you are not an admin, you cannot make this change yourself.
  • You can add a new admin without removing the old one, which is safer than switching admins in one step.
  • The new admin will see a notification that they have been added, but they do not have to accept the role.
  • If you remove yourself as the only admin, you lose all access to the page and cannot get it back without Facebook support.
  • Removing someone as admin does not delete their account or remove them from the page entirely — they become a regular member.

Step-by-step: adding a new administrator

Open the Facebook page you manage. Click the Settings icon (a gear symbol) in the top right corner of the page header, then select Settings from the menu that appears.

On the left side of the Settings page, click Roles. You will see a list of current admins, editors, moderators, and analysts. Under the Roles section, find the field that says "Add a new admin" or "Assign a new role" — the exact wording changes depending on your Facebook version. Type the name or email address of the person you want to make an admin.

Select their name from the dropdown list that appears. A new row will appear showing their name and the role "Admin". They will receive a notification that they have been added to the page in this role. The change takes effect when ready.

Step-by-step: removing an administrator

Follow the same path: Settings, then Roles on the left side. Find the admin you want to remove in the list. On the right side of their name, you will see a dropdown menu that currently shows their role (Admin, Editor, Moderator, or Analyst).

Click that dropdown and select "Remove". A confirmation message will appear asking whether you are sure. Click Remove again. The person will no longer have admin access to the page. They will not receive a notification that they have been removed, but if they visit the page, they will see that their role has changed.

What happens when you change administrator roles

When you add someone as an admin, they gain the ability to post to the page, delete posts, respond to messages, change the page name and description, view page insights, and manage other admins. They can also change the page's profile picture and cover photo. The new admin can see all of this when ready — there is no waiting period or approval step.

When you remove someone as an admin, they lose all of these powers. If they were only an admin and had no other role on the page, they become a regular follower. They can still see the page and its posts, but they cannot edit anything or see behind-the-scenes information like messages or insights.

If the person you remove was also an editor, moderator, or analyst, they keep that role and the permissions that come with it. For example, if someone is both an admin and a moderator, removing them as admin leaves them as a moderator.

Why you should add a new admin before removing the old one

If you are the only admin on a page and you remove yourself, you lose access to the page forever. Facebook does not let you undo this action or restore your access without contacting support, and support cannot always recover a page in this situation.

The safe approach is to add the new admin first, wait a moment to confirm they have received the notification, and then remove the old admin. This way, at least one admin always has access to the page. If something goes wrong during the handoff, you still have a way back in.

Roles beyond administrator

Facebook pages have four main roles: Admin, Editor, Moderator, and Analyst. An Admin can do everything. An Editor can post, delete posts, and respond to messages, but cannot change page settings or manage other people's roles. A Moderator can respond to messages and delete comments, but cannot post or change settings. An Analyst can view page insights and reports, but cannot post or manage anything else.

If you want to give someone limited power — for example, to post content but not change the page name — you can assign them as an Editor instead of an Admin. This reduces the risk if their account is hacked or if they leave your organization.

Troubleshooting: common problems when changing admins

If you cannot see the Roles section in Settings, you may not be an admin on the page. Only admins can change roles. If you are an admin and the Roles option is still missing, try logging out and back in, or try a different browser.

If you try to add someone and their name does not appear in the dropdown, they may not have a Facebook account, or their privacy settings may prevent you from finding them. Ask them to send you their Facebook profile link, then try searching for that exact URL in the Roles field.

If you removed someone as admin and they still appear to have access, they may have another role on the page (Editor, Moderator, or Analyst). Go back to Roles and check whether they are listed under a different role. If they are, remove them from that role as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change a page administrator if I am not the current admin?

No. Only current admins can change roles on a page. If you need admin access and do not have it, you must ask someone who is already an admin to add you. If no one with admin access is available, you can contact Facebook support, but they will ask for proof that you own or manage the page.

Will the new admin be notified when I add them?

Yes. They will receive a notification on Facebook saying they have been added as an admin to your page. The notification appears in their notifications menu and may also arrive as an email, depending on their notification settings. They do not have to do anything to accept the role — it is active when ready.

What if I remove the wrong person as admin by mistake?

You can add them back as an admin by following the same steps: go to Settings, click Roles, and add their name again. There is no waiting period. If you removed yourself as the only admin, contact Facebook support as soon as possible and explain what happened. They may be able to restore your access, but this is not may provide.

Can multiple people be admins on the same page?

Yes. You can have as many admins as you need. Each admin has full control over the page, including the ability to remove other admins. If you have multiple admins, make sure you trust all of them, because any one of them can lock the others out.

Does removing someone as admin delete their posts from the page?

No. Their posts stay on the page. Removing someone as admin only removes their ability to manage the page going forward. If you want to delete their posts, you can do that separately by clicking the three dots on each post and selecting Delete.