How to Make Someone an Admin on a Facebook Group

Giving someone admin powers in your Facebook Group is a major step, and it's important to get it right. Whether you're growing a community and need help or you're ready to hand over the reins, promoting a member to an admin role gives them significant control. This guide walks you through the exact steps for both desktop and mobile, clarifies the differences between admins and moderators, and offers advice on picking the right person for the job.

Why Roles Matter: Admin vs. Moderator

Before you click that "Make Admin" button, it's essential to understand that not all group leadership roles are created equal. Facebook offers two main levels of authority: Admin and Moderator. Picking the correct one depends entirely on the level of trust you have in the person and the tasks you need them to handle.

What Can an Admin Do?

An Admin holds the ultimate power within a group. Think of them as a co-owner. Giving someone this role is a significant gesture of trust because they can do everything you can do, and in some cases, they can even remove you. An Admin's power is absolute.

• Full Settings Control: They can change the group's name, cover photo, privacy settings, description, and rules.
• Manage All Members and Roles: An Admin can appoint other admins, promote members to moderators, remove moderators, and kick out or ban any member - including other admins.
• Content and Membership Authority: They can approve or deny membership requests, manage pending posts, remove posts and comments, and turn on features like post approval.
• Access to Group Insights: They can view all the group's analytics, which provides data on growth, engagement, and top-performing content.
• Represent the Group: They can post, comment, and interact as the Group itself, similar to how one might manage a Facebook Page.

Granting admin status should be reserved for individuals you trust completely, like a business partner or a long-time community manager who has proven their dedication and judgment.

What Can a Moderator Do?

A Moderator is more like a trusted community helper or a bouncer at a club. They have enough power to manage the day-to-day happenings and keep the peace, but they can't make foundational changes to the group's structure or leadership.

• Day-to-Day Management: Moderators can approve or deny membership requests and review or approve pending posts from members.
• Content Control: They can delete posts and comments that violate the group's rules.
• Member Management (Limited): A moderator can remove a member from the group or put them in a temporary mute, but they cannot appoint new admins or moderators.
• Enforce the Rules: Their primary function is to enforce community guidelines, making sure conversations stay on track and respectful.

The moderator role is perfect for enthusiastic and helpful members who want to take on more responsibility. It allows them to help you manage the community without giving them the keys to the entire kingdom.

How to Make Someone an Admin on Desktop: A Step-by-Step Guide

Making a member an admin from your computer is a straightforward process. Just follow these simple steps:

1. Navigate to Your Group: Go to Facebook and select your group from the left-hand menu under "Groups."
2. Open the Members List: On your group's main page, click the "Members" tab located just below the cover photo.
3. Find the Person: You can scroll through the member list or, if your group is large, use the search bar on the right side of the Members page to find the specific person you want to promote.
4. Access the Member Menu: Once you find them, click the three dots (...) to the right of their name. This will open a dropdown menu of available actions.
5. Select "Make Admin": From the menu, choose the "Make Admin" option. You'll also see "Make Moderator" here if you decide that role is a better fit.
6. Read and Confirm: Facebook will display a confirmation pop-up that summarizes the powers you're about to grant. Take a moment to read this carefully to fully understand what the new admin will be able to do. If you're ready to proceed, click "Send Invite."
7. Wait for Acceptance: The process isn't final yet! The member will receive a notification inviting them to become an admin. They must accept this invitation before their role and permissions are officially updated. Until they accept, the invite will show as pending in your "Admin and Moderator" section.

How to Make Someone an Admin on the Facebook Mobile App

Promoting someone using your phone is just as easy. The interface is slightly different, but the logic is the same.

1. Go to Your Group: Open the Facebook app, tap the menu (three lines), select "Groups," and then tap on your group.
2. Access Group Settings: In the top right corner of your group's main page, tap the shield icon or your profile picture circle that represents the "Manage" or settings area.
3. Find the Members List: Scroll down through the admin tools menu and tap on "Members."
4. Locate the Member: Scroll through your list of members to find the person, or tap the magnifying glass icon to search for their name directly.
5. Open Their Options: Once you find the member, tap the three dots (...) next to their name to open the action menu.
6. Tap "Make Admin": From the options that pop up from the bottom of the screen, tap "Make Admin."
7. Confirm the Invitation: Just like on desktop, a confirmation screen will appear outlining the privileges of an admin. Read it over, and if you're sure, tap "Send Invite." The member will then need to accept the notification on their end to finalize the change.

Beyond the Button: How to Choose the Right Person for the Job

Knowing how to make someone an admin is only half the battle. Knowing who to choose is even more important. Handing admin access to the wrong person can lead to chaos, brand damage, or even the loss of your group. Here are a few best practices to guide your decision.

Prioritize Trust and Reliability Above All Else

This cannot be overstated. An admin has the power to dismantle everything you've built. They can remove you, delete the group, or change its purpose entirely. Your ideal candidate is someone you know to be level-headed, responsible, and trustworthy. They should be someone who understands your community's mission and has consistently demonstrated good judgment. Never give admin rights to someone you don't know well or feel uncertain about, no matter how helpful they seem in the moment.

Assess Their Community Engagement

The best admins are often already acting like leaders. Look for members who are consistently positive, active, and helpful. Do they welcome new members? Do they answer questions knowledgeably? Do they gently guide conversations back on track when they start to veer off-topic? Someone who is already a natural caretaker of the community is an excellent candidate for an official leadership role.

Start with a Trial Run as a Moderator

If you're considering someone for an admin role but want to be absolutely certain, promote them to Moderator first. This is a fantastic, low-risk way to see them in action. It lets you evaluate how they handle conflict, how they apply the rules, and how well they work with the rest of your leadership team (if you have one). After a few weeks or months of solid performance as a moderator, you can feel much more confident about promoting them to a full admin.

You’ve Sent the Invite. Now What? Onboarding Your New Admin

Your work isn't done once the invitation is sent. Setting your new admin up for success is key to building a strong leadership team and a thriving community.

First, communicate directly. Don't let the Facebook notification be the first they hear of it. Have a conversation beforehand about why you've chosen them and what the role entails. Discuss your vision for the group and talk through your expectations for day-to-day management.

Next, provide them with some simple guidelines. Every group is different. Be clear about how you handle specific situations. For example, what's your policy on borderline content? Do you give members a warning before removing them? What topics are strictly off-limits? A quick chat or a shared document outlining these standards prevents future confusion and ensures everyone is enforcing the rules consistently.

Finally, if you have other admins or moderators, introduce the new person to the team. Create a private chat group (in Messenger or elsewhere) for your admin team to coordinate, ask questions, and support one another. A cohesive and communicative leadership team is the backbone of any healthy Facebook Group.

Final Thoughts

Making a member an admin is technically simple, but it's a decision with significant weight. By understanding the difference between roles, choosing your candidates wisely, and providing them with clear guidance, you can build a leadership team that helps your community grow and stay positive.

While you focus on building a strong admin team to manage conversations, you also need a steady stream of engaging content. We built Postbase because managing the creative side of social media - like planning your group posts alongside your Reels, public Facebook Page content, and TikToks - was a huge headache with older, clunky tools. Our visual content calendar simplifies everything, so you can schedule it all out in one place and spend more time leading your community instead of fighting with spreadsheets.