You can transfer a Facebook page to another person through the page settings, but only if you have admin access and the person you're transferring to already has a Facebook account
Facebook lets you hand off a page you manage to someone else by making them an admin, then removing yourself. The process takes a few minutes and doesn't require Facebook's approval — you control it entirely from your page settings. The person receiving the page must have an active personal Facebook account, and they need to accept the admin role before you can step away completely.
The transfer works the same way whether you're stepping down from a business page, a community page, or a page you created years ago. Facebook doesn't distinguish between them in the transfer process. What matters is that you have admin rights and the other person has a Facebook profile.
Key Takeaways
- The person receiving the page must have an active personal Facebook account before you can make them an admin.
- You add them as an admin through Page Roles in your page settings, then remove your own admin access to complete the transfer.
- The new admin can change the page name, profile picture, and all settings once they have full control.
- If you're the only admin and you remove yourself without adding someone else first, you'll lose access permanently and won't be able to get it back.
Step-by-step process for transferring page admin rights
Start by opening your Facebook page and clicking Settings in the top right corner. From the left menu, select Page Roles. This is where you control who can manage the page and what level of access they have.
Click Add a New Page Role and type the name of the person you want to transfer the page to. Select their profile from the dropdown. Then choose their role from the menu — select Admin to give them full control. Click Add. Facebook will send them a notification that they've been added to the page.
The new admin must accept the role before you remove yourself. You can check whether they've accepted by going back to Page Roles and looking at their status. Once they show as an active admin, you can remove your own admin access by clicking the three dots next to your name and selecting Remove. At that point, the transfer is complete.
What access levels mean and when to use them
Facebook offers several role options when you add someone to manage your page. Admin is the highest level — they can change all page settings, post content, respond to messages, delete posts and comments, and add or remove other managers. Use this role only for people you trust completely, because they can change the page name, delete the entire page history, or lock you out.
Editor can post content, respond to messages, and manage comments, but cannot change page settings or add other people. Moderator can respond to messages and manage comments but cannot post. Analyst can view page insights and performance data but cannot make any changes. If you're not ready to hand over complete control, you might add someone as an Editor first to see how they manage the page before promoting them to Admin.
Preparing the page before you hand it over
Before you transfer the page, make sure the new owner knows what they're inheriting. Walk them through the page settings, show them how to access the message inbox, and explain any ongoing commitments like posting schedules or community guidelines you've been following.
read a copy of your page data if you want to keep records of past posts, photos, or insights. Go to Settings, then read Your Information, and select the page from the dropdown. Facebook will prepare a file you can save. This step is optional but useful if the page has years of history you want to preserve outside of Facebook.
If the page has a connected Instagram account, the new admin will inherit that connection too. Make sure they know how to manage both platforms, or disconnect Instagram first if you want to keep it separate.
What happens if you're the only admin and you leave
If you remove yourself as the only admin without adding someone else first, the page will be left without any admin. Facebook does not automatically assign a new one. You cannot regain access to the page after you remove yourself, and neither can anyone else unless Facebook restores it — which they rarely do.
Always add the new admin and confirm they've accepted the role before you remove yourself. If you've already removed yourself and realize no one else is an admin, contact Facebook through the Help Center, but understand that recovery is not may provide and may take weeks or not happen at all.
Transferring a page when the new owner doesn't have Facebook yet
The person you want to transfer the page to must have a personal Facebook account before you can add them as an admin. If they don't have one, they'll need to create it first. They can sign up at facebook.com using an email address or phone number.
Once their account is active and they've had it for a few days, you can add them as an admin through Page Roles. Facebook sometimes flags brand-new accounts as suspicious, so waiting a week before adding them reduces the chance of the role being rejected. After they're added and have accepted, you can remove your own access.
Transferring a business or brand page with multiple admins
If your page already has multiple admins, the transfer is simpler — you just remove yourself. The other admins keep their access and can continue managing the page. Go to Settings > Page Roles, find your name, click the three dots, and select Remove.
If you want one specific person to have full control, you can remove the other admins at the same time. Click the three dots next to each person's name and select Remove. This leaves only the person you want in charge. Make sure they know they're now the sole admin before you do this, so they understand the responsibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer a page to someone who doesn't have a Facebook account?
No. The person must have an active personal Facebook account before you can add them as an admin. They'll need to create one first, then wait a few days before you add them to the page.
What if I remove myself and realize I made a mistake?
Once you remove yourself as admin, you cannot regain access unless the new admin adds you back. If no one else is an admin and you want back in, contact Facebook through the Help Center, but recovery is not may provide.
Does the new admin get access to the page's email or password?
No. The admin role is tied to their Facebook account. They don't receive the page's password or email address. If you want them to have those, you'll need to change the email and password yourself and share them separately.
Can I transfer a page to a business account instead of a personal account?
No. Page admins must be personal Facebook accounts. Business accounts cannot be added as page managers. The person receiving the page needs to use their personal profile.
What if the page is linked to an Instagram account?
The new admin will have access to the Instagram connection through Facebook's Business Suite. If you want to keep Instagram separate, disconnect it from the Facebook page before you transfer the page, or let the new admin know they'll inherit both.