How to Remove Someone as an Admin on Facebook

Removing someone as an admin from your Facebook Page is a process you'll likely face as your business or brand evolves. Whether an employee is leaving, a freelance contract is ending, or roles are simply changing, managing page access is a standard part of social media governance. This guide will walk you through the exact steps for both the classic and new Facebook Page experiences, along with some best practices to ensure a smooth, professional transition.

Why (and When) to Remove a Facebook Page Admin

Revisiting who has access to your Facebook Page is a healthy, routine practice. You're not just deleting a user, you're updating your brand's security and operational structure. The reasons for removing an admin are almost always business-related and straightforward.

Common scenarios include:

• End of Employment: An employee who managed your social media is leaving the company. Removing their access on their final day is standard off-boarding procedure.
• Agency or Freelancer Transition: You've concluded a contract with a marketing agency or a freelance social media manager. Revoking their admin access is a necessary step to secure your page.
• Shifting Job Roles: A team member's responsibilities have changed, and they no longer require admin-level permissions for their new role. You might change their role to Editor or another level instead of removing them completely.
• Security Concerns: If you believe an account has been compromised or if there's a disagreement over page management, removing admin rights can be a protective measure.

Whatever the reason, the process should be handled professionally. This starts with understanding the different levels of access you can assign.

A Quick Refresher on Facebook Page Roles

Not everyone on your team needs the "keys to the kingdom." Facebook offers a tiered system of roles to give people just the amount of access they need to do their job. Only another Admin can remove or demote an Admin, making it the most powerful role.

The main roles are:

• Admin: Has full control. They can manage all page settings, assign roles, schedule and delete posts, run ads, view insights, and connect apps. They can also remove other admins.
• Editor: Can do everything an Admin can do except manage page settings and assign roles to other people. They can post content, send messages, run ads, and view insights.
• Moderator: Your community manager. They can respond to comments, remove comments, send messages, and ban people from the page, but they cannot create or publish content themselves.
• Advertiser: Can only create ads, view insights about ad performance, and see who published what on the page.
• Analyst: A view-only role. They can see page performance and insights but cannot make any changes or post anything.

Before removing an admin, consider if simply changing their role to a lower-permission level like "Editor" or "Analyst" would be more appropriate for their ongoing responsibilities.

Best Practice: Communicate Before You Click Remove

In most professional settings, removing someone's admin access shouldn't come as a surprise. A short, direct conversation or email beforehand prevents confusion, maintains a positive professional relationship, and aligns with a respectful off-boarding process. You don't need a lengthy explanation, just a clear and friendly heads-up.

A simple message could be:

"Hi [Name], as you transition out of your role with us, I'll be updating our Facebook Page permissions today as part of our standard security process. Thanks for all your work on the page!"

This simple act of communication frames the removal as a routine procedure rather than a personal action, which is valuable for maintaining your professional network and team morale.

How to Remove an Admin from the New Pages Experience (Desktop)

Facebook has been moving most Pages over to its "New Pages Experience," which works more like a personal profile. If this is you, the steps are a bit different from the classic layout. The key is to first "switch into" your Page's profile.

1. Switch to Your Page Profile: From your personal Facebook profile, click your profile picture in the top-right corner. In the menu that appears, click "See all profiles" and select the Page you want to manage. You are now acting as the Page.
2. Navigate to Settings: Once you're managing the Page, click its profile picture in the top-right corner again. From this dropdown menu, select Settings & privacy, and then click Settings.
3. Go to Page Access: On the left-hand navigation menu of the Settings screen, you'll see a list of options. Click on New Pages Experience. This will open the management section for Page roles. Sometimes this is labeled as Page Access directly.
4. Locate the Person to Remove: Under the "People with Facebook access" section, you will see a list of everyone with Admin or high-level access. Find the name of the person you need to remove.
5. Initiate the Removal: To the right of their name, click the three-dot icon (...) to open a list of actions.
6. Select "Remove access": From the small menu that appears, choose Remove access.
7. Confirm Your Password: Facebook will pop up a confirmation window to prevent accidental removals. You must enter your personal Facebook password here to verify that you have the authority to make this change. Once you've entered your password, click Confirm.

The user will be immediately removed and will receive a notification that they no longer have access to the Page.

How to Remove an Admin from a Classic Facebook Page (Desktop)

If you're still using the classic Page layout, the steps follow a more traditional path through the main Page settings.

1. Go to Your Page's Settings: Navigate to the Facebook Page you manage. On the left-hand menu, scroll down and click on Settings near the bottom.
2. Select "Page Roles": Within the Settings menu, you'll see another left-hand navigation list. Click on Page Roles. This is where you manage all user permissions.
3. Find the Admin: Scroll down to the "Existing Page Roles" section. You'll see a list of every person with access to your Page and their assigned role. Find the Admin you wish to remove.
4. Click "Edit" and then "Remove": Next to the person's name, there will be an Edit button. Click it. A new view will appear showing their profile picture and role with a Remove button at the bottom left. Click Remove.
5. Confirm the Removal: A confirmation pop-up will appear, asking if you're sure. Click Confirm.
6. Enter Your Password: As a final security measure, you'll need to re-enter your Facebook password to finalize the change. Click Submit.

The Admin will be removed from your Page right away.

Troubleshooting: "I Can't Remove an Admin!"

Sometimes you hit a snag. If the "Remove" button isn't working or seems to be missing, here are the most common reasons and their solutions.

1. You Are Not an Admin Yourself

The most common cause is that you don't have sufficient permissions. Only an Admin can remove another Admin. If you're an Editor, Moderator, or any other role, you won't see the option to remove an Admin.
The Fix: Contact another Admin on the Page and ask them to perform the removal.

2. You Are Trying to Remove the Last Remaining Admin

A Facebook Page must always have at least one Admin. If you are trying to remove the only Admin on the Page (even if it's yourself), Facebook will prevent this to avoid orphaning the Page.
The Fix: Assign a new Admin first. Once the new Admin has accepted their invitation, you can then proceed to remove the original Admin.

3. The Person is the Creator of the Business Account the Page Belongs To

If your Page is linked to a Meta Business Suite (formerly Business Manager), the person who created that Business Account may have ultimate control. You might need to remove them from the Business Account itself, not just the Page roles.
The Fix: Go to your Meta Business Suite, navigate to "Business Settings," then to "People." From there, select the person and remove their access to the Page asset or the entire Business Account.

4. A Temporary Glitch

Sometimes, Facebook is just being... a little buggy.
The Fix: Try the simple things first. Refresh the page. Clear your browser's cache and cookies. Try using a different web browser or switch to an incognito window. Often, these small tech hiccups can be resolved with one of these steps.

What Happens Next? A Post-Removal Checklist

Once you've successfully removed the admin, it's good practice to do a quick security sweep to ensure everything is tidy.

• Review Remaining Roles: Take a moment to review the list of remaining people with access to your page. Is everyone still in the correct role? Does anyone else need to be removed or have their permissions changed?
• Conduct a Security Audit: If the removal was related to security, consider changing the password on your own admin account. Scan the page for any unauthorized posts or changes that may have occurred before you were able to regain full control.
• Secure Linked Apps: Check the "Apps and Integrations" section in your page settings to see what third-party tools are connected. Remove any apps that were added by the former Admin if they are no longer needed.

Final Thoughts

Managing who has administrative access to your Facebook page is a key part of responsible social media management. Keeping your list of admins lean and up-to-date protects your brand's security, ensures accountability, and streamlines your workflow so that only the right people have the necessary permissions.

Coordinating those permissions is just one piece of team management. As our team at Postbase built our platform, we focused on making real-world collaboration easier, like having one visual calendar to plan campaigns together or a single inbox where everyone can see customer comments and DMs without a single message getting lost. Delegating work gets a lot more efficient when you have a tool designed around clean workflows and team visibility, ensuring everyone stays in sync without complicated admin settings.