How to Remove an Admin from a Facebook Page

Removing someone as an admin from your Facebook Page should be a straightforward task, but sometimes the hidden menus and changing layouts can make it tricky. Whether an employee has left your company, a contractor's project is complete, or you're ready to take the reins yourself, knowing how to securely manage your Page access is essential. This guide will walk you through every step of removing an admin, understanding the different roles, and implementing best practices to protect your company's online presence.

Why You Might Need to Remove a Facebook Page Admin

Managing who has administrative access to your Facebook Page is a critical part of your business's digital security. While you hopefully trust everyone on your team, situations change. Here are a few common scenarios where you'll need to remove an admin:

• Employee Offboarding: When an employee leaves your company, removing their access to social media accounts should be part of their exit process. It prevents unauthorized posts and protects sensitive business information.
• Ending a Contract with a Freelancer or Agency: Social media managers, marketing agencies, and freelance content creators often require admin access to do their jobs. Once the contract ends, their access should be revoked to maintain control of your account.
• Shifting Responsibilities: As your team grows or roles change, the person who once managed your Facebook Page may no longer need high-level access. You might change their role to a less powerful one or remove them entirely from the Page.
• Personal Disagreements or Security Concerns: In less fortunate situations, like a falling out with a business partner or concerns about a team member's behavior, promptly removing their admin access is essential to safeguard your brand's reputation.

Before You Begin: Understanding Facebook Page Roles

Before you click that "Remove" button, it’s helpful to understand what you're actually changing. You can't properly manage your Page without knowing the difference between an Admin and an Editor. Facebook's "New Pages Experience" has simplified this a bit, focusing on "Facebook access" and "Task access," but the core principles remain.

Here's a quick breakdown of what different roles can do:

People with Facebook Access (The Most Powerful Roles)

This is the modern equivalent of traditional Page Roles. When you grant someone "Facebook access," they can switch into the Page and manage it directly on Facebook or via tools like Meta Business Suite.

• Admin (Full Control): This is the highest level of access. An Admin can manage all aspects, including content, messages, community activity, ads, and insights. Most importantly, an Admin is the only role that can add or remove other people with Facebook access, including other Admins. They can also delete the Page entirely. Only trusted individuals should be given this role.

People with Task Access

Task access is more limited. People with this permission manage the Page using tools like Meta Business Suite or Creator Studio but cannot switch into the Page directly on Facebook. This is ideal for specialists who only need access to specific functions.

• Content: Can create, manage, and delete posts, Stories, and more.
• Messages: Can send messages as the Page and manage comments.
• Community Activity: Can respond to and delete comments and manage reported content.
• Ads: Can create, manage, and delete advertisements.
• Insights: Can view Page performance data and audience insights.

The key point is that you must have Admin access (Full Control) on the Page yourself to remove another Admin. If your access is limited, the option to remove them will be unavailable.

How to Remove an Admin from a Facebook Page (Step-by-Step Guide)

Facebook's interface may differ slightly between desktop and mobile, but the process remains essentially the same. We'll cover both, starting with the easiest method on a computer.

On a Desktop Computer:

Using a web browser on your laptop or desktop provides the clearest view of your Page settings. Here's how:

1. Log in to Facebook and switch to your Page: Navigate to Facebook. In the top-right corner, click your profile picture, then select "See all profiles." Choose the Page you want to manage.
2. Access your Page's professional dashboard: Once viewing as your Page, click your Page's profile picture in the top-right corner again. From the dropdown menu, click "Settings &, privacy," then select "Settings."
3. Navigate to Page Access: In the left-hand menu of the Settings screen, click on "New Pages Experience." Then, select "Page Access."
4. Find and remove the Admin: On the "Page Access" screen, you'll see a list titled "People with Facebook access." Locate the person you want to remove. To the far right of their name, click the three horizontal dots (...) to open a menu.
5. Select 'Remove Access': From the menu, click the "Remove access." A confirmation pop-up will appear.
6. Confirm your action: Facebook may prompt you to re-enter your password to verify your identity. Enter your password and click "Confirm."

That’s it! The person will be immediately removed as an admin and lose their access to the Page. Facebook does not notify them about the removal.

On the Facebook Mobile App:

If you're on the move, you can also manage Page roles directly from your phone. The steps are similar.

1. Open the Facebook app and switch to your Page profile: Tap the menu icon (your profile picture and three horizontal lines) in the bottom-right corner. Tap the dropdown at the top with your name, then select the Page you wish to manage.
2. Go to Settings: Tap the menu icon again in the bottom-right. Scroll down and tap "Settings &, privacy," then tap "Settings."
3. Access Page Settings: In Settings, tap "Page Settings." Scroll down on the next screen until you find "New Pages Experience" and tap "Page Access."
4. Find and remove the person: You'll see the list of "People with Facebook access." Locate the person you want to remove and tap the three dots (...) next to their name.
5. Confirm removal: Tap "Remove access." You will be prompted to enter your Facebook password for verification. Enter it and tap "Confirm."

Like on desktop, the user will be instantly removed without notification.

Troubleshooting: Common Issues When Removing an Admin

Sometimes things don't go as planned. Here are common issues and solutions:

• The "Remove access" button is grayed out or missing.
  This typically means you lack Full Control (Admin access) yourself. Only an Admin can remove another Admin. You’ll need to ask someone with Full Control to do it for you.
• Trying to remove the page creator.
  Facebook has specific, and sometimes confusing, rules about Page creators. In some cases, especially on older pages or pages linked to a Business Manager, removing the original creator may not be possible unless they remove themselves first. If they are inaccessible, you may need to contact Facebook support, which can be a challenging process.
• You are the only Admin and want to remove yourself.
  You cannot remove yourself if you are the last Admin. You must first assign Full Control to another person before leaving the page. This prevents the page from being "orphaned." If they are no longer accessible, you may need to contact Facebook support, which can be a challenging process.

Best Practices for Managing Your Page Admins

Being proactive about page management helps prevent issues later. Here are some best practices:

1. Always Have at Least Two Admins: Ensure at least two trusted individuals (like co-founders or senior leaders) have full Admin access. This provides a fallback. If one person loses access to their personal account, the other can manage the Page and restore access.
2. Follow the Principle of Least Privilege: Don’t give everyone Admin access by default. If someone only needs to schedule posts or respond to comments, assign Task Access for content or community management. This limits risk from accidental or malicious actions.
3. Conduct Regular Audits: Review your Page access permissions quarterly. Verify if everyone still works for your company and whether their permissions are appropriate. Remove those who no longer need access.
4. Use Meta Business Suite for Teams: Managing a Page with multiple team members or external agencies? Use Meta Business Suite (formerly Business Manager). It provides tools to assign permissions precisely without becoming friends with contractors, and managing assets like Ad Accounts and Instagram profiles is easier. Removing a person from Business Suite revokes all asset access at once.

Final Thoughts

Managing access to your Facebook Page is key to safeguarding your digital assets. Understanding roles and following the proper steps to remove an Admin helps ensure your Page stays under the right control.

Beyond access management, effective social media teamwork involves clear workflows and tools that prevent chaos. While managing page roles is one part, structuring your content, scheduling, and engagement strategies are also vital. To assist with this, we built a simple, modern social media management tool. With Postbase, you get a visual content calendar, a unified inbox for comments and DMs, and reliable scheduling supporting all your video formats. No disconnected accounts, no confusing interfaces - just one trusted platform for your social media team.