How to Add Another Facebook Account

Juggling multiple Facebook accounts might feel like you need a playbook, but it’s much simpler than you think. Whether you're separating your personal life from your side hustle, running social media for a client, or managing different brands, we'll walk you through exactly how to add another account without the headache. This guide covers everything from using the app's built-in switcher to organizing your workflow like a pro with separate browser profiles and Meta Business Suite.

Before You Begin: Understanding Facebook's Terms of Service

First, it's important to get a handle on Facebook's rules. According to their Terms of Service, each individual is only supposed to have one personal Facebook profile. This policy is in place to promote authenticity and safety on the platform. Creating a second personal profile - for example, to keep your work life separate from your family life - technically goes against these guidelines and puts your accounts at risk of being disabled.

So, what's a person managing multiple brands or businesses to do? Facebook's answer is Meta Business Suite (formerly Facebook Business Manager). Instead of making a separate personal profile, you should use your single, authentic profile to manage multiple Facebook Pages and ad accounts. This is the correct and officially supported method for professionals. We’ll show you exactly how this works below.

Now, if you are simply adding someone else’s legitimate login to your phone to help them out, or switching between your own authenticated accounts (like your main profile and maybe an older one you need access to), you can do that easily on the mobile app. Let’s get into the step-by-step methods.

Method 1: Using the Account Switcher on the Facebook Mobile App

The easiest way to hop between different Facebook accounts on your phone is by using the built-in account switcher. This feature saves your login credentials so you can switch from one profile to another with just a few taps - no need to constantly type your password.

This is perfect if you’re co-managing an account with a family member or need to log into a partner's profile to help them with something. Here’s how to do it.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Adding an Account

1. Open the Facebook App: Log in to your primary Facebook account first.
2. Navigate to the Menu: Look for the menu icon in the bottom-right corner (it typically looks like your profile picture and three horizontal lines). Tap it.
3. Log Out of Your Current Account: Scroll down and tap "Log Out".
4. Select "Log In to Another Account": On the login screen, you will see your saved profiles. Tap the option to "Log In to Another Account".
5. Enter Credentials and Log In: Type in the email or phone number and the password for the second Facebook account you want to add, and then tap "Log In".
6. Confirm Your Choice to Save Login Info: A pop-up will appear asking if you want to save your password. Tap "OK" to save the login details, making it easy to access later without re-entering the password each time.

Switching Between Accounts Once They're Added

Once you have multiple accounts saved, switching is easy. Just log out of your current account. You will be sent to a screen where all your saved profiles are listed. Simply tap on the account you wish to use, and you're in. This seamless transition makes it easy to keep your different online lives organized on your phone.

Method 2: Managing Multiple Accounts on Web Browsers

If you primarily work on a desktop or laptop, juggling multiple accounts in a single browser can be a chore. Cookies and cache data mean you're constantly logging in and out. Luckily, there are smarter solutions to avoid the hassle.

Strategy 1: Using Chrome Profiles

Chrome Profiles is an incredibly useful, underutilized feature that allows you to create completely separate browser environments within a single Chrome application. Each profile has its own bookmarks, history, cookies, passwords, and extensions, making them perfect for managing different Facebook profiles without any conflicts.

• Create a New Profile: In the top-right corner of your browser window, click on your profile icon (next to the three-dot menu) and click "Add".
• Set Up the Profile: Choose to "Continue without an account" to set up a separate local profile. Give the profile a name (e.g., "Personal" or "Work") and pick a color scheme, then click "Done".
• Switch Between Profiles: To switch, just click on the profile icon in the top-right corner again and select the profile you want to use. A new browser window will appear for that profile, and you can log into a different Facebook account in each one.

Strategy 2: Use Separate Browsers

The simplest method is to use entirely different web browsers (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Brave) for each account. Each browser stores its own cookies and login data, so you can stay logged into one Facebook account in Chrome and another in Firefox without a problem.

Strategy 3: Incognito or Private Mode

This is a great temporary solution when you just need to quickly check another account without affecting your main account's login status. Incognito windows do not save cookies or session data when you close them. To use this, click the three-dot menu in your browser's top-right corner and choose "New Incognito Window" or "New Private Window" to get a clean session.

Method 3: Adding an Account to Meta Business Suite as a Manager

This is the official, Facebook-approved method for managing multiple business Pages and ad accounts. Instead of juggling personal Facebook profiles, you manage all business activity through this central platform.

Exploring Meta Business Suite

Business Suite is a free tool that lets you centralize all your professional accounts: pages, posts, ads, messages, and analytics across both Facebook and Instagram. You can use a single personal profile to gain access to client accounts and businesses without intermingling your personal posts or friends.

How to Request Access to a Page in Business Suite

1. Go to Business Settings: Navigate to your Meta Business Suite and find the "Business Settings" (gear icon) on the bottom left.
2. Navigate to 'People' Under 'Users': In the "Users" section of the new menu, click on "People" and then click the blue "Add people" button.
3. Invite by Email: Enter the email address of the person you're inviting to manage your assets. Choose the level of access you want them to have ("Employee access" or "Admin access") and click "Next".
4. Assign Assets and Roles: On the next screen, you can assign them specific Pages, ad accounts, or catalogs and choose their role for each (e.g., Page editor, Ad analyst). Once you send the invite, they will receive an email to confirm.

This ensures business assets are managed securely without sharing personal login credentials.

Best Practices and Tips for Managing Multiple Accounts

Managing multiple accounts efficiently takes a little organization. Here are a few tips to keep your workflow smooth and secure.

• Stick to One Personal Profile Per Person: Do not create multiple personal profiles to avoid getting your accounts suspended. Instead, use Facebook's tools like Business Suite to manage business Pages.
• Employ a Password Manager: If you're using a password manager, like LastPass or 1Password, you can save login details for different profiles safely without relying on browser-saved passwords.
• Keep Your Topics Separate: Be careful when you're managing different accounts at the same time. It’s easy to make a posting mistake on the wrong account. Color-coding your browser profiles or keeping them on separate desktops can help.
• Create Content Batches and Use a Scheduler: Ahead of time, create a batch of content for each account you're managing. A tool with a content calendar makes scheduling easier and reduces the chance of posting the wrong content on the wrong account.

Final Thoughts

Managing multiple accounts on Facebook doesn't need to be complicated. With the right tools and strategies, like the app's account switcher, separate Chrome profiles for web browsing, or an all-in-one business dashboard like Meta Business Suite, there's a solution that works for you. Implementing these strategies will help you stay organized and work more efficiently while keeping your different online presences separate and secure.

When your workflow includes multiple social media platforms, staying organized and planning content in advance becomes even more critical. That's why we built Postbase. It allows you to create and schedule content across all your platforms in a single, visually organized calendar, simplifying the process of managing multiple accounts. It centralizes your entire social media workflow so you can focus on creating great content instead of constantly switching between apps.