How to Transfer Admin Rights on a Facebook Page

Handing over the admin rights to a Facebook Page feels like a huge step, whether you're bringing on a new social media manager, selling your business, or adding a partner to your team. Making sure you transfer control correctly is essential for a smooth and secure transition. This guide will walk you through every step of the process, explain what each Page role actually means, and help you troubleshoot any snags along the way.

Understanding Facebook Page Roles: More Than Just Admin

Before you give someone "full control" of your Facebook Page, it's good to know the different levels of access you can grant. Not everyone on your team needs the master keys. Giving people the appropriate permissions for their job minimizes risk and keeps your Page secure. Meta has streamlined these significantly with the "New Pages Experience," essentially boiling them down to a few key tiers.

Full Control (Admin)

This is the highest level of permission. Someone with full control - the classic "Admin" - can do literally everything. This includes:

• Managing all settings, including deleting the page.
• Adding or removing other people from the page, including other admins.
• Posting content, creating ads, responding to comments and messages.
• Viewing all performance insights.
• Managing linked accounts like Instagram.

Only give Full Control to people you trust completely, like a business co-owner or a top-level manager.

Partial Access (Editor, Moderator, Advertiser)

Facebook now groups many permissions under "task access," which allows you to grant specific capabilities without handing over the entire Page. This is perfect for team members, agencies, or freelancers.

• Content Access: This is for your content creators and social media managers. They can create, manage, or delete posts, Stories, and more. They can also view insights.
• Messages & Community Activity Access: Ideal for community managers. This role lets users respond to comments, moderate content, and send messages as the Page.
• Ads Access: For your marketing team or ad agency. They can create, manage, and delete ads for the Page.
• Insights Access: Perfect for analysts or stakeholders who need to see how the Page is performing but don't need to post or interact.

By using task access, you can give your team exactly what they need to do their jobs without exposing sensitive settings or giving them the power to accidentally remove you from your own Page.

How to Add a New Admin to Your Facebook Page (Step-by-Step)

The process of adding a new admin is done through Meta's interface, which you can access from your desktop or mobile device. The steps are slightly different for each.

From Your Desktop (Using Meta Business Suite or Facebook)

Most pages now use the New Pages Experience, which integrates management into the main Facebook interface or Meta Business Suite. The steps are simple and straightforward.

1. Switch to Your Page's Profile: Open Facebook and click on your profile picture in the top-right corner. In the dropdown menu, select "See all profiles" and choose the Page you want to manage. Your interface will switch, and you'll see the Page's logo as your profile icon.
2. Navigate to "Page Access": Once you're managing as the Page, click your Page's profile picture again in the top-right. From the menu, go to Settings & Privacy &rarr, Settings. In the left-hand sidebar, click on New Pages Experience, and then select Page Access.
3. Invite a New Admin: You'll see a section called "People with Facebook access." Click the Add New button. A pop-up will explain what page access means. Click "Next."
4. Find and Select the Person: In the search bar, type the name or email address of the person you want to add. It’s easiest to find them if you're already Facebook friends or search using the email they use for their Facebook account. Select the correct person from the list that appears.
5. Grant Full Control: You'll be presented with a screen that asks you to "Review and Confirm Access." This is the most important step. To make someone a full Admin, you must toggle on the option that says "Allow this person to have full control." Facebook will clearly state this gives them all permissions, including the ability to remove you.
6. Confirm with Your Password: Click the Give Access button. For security, Facebook will ask you to re-enter your personal password to confirm the action. Once you do, the invitation is sent.

The person you invited will receive a notification. They have 30 days to accept the invitation to become an Admin. The change won't take effect until they accept.

From Your Mobile Device (Using the Facebook App)

Adding an admin from your phone is just as easy and follows a similar path.

1. Switch to Your Page's Profile: Open the Facebook app. Tap the hamburger menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the bottom-right corner. At the top of the menu, tap the dropdown arrow next to your name and select the Page you want to manage.
2. Access Page Settings: Once you're viewing as your Page, tap the hamburger menu again. From here, scroll down and go to Settings & Privacy &rarr, Settings.
3. Open Page Access: On the Settings screen, tap Page Settings. Scroll down through the options until you see Page Access and tap on it.
4. Start the Invitation: Just like on desktop, you'll see "People with Facebook access." Tap the Add New button next to it and then tap "Next."
5. Search and Select: Type the person's name or email address into the search bar and select them from the results.
6. Assign Full Control: On the "Assign Access" screen, find the toggle for "Allow this person to have full control" and turn it on. The app will warn you about what this permission means.
7. Confirm and Send: Tap Give Access and enter your Facebook password to finalize the invitation. The user will be notified and can accept their new Admin role.

Before You Hand Over the Keys: A Quick Checklist

Transferring admin rights is a big move. Running through this short checklist before you hit "confirm" can save you from major headaches down the road.

• Verify the Profile Twice: You'd be surprised how many fake or lookalike profiles exist. Before you send the invitation, double-check that you're granting access to the correct person. Go to their actual profile to be sure.
• Give Your New Admin a Heads-Up: Let the person know you've sent the invitation. Facebook notifications can get buried, so a quick message ensures they see it and can accept right away.
• Understand the 7-Day Security Rule: As a security measure, a brand new Admin cannot remove any other Admins (including you) for 7 days after being added. This gives you a buffer in case you've made a mistake or need to reverse the action.
• Plan for Multiple Admins: For any business page, it's smart to have at least two trusted Admins. If one person ever gets locked out of their personal Facebook account (it happens!), the other can still access and manage the Page. Without a second admin, you could lose control of your Page forever.
• How to Remove Yourself (If Necessary): If you are completely handing over the reins, you'll want to remove yourself last. Once the new Admin has accepted their role, you can go back to the "Page Access" screen, click the three-dots icon next to your own name, and select "Remove From Page."

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

Things don't always go perfectly. If you run into a problem, it's usually for one of these common reasons.

The Person I Want to Add Isn't Showing Up

This is easily the most common issue. The fix is usually simple:

• Try searching by the email address associated with their Facebook account instead of their name.
• Temporarily become Facebook friends with them. This nearly always makes their profile appear in the search.
• Make sure they have "liked" or "followed" your Page. While not always necessary, it can help Facebook's system connect the dots.

The Invitation Was Never Received

If the user says they never got the notification, ask them to check their email for an alert from Facebook. They can also manually check for the invitation by going to their Page settings. If all else fails, you can go back to the "Page Access" screen, find their pending invitation, and resend it.

My Page is Managed by Meta Business Portfolio (Business Manager)

If your Page is connected to a "Business Portfolio" (formerly called Business Manager), the aforementioned process may not work. For asset security, roles for Pages owned by a business portfolio must be managed within the portfolio itself. To do this, you would go to business.facebook.com, navigate to "Business Settings" > "People", and add the person to your business first. Then you'd go to "Accounts" > "Pages", select your page, and assign them access from there. This setup provides a much more robust level of security for businesses with multiple assets and team members.

Final Thoughts

Learning how to transfer admin rights on a Facebook Page is a skill every page owner or manager should have. It might seem technical, but it’s a straightforward process once you understand the different roles available and where the settings are located. Taking care to follow the steps and security best practices ensures your business assets remain safe and in the right hands.

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