Removing someone's access from your Facebook Page is something every business will need to do at some point — when an employee leaves, when a contractor finishes a project, or when a working relationship with an agency ends. Fortunately, Facebook makes it straightforward to revoke access, and you can do it without the other person's involvement or cooperation.
This guide covers how to remove people from your Facebook Page using both direct Page settings and Meta Business Manager, and explains what happens to the page and its content after access is removed.
Why It Matters
Leaving former employees or contractors with access to your Facebook Page is a security and brand risk. Anyone with Editor or Admin access can publish posts, respond to messages, and change Page settings on your behalf. An Admin can do even more — including removing other admins or changing the Page's fundamental settings.
The moment a professional relationship ends, removing their access should be one of the first things on your offboarding checklist. This is not a reflection of trust — it is simply good security hygiene. Meta's platform makes it easy to do, so there is no reason to delay.
What You Need Before You Start
You must be an Admin of the Facebook Page. Only admins can remove other people's access. If you are not an admin, you will need to contact the page's admin to perform this action. You will also need to know the name of the person whose access you want to remove — though you do not need their cooperation or for them to be online.
Step-by-Step Guide
Method 1: Removing Access Through Facebook Page Settings
Step 1: Go to Your Facebook Page
Log in to Facebook and navigate to your Page. Click the Page from your left-hand sidebar under "Pages" or search for it using the search bar.
Step 2: Open Settings
Click Settings in the left menu of your Page to open the Page settings panel.
Step 3: Navigate to Page Access
In the settings sidebar, click Page access (or New Pages Experience on some versions). This will show you a list of all people with access to your Page, organized by their role type.
Step 4: Find the Person You Want to Remove
Scroll through the access list to find the person whose access you want to revoke. You will see names and profile pictures next to each entry, along with their current role or access level.
Step 5: Click the Remove or Edit Option
Next to the person's name, click the pencil icon (Edit) or the three dots icon and select Remove access or Remove. If you see an edit option, click it and then look for the remove button within the edit panel.
Step 6: Confirm the Removal
Facebook will ask you to confirm that you want to remove this person's access. Click Confirm or Remove to finalize. The removal takes effect immediately — the person will lose access to your Page the moment you confirm.
Method 2: Removing Access Through Meta Business Manager
If the person was given access via Business Manager, you need to remove them there as well (or instead, depending on how access was originally granted).
Step 1: Open Business Manager
Go to business.facebook.com and log in. Navigate to Business Settings using the gear icon.
Step 2: Go to Pages
In the Business Settings left sidebar, click Pages under Accounts. Select your Page.
Step 3: Find the Person in the Access List
On the right panel, you will see a list of people and their roles. Find the person you want to remove.
Step 4: Remove Their Access
Click on their name or the edit icon next to them. You should see an option to Remove access or to change their role. Click Remove access and confirm when prompted.
Step 5: Check Partner Access Too
If the access was granted to an entire partner Business Manager (for example, an agency), you may need to remove the partner separately. Go to Business Settings → Partners and remove the partner relationship there.
Common Issues and How to Fix Them
I cannot see the Page Access section. This usually means you do not have Admin access. Only admins can view and modify the access list. Contact the Page's other admin to perform this action, or check that you are logged into the correct Facebook account.
The person's name does not appear in the access list. If they were given access through a Business Manager partner arrangement, they may not appear in the direct Page settings. Check Business Settings → Pages in Business Manager to find and remove their access.
I accidentally removed the wrong person. You can re-add the person immediately using the same process described in our guide on giving someone access to a Facebook Page. They will need to accept the new invitation before access is restored.
The person I removed is still posting on my Page. If someone was removed but continues to have access, check whether they have multiple Facebook accounts — one of which you may have overlooked. Also check Business Manager for any partner-level access. If the issue persists, contact Facebook support.
Tips to Get the Most Out of Access Management
Remove access on the same day someone leaves. Do not wait until "later" — create an offboarding checklist that includes removing Facebook Page access as a same-day task whenever a team member or contractor ends their relationship with your business.
Document who has access and why. Maintain a simple log of everyone who has access to your Facebook Page, their role, and when they were added. This makes it much easier to audit and clean up when people leave.
Use Business Manager for cleaner offboarding. When you grant access through Business Manager, removing a person from Business Manager can automatically revoke their access to all connected assets, including your Facebook Page and Instagram account. This is far more efficient than manually managing each asset.
After removing an admin, change sensitive settings. If the removed person had Admin access, consider reviewing and updating your Page's admin email, linked payment methods for ads, and any automated posting or third-party app connections they might have set up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the person be notified when I remove their access?
Facebook does not send a notification when someone's access is removed. The person will simply no longer be able to manage the Page the next time they try to access it.
Will posts made by the removed person be deleted?
No. Any posts, comments, or messages the person created while they had access will remain on your Page. Removing their access does not delete their activity history.
Can a removed admin re-add themselves?
No. Once someone's Admin access has been removed, they cannot re-add themselves or make any changes to the Page. They lose all access the moment you confirm the removal.
What if I am the only admin and I accidentally remove myself?
If you accidentally remove yourself as the only admin, you will lose access to the Page settings. In this case, you will need to contact Facebook support to restore access. This is one of the main reasons why it is recommended to always have at least two admins.