How to Check if I Am an Admin on a Facebook Page

Trying to manage a Facebook Page but getting stuck at every turn? You might not have the right permissions. Knowing how to check your role on a Facebook Page is the first step to posting content, running ads, or managing your community. This guide will walk you through exactly how to find your access level, explain what each role means, and tell you what to do if you don’t have the control you need to get your job done.

Why Your Facebook Page Role Matters

Having "access" to a Facebook Page isn't a simple yes or no. The platform uses a system of roles to give different people different levels of permission. This is incredibly important for both security and efficiency. You wouldn't give the keys to your entire company to every single employee, and the same principle applies here. The analyst who checks your performance metrics doesn't need the ability to delete the Page, and the community manager answering comments doesn't necessarily need access to your ad account's billing information.

Understanding these roles allows you to run a team smoothly. It ensures that freelancers, agencies, or junior team members can do their jobs without accidentally changing a critical setting or gaining access to sensitive information. For solopreneurs, it's about making sure you have full control - the highest level of permission - so you can connect third-party apps, run advertising campaigns, and have the final say on everything related to your Page. Before you can strategize your next campaign or schedule your content, you first need to be sure you have the correct level of access.

How to Check Your Facebook Page Role: A Step-by-Step Guide

Finding your role is a quick process, whether you're on a computer or your phone. Facebook's "New Pages Experience" changed where these settings live, so follow the steps below to find what you're looking for.

On a Desktop Computer

Using Facebook on a laptop or desktop gives you the clearest view of all your Page settings. Here’s how to check your role:

1. Switch to Your Page: Go to Facebook.com. Click on your profile picture in the top-right corner, then select the Page you want to check. This will switch you from your personal profile to "acting" as the Page.
2. Go to Settings: Once you're on your Page, click your Page's profile picture in the top-right again. A dropdown menu will appear. Click on Settings &, Privacy, and then click Settings.
3. Navigate to the New Pages Experience: On the left-hand menu, click on New Pages Experience. This section contains all the new management tools, including role assignments.
4. Select "Page Access": Within the "New Pages Experience" options, click on Page Access.
5. Find Your Name: You'll now see a list of everyone with access to the Page. Find your own name and profile picture. It will clearly state what type of access you have, whether it’s full "Facebook access" (the equivalent of an Admin) or more limited "Task access."

On the Facebook Mobile App

If you're on the go, you can easily check your role from the Facebook app on your phone. The steps are slightly different, but the destination is the same.

1. Open the App and Switch Profiles: Launch the Facebook app. Tap on your profile picture and the three horizontal lines (the Menu icon) in the bottom-right corner. At the top of this screen, tap the dropdown arrow next to your name and select the Page you want to check.
2. Access Settings: Once you've switched to your Page profile, tap the Menu icon again. Scroll down and expand the Settings &, Privacy section, then tap on Settings.
3. Open Page Settings: In the Settings menu, tap on Page Settings at the very top, listed under your Page’s name.
4. Find Page Access: Scroll down the long list of Page settings until you find the "New Pages Experience" section. Tap on Page Access.
5. Review Your Role: Just like on the desktop version, this screen will display a list of all users with access. Find your name to see whether you have full Facebook access or specific task access.

Understanding Facebook Page Roles: What Can You Actually Do?

After navigating to the "Page Access" screen, you'll see users sorted into two main categories: "People with Facebook access" and "People with task access." It's essential to understand the difference, as it dictates exactly what you can and can't do on the Page.

People with Facebook Access (The Admins)

This is the highest level of permission you can have. If you have "Facebook access," you are what most people would consider a Page Admin. You have complete control over every aspect of the Page. People with full Facebook access can:

• Do everything everyone else can do (post content, send messages, respond to comments, run ads, and view insights).
• Manage all Page settings and information.
• Add or remove other people from the Page, including other Admins.
• Assign or change the access levels for every other person.
• Permanently delete the Page.

Because this role has so much power, you should only grant full Facebook access to people you trust completely, like business partners or high-level managers. Giving this level of control to just anyone is a major security risk.

People with Task Access (The Specialists)

Task access is designed for team members, freelancers, or agencies who only need to perform specific functions. It's a much safer and more efficient way to delegate work without handing over the keys to your entire digital storefront. When someone is given task access, the Admin can selectively grant permissions for specific areas:

• Content: Allows the user to create, manage, or delete posts, Stories, and other content. They can also go live and manage events.
• Messages: Lets the user send and respond to direct messages on behalf of the Page through Messenger.
• Community Activity: This permission lets someone review and respond to comments, dismiss invites, and remove unwanted content from your Page.
• Ads: Enables the user to create, manage, and delete ads for the Page. This is great for an advertising specialist or agency.
• Insights: Gives someone permission to view Page Performance, audience data, and ad insights. They can see what’s working, but they can't change any settings or post any content.

Granting specific task access is best practice for managing a growing team. It empowers people to do their jobs effectively while protecting the Page from accidental mistakes or malicious actions.

You're Not an Admin, But You Need to Be. Now What?

So you’ve checked your role and discovered you only have task access - or maybe no access at all - and it's getting in the way of your work. Don't worry, this is a common situation. Here's a clear plan to get the permissions you need.

1. Find Out Who a Current Admin Is

First, you need to identify who has the power to grant you access. Go back to the Page Access screen following the steps above. Look under the "People with Facebook access" section. Anyone on that list can grant you the Admin permissions you need. If the list is empty except for the business owner, that's your person.

2. Ask for Access the Right Way

Once you've identified an Admin, reach out to them directly. To make the process smooth, be specific about what you need and why you need it. Sending a vague "make me an admin" request can be off-putting.

Instead, try something like:

"Hi [Admin's Name], I'm trying to schedule our content for next month through our social media tool, but I can't connect the Page because I don't have Admin permissions. Could you please grant me Facebook access so I can get our scheduler up and running? Let me know if you need help on your end, all you'll have to do is go to 'Page Access,' click 'Add New,' and find my profile."

This approach explains the problem, presents the solution, and even makes it easy for them to say yes by showing them it's a simple fix. In most cases, this is all it takes.

3. The Worst-Case Scenario: The Only Admin is Gone

Sometimes you run into a truly difficult situation: the only person with full Admin access has left the company, forgotten their password, or is otherwise unreachable. This turns into a page ownership dispute, and resolving it can be slow.

Your best bet is to go through Facebook's Business Help Center. Be prepared to provide documentation that proves you are the rightful owner or official representative of the business. This might include:

• A copy of a valid government-issued ID.
• A signed statement detailing your relationship with the Page.
• Business documents, like a business license, articles of incorporation, or utility bills.

This process is not quick, so it’s always better to ensure that multiple trusted individuals have full Admin access to a Page to prevent lockouts like this from happening.

Final Thoughts

Confirming your role on a Facebook Page is a quick task you can do right from your settings. Knowing whether you have full Facebook access or specific task access is foundational to managing your page effectively and securely. It clears up confusion and lets you focus on what really matters: creating great content and engaging with your audience.

Once your Page access is sorted, making the most of it is the next step. Managing multiple pages and platforms can feel like a constant juggle, switching between tabs to post content, reply to comments, and check your analytics. It's why we built Postbase, a social media tool designed for the way people work today. We provide a single, clean calendar to plan your content, a unified inbox for all your messages, and analytics that actually make sense, letting you get back to building your brand instead of fighting your tools.