How to See Who Has Admin Access on Facebook

Knowing exactly who has access to your Facebook Page is one of the most fundamental parts of managing your brand's security. This guide cuts straight to the chase, showing you how to see who has admin rights, what the different roles actually mean, and how to manage them effectively to keep your page safe and running smoothly.

Why Page Roles Are So Important for Your Business

Think of your Facebook Page as a digital storefront. You wouldn't hand out keys to just anyone, and the same principle applies here. When your team grows or changes, it's easy to lose track of who has what level of permissions. An ex-employee might still have full admin control, a new partner agency might not have the access they need to run ads, or a junior team member could have more power than necessary, creating potential risks.

Properly managing your Page roles isn't just about security - it's about effective collaboration. By assigning the right level of access to each person, you create a clear workflow, avoid accidental mistakes (like someone deleting a critical post), and empower your team to do their jobs without giving away control of the entire account. A quick audit can prevent major headaches down the road and forms the bedrock of a solid social media strategy.

Understanding the Different Facebook Page Roles

Before checking who has access, it's helpful to know what the different Page roles can actually do. Facebook has shifted from "Classic Pages" to the "New Pages Experience," so the terminology can differ slightly. We'll cover both so you're prepared for whichever version you're using. The core idea remains the same: grant people only the permissions they need to do their job.

The Main Roles in the New Pages Experience

If your page has been updated, you'll see a simplified system that splits access into two main categories: Facebook Access and Task Access.

1. People with Facebook Access (Full Control)
This is the highest level of permission, essentially replacing the old "Admin" role. Someone with Facebook Access can do everything, including:

• Switch into the Page profile and manage it directly on Facebook.
• Create, manage, or delete any content (posts, Stories, Reels).
• Send messages, respond to comments, and manage all community activity.
• Create and manage ads.
• View all Page insights and performance data.
• Most importantly: Add or remove other people with Facebook access and manage all page permissions.

Who Should Have This? Business owners and one other highly trusted individual (like a director of marketing). Limit this role as much as possible.

2. People with Task Access (Partial Control)
This role allows you to grant specific permissions without giving away full control of the Page. It’s perfect for team members, agencies, or freelancers. You can give them access to manage:

• Content: Can create, manage, or delete posts, Stories, and other content.
• Messages & Community Activity: Can send messages and respond to or delete comments.
• Ads: Can create, manage, and delete ads for the Page.
• Insights: Can view all performance data and insights.

You can mix and match these permissions. For example, a community manager might get access to "Messages & Community Activity" but not "Content" or "Ads."

Who Should Have This? Social media managers, content creators, community managers, ad specialists, and partner agencies.

The Roles for Classic Pages

If you're still using a Classic Page, the roles are a bit more granular:

• Admin: The top role. Same as "Facebook Access" above. They can do everything, including deleting the page and managing other roles.
• Editor: A powerful role for content leads. They can post, edit the page, send messages, create ads, and view insights. The only thing they can't do is manage page roles and settings.
• Moderator: The community lifeguard. They can respond to and delete comments, ban users, send messages, create ads, and view insights. They cannot create original content on the page.
• Advertiser: A focused role for ad campaigns. They can only create ads and view insights. That’s it. They can't post organically or comment as the Page.
• Analyst: A view-only role. Analysts can view page insights and see who published what, but they can't change, post, or manage anything. Perfect for stakeholders who just need to check in on performance.

How to See Who Has Admin Access on Facebook (Step-by-Step)

Finding the list of people with access to your page is straightforward once you know where to look. The steps vary slightly depending on whether you're using the New Pages Experience or a Classic Page.

Method 1: For the New Pages Experience

This is becoming the standard for most pages. If you manage your page by "switching" into its profile, this is you.

1. Log into your personal Facebook profile and switch to the Page you want to manage. You can do this by clicking your profile picture at the top right and selecting See all profiles, then choosing your Page.
2. Once you’re acting as the Page, click your Page’s profile picture in the top-right corner again.
3. From the dropdown menu, select Settings & privacy, then click on Settings.
4. In the left-hand menu, click on New Pages Experience.
5. Under this section, select Page Access.

Here, you'll see a clear breakdown. The "People with Facebook access" list shows you everyone who has full Admin control. The "People with task access" list shows everyone with specific, limited permissions. You can click the three dots next to a person’s name to see exactly what tasks they're able to perform.

Method 2: For Classic Facebook Pages

If your page settings appear in a long list on the left-hand side and you don't "switch profiles" to manage it, you likely have a classic page.

1. Go to your Facebook Page from your personal account.
2. In the left-hand menu, scroll down and click on Settings at the very bottom.
3. On the next screen, find and click on Page Roles in the menu on the left.

This screen, titled "Existing Page Roles," will show you a list of every single person who has been granted a role on your Page, along with their specific role (Admin, Editor, Moderator, etc.). The Admins will be listed at the top.

Best Practices for Managing Your Facebook Page Roles

Just seeing who has access isn't enough. Proactive management is how you protect your brand and maintain an efficient workflow. Follow these simple rules to keep your page locked down and running well.

1. Conduct Regular Audits

Set a calendar reminder to review your Page roles every quarter, or at the very least, twice a year. People come and go from companies, and roles change. When someone leaves your team, removing their access should be part of their offboarding process, but a regular audit catches anyone who slips through the cracks.

2. Follow the Principle of Least Privilege

This is a core security concept that's incredibly valuable for social media management. It means you should only grant people the absolute minimum level of access they need to perform their job duties. Your content creator doesn't need to be an Admin, an Editor or Task Access for content is enough. Your ad agency partner probably doesn't need to be an Editor, an Advertiser role or Task Access for Ads is sufficient. This dramatically lowers the risk of accidental errors or malicious actions.

3. Maintain at Least Two Admins

Never have just one Admin on your page. If that person loses access to their Facebook account for any reason (gets hacked, forgets their password, or abruptly leaves the company), you could be permanently locked out of your own business page. The business owner and another trusted senior leader should both have Admin access as a safeguard.

4. Properly Onboard and Offboard Team Members

When you grant someone access to your page, make sure they understand your brand's voice, posting guidelines, and community management policies. They are representing your brand. Conversely, when someone's role ends, make removing their Page access an immediate priority. The longer old accounts linger, the greater your security risk.

5. Be Cautious with Third-Party Apps and Agencies

When giving access to an agency or a freelancer, ask them what level of permission they actually need. An experienced and trustworthy partner will rarely ask for full Admin access unless they're responsible for managing the permissions themselves. Typically, Editor or specific Task Access is all that's required. If possible, manage their access through Facebook Business Suite (Meta Business Suite), which offers an extra layer of security and control.

Final Thoughts

Taking a few minutes to check who has access to your Facebook Page, understanding their roles, and tidying up the list is one of the highest-impact bits of maintenance you can do. It protects your brand's security, prevents costly mistakes, and ensures everyone on your team has exactly the permissions they need to contribute effectively.

Managing different team roles is just one part of a smooth social media workflow. After you set the right permissions, the next step is having tools that help your team work together efficiently. We built Postbase to solve this very problem, offering simple visual calendars for planning content and a unified engagement inbox where your whole team can collaborate on responding to comments and messages without confusion. It brings clarity to your process and helps everyone stay productive.