Adding an admin to your Facebook Page is one of the most important setup tasks for any business or organization. Whether you are bringing on a new social media manager, onboarding a marketing agency, or giving a business partner access to help run the page, having the right person as an admin ensures your Page can be managed effectively without you having to handle everything yourself.
This guide explains exactly how to add an admin to a Facebook Page — both through Facebook's built-in page settings and through Meta Business Manager — and helps you understand when each method is appropriate.
Why It Matters
The Admin role on a Facebook Page is the most powerful permission level available. An Admin can do everything on the Page: publish posts, respond to messages, run ads, view insights, manage other people's access, and even delete the Page entirely. Because of this power, you should only assign Admin access to people you fully trust.
At the same time, having at least two admins on your page is a best practice. If the sole admin loses access to their Facebook account, gets locked out, or leaves the organization, the entire Page can become unmanageable. A second trusted admin provides a safety net.
What You Need Before You Start
You must be an existing Admin of the Page. If you only have Editor, Moderator, or another lower-level role, you cannot add admins. You will need the Facebook account name or profile URL of the person you want to make an admin. They must have an active Facebook account. If you are using Meta Business Manager, they must also have a Facebook account and ideally already be a member of your Business Manager.
Step-by-Step Guide
Method 1: Adding an Admin Directly Through Facebook Page Settings
Step 1: Navigate to Your Facebook Page
Log in to Facebook and go to your Page. Click on the Page's name in the left sidebar under "Your pages and profiles" or search for it using the search bar.
Step 2: Open Settings
From your Page, click Settings in the left-hand menu. This opens the Page settings panel where you can manage all aspects of your Page.
Step 3: Go to Page Access
In the settings menu, look for Page access or New Pages Experience (the label may vary depending on which version of Facebook your Page is on). Click it to open the access management section.
Step 4: View the Facebook Access Section
You will see two sections: Facebook access (for full admin-level control) and Task access (for limited, task-specific permissions). To add an admin, you work in the Facebook access section.
Step 5: Click "Add New"
Next to the Facebook access section, click Add new. A search box will appear.
Step 6: Search for the Person
Type the name, email, or Facebook profile URL of the person you want to make an admin. Select the correct account from the search results. Be careful to select the right person — Facebook users can have similar names.
Step 7: Toggle Full Access On
You will be asked whether to give this person full control of the Page (which includes admin abilities like managing roles and settings) or partial access limited to specific tasks. Toggle on Full control to give them Admin access.
Step 8: Send the Invitation
Click Give access. Facebook will send the person a notification and email with a request to accept access to the Page. The admin status will be pending until they accept. Remind them to check their Facebook notifications or email.
Method 2: Adding an Admin Through Meta Business Manager
Step 1: Go to Business Settings
Open business.facebook.com, log in, and navigate to Business Settings via the gear icon.
Step 2: Select Your Page
In the left sidebar under Accounts, click Pages. Select the Page you want to manage.
Step 3: Add a Person
Click Add people. Search for the person by name or email (they must be a member of your Business Manager). Select them from the results.
Step 4: Set Their Role to Admin
In the role selection, choose Admin. This gives them full control of the Page within Business Manager.
Step 5: Confirm
Click Confirm. The person now has admin access to the Page and will see it in their Business Manager.
Common Issues and How to Fix Them
The invitation was sent but the person never accepted. Facebook invitations can sometimes land in spam or go unnoticed. Ask the person to check their Facebook notifications (the bell icon) and any email from Facebook. You can also resend the invitation by going back to Page Access settings.
The person I want to add does not appear in the search. Double-check their Facebook name or URL. If you are adding them via Business Manager, confirm they have accepted the Business Manager membership invitation first.
I accidentally gave someone Admin access instead of a lower role. Go back to Page Access settings immediately and change their role. From the Facebook access section, click on their name and modify or remove their access. If they have already accepted and you cannot change it, contact Facebook support.
My page does not have a Page Access section. Some very old Facebook Pages still use the legacy page roles system. In that case, look for Page Roles in the Settings menu instead. The process is similar but uses different labels.
Tips to Get the Most Out of Admin Access Management
Always have at least two admins. If one admin loses access to their Facebook account, the other can step in. This prevents your Page from becoming unmanageable due to a single point of failure.
Use Business Manager for agency access. If you work with a marketing agency, add them as a Partner in Business Manager rather than giving an individual agency employee Admin access to your Page. This way, when the agency's team members change, the access stays with the agency rather than being tied to an individual person's Facebook account.
Review admin access regularly. Conduct a periodic review of who has Admin access to your Page. Former employees with admin access can post on behalf of your business, change settings, or remove legitimate admins. Clean up your access list whenever someone leaves your organization.
Use task-based access for most team members. Most people who work on your Facebook Page do not need Admin access. Editors, Moderators, and task-based access levels are sufficient for the vast majority of social media roles. Reserve Admin for those who genuinely need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many admins can a Facebook Page have?
There is no official limit to the number of admins a Facebook Page can have. However, having too many admins increases security risk. Keep the admin list small and manageable.
Can an admin remove other admins, including the original page creator?
Yes. Once someone is made an Admin, they have the same powers as the original Page creator — including the ability to remove other admins. This is why you should only assign Admin access to people you fully trust.
Does the new admin need to accept before they can make changes?
Yes. The invitation must be accepted before the new admin gains any access to the Page. Until they accept, their status shows as pending in your Page Access settings.
Can I give Admin access to a Facebook Page that I do not personally own?
No. You can only assign roles (including admin) if you yourself are an Admin of that Page. If you are not currently an admin, you would need an existing admin to give you that role first.