How to Remove Myself from a Facebook Business Page

Ready to step away from a Facebook Business Page? Whether you’ve changed jobs, finished a project, or are simply cleaning up your profile, removing yourself is straightforward once you know where to look. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for detaching your personal profile from a business page on both desktop and mobile, so you can make a clean and confident exit.

First, Understand Your Role and Responsibilities

Before you remove yourself, it’s helpful to know what level of access you have. Facebook (now Meta) has simplified page roles, but they generally fall into two main categories within the Meta Business Suite or the page itself:

• Full Control (Admin): This is the highest level of access. Admins can manage all aspects of the page, including adding or removing other people, changing page settings, and even deleting the page. If you are an Admin, you hold the keys to the kingdom.
• Partial Access (Editor, Moderator, etc.): People with partial access can perform specific tasks like creating posts, running ads, responding to messages, or viewing insights. They cannot, however, remove an Admin or another person with full control.

Knowing your role is important for two reasons. First, if you're not an Admin, the process is simple - you click a button and you're gone. Second, if you are an Admin (especially the only Admin), you have a responsibility to ensure a smooth transition before you leave. We’ll cover that special case in just a moment.

Before You Click “Remove”: A Quick Checklist

Walking away from a business page isn’t just a technical step, it’s a professional handoff. A few minutes of preparation can save your former colleagues from major headaches down the road. Before you initiate the removal process, run through this quick checklist.

1. Is There Another Admin?

This is the most critical check. A Facebook Business Page should always have at least two people with full admin control. Why? If the sole admin’s account gets hacked, disabled, or they unexpectedly leave, the page becomes an orphan. No one will be able to access financial information, manage permissions, or fix major issues.

Actionable Step: Go to the Page’s settings and check the list of people with access. If you are the only one with “Full Control,” you must add and assign full admin access to another trusted person before you remove yourself. Don't leave the page stranded.

2. Have You Communicated Your Departure?

Don't just disappear. Let the business owner or your team know you are about to remove your access. This is a common courtesy that avoids confusion (“Hey, where did Sarah go?”) and confirms that they have everything they need to take over. A simple email or message is all it takes.

3. Document and Hand Over Key Information

While most page activities are managed through the dashboard, you might have specific knowledge that needs to be transferred. Consider things like:

• Content calendars or drafts stored outside of Facebook.
• Logins to third-party tools connected to the page (like a scheduling app or design software).
• Active ad campaign strategies or performance notes.
• The process for responding to common customer service inquiries.

A short handover document or a quick meeting can set the team up for success after you're gone.

How to Remove Yourself from a Facebook Page (Desktop Guide)

Facebook’s interface frequently updates, but the core process for removing yourself has remained fairly consistent. This guide walks you through the current Meta Business Suite workflow, which is now the standard for managing pages.

Step 1: Switch to Managing the Page
On your Facebook homepage, click your profile picture in the top-right corner. In the dropdown menu, select "See all profiles" and choose the business page you wish to leave. Your interface will now switch from your personal profile to the page management view.

Step 2: Access Page Settings
Once you are managing the page, look at the left-hand navigation menu. Click on "Settings."

Step 3: Navigate to "New Pages Experience"
Inside the Settings menu, you'll see several options. Click on "New Pages Experience" on the left side. This is where you will find the controls for page access and roles.

Step 4: Find Your Name in "Page Access"
You will now see a list of everyone who has access to the page. Find your name in the list. To the right of your name, you should see three horizontal dots (...). Click these dots to open a menu of options.

Step 5: Select "Remove Access"
From the dropdown menu, click "Remove Access." Facebook will want to make sure you’re serious about this and that it’s actually you making the change.

Step 6: Confirm with Your Password
A confirmation box will appear, warning you that this action is permanent. You'll need to enter your personal Facebook profile password to verify your identity and finalize the removal. After entering your password, click "Confirm."

And that’s it! You've successfully been removed from the page. You will no longer receive notifications, see it in your list of managed pages, or have any ability to post or manage it.

How to Remove Yourself from a Facebook Page (Mobile Guide)

Leaving a page from your phone is just as easy, though the menus look a little different. Follow these steps using the Facebook mobile app.

Step 1: Switch to Your Page Profile
Open the Facebook app and tap your profile picture in the bottom-right (iPhone) or top-right (Android) corner to open the menu. At the top of the menu, you'll see your current profile. Tap the dropdown arrow or the profiles icon next to your name and select the business page you want to remove yourself from.

Step 2: Go to the Professional Dashboard or Settings
Once you're on the page's feed, tap your page's profile picture again in the corner to access its menu. From here, you can either go to the "Professional Dashboard" or scroll down and tap "Settings & Privacy," then "Settings." Both paths lead to the same place.

Step 3: Access "Page Settings"
If you tapped "Settings & Privacy" then "Settings," you'll see an option for "Page Settings." Tap it. If you went to the Professional Dashboard, scroll down and look for a "Page Access" shortcut under "Your Tools."

Step 4: Navigate to "Page Access"
Inside Page Settings (or directly from the dashboard), tap on "Page Access." This screen will show everyone with access to the page.

Step 5: Find Your Name and Select "Remove Access"
Find your name in the list. Tap the three-dot icon next to it. A menu will pop up from the bottom of the screen. Tap "Remove from page."

Step 6: Confirm with Your Password
Just like on a desktop, you'll need to enter your password to finalize the change. This protects the account from unauthorized changes. Type your password and tap "Remove."

You are now officially disconnected from the business page.

What if You’re the Only Admin on the Page?

We touched on this earlier, but it deserves its own section because it’s a situation that can genuinely cause panic. If you try to remove yourself when you're the last remaining Admin, Facebook will stop you. They won't allow a page to exist without an owner.

You have two options here:

1. Add a New Admin (The Recommended Path): Before you can leave, you must grant someone else full control. Simply go to Page Access (using the steps above) and click “Add New.” Invite a trusted team member and grant them “Full Control.” Once they accept the invitation, you can follow the steps to remove yourself. The page now has a new owner, and you can exit gracefully.
2. Delete the Page (The Last Resort): If the business is defunct, the page is no longer needed, and there is nobody to hand it off to, your only other option is to permanently delete the page. You can find this option in the Settings under "Page Information" or a similar category. Deletion is irreversible, so only do this if you are 100% certain the page is no longer needed by anyone.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Sometimes things don't go as planned. Here are solutions to a few common hangups.

• "I can't see the 'Remove Access' option."
  This usually happens if you're not an Admin and you're trying to remove someone else. If you're trying to remove yourself and don't see the option, double-check that you've correctly switched from your personal profile to "managing" the business page first.
• "The changes aren't saving."
  This is often a temporary browser glitch. Try clearing your browser cache and cookies, logging out and back in, or using a different web browser. On mobile, try closing and restarting the app.
• "I'm still getting notifications after removing myself."
  There can sometimes be a slight delay. If you still see notifications a couple of hours later, go to your personal account's notification settings and check if you can manually unfollow or turn off notifications for that page.

Final Thoughts

Removing yourself from a Facebook Business Page is a straightforward process designed to be permanent and secure. By understanding your role, completing a quick handoff checklist, and following the specific steps for your device, you can make a clean break with confidence.

These kinds of transitions are a routine part of managing social media, especially on teams. From our obsessive focus on simplifying marketing, we've learned just how important organization is during handoffs on any platform. We designed Postbase to make team collaboration effortless, allowing you to manage permissions and workflows across all your social channels - not just Facebook - from one sanity-saving dashboard.