You can transfer a Facebook page to another person by making them an admin, then removing yourself
Facebook does not have a single "transfer ownership" button. Instead, you hand over control by promoting someone else to admin status on the page, then stepping back to a lower role or leaving entirely. The person you promote becomes the page owner — they can change the page name, delete it, add or remove other admins, and make all decisions about content and settings.
The process takes a few minutes and does not require Facebook approval. You keep your personal account; you are only changing who runs the page itself. If you are transferring a page because you are leaving a job, moving on from a project, or selling a business, this is the standard way it happens.
Key Takeaways
- You must be a current admin or page owner to transfer control; you cannot transfer a page you do not already manage.
- The person receiving the page needs an active Facebook account, but does not need to be your friend or follow the page beforehand.
- After you promote someone to admin, you can remove yourself entirely or stay on as an editor with limited permissions.
- The new admin can change the page name, delete it, or modify any settings once they have full control.
- Facebook keeps a record of who made changes and when, visible in the page's activity log.
Step-by-step process to add a new admin and step back
Open the Facebook page you want to transfer. Click Settings in the top right corner of the page (the gear icon or three dots, depending on your device). Select Page Roles from the left menu.
In the Page Roles section, you will see a field that says Add a new page role or similar wording. Type the name or email address of the person you want to make admin. Facebook will show you matching accounts. Select the correct person.
A dropdown menu will appear asking what role to assign. Choose Admin. Click Add or Confirm. Facebook will send that person a notification that they have been added to the page.
Once they accept the invitation and confirm their role, they become an admin with full page control. At that point, you can remove yourself by going back to Page Roles, finding your own name, and clicking the X or Remove button next to it. You are now completely off the page.
What the new admin can and cannot do
An admin has complete control over the page. They can post and delete content, change the page name and description, modify the profile picture and cover photo, adjust privacy settings, add or remove other admins and editors, view page insights and performance data, and delete the page entirely.
An admin cannot access your personal Facebook account or any of your private messages. They can only manage the page itself. If the page is linked to a business account, Instagram profile, or other services, they will have access to manage those connections through the page settings.
If you want to stay involved but give someone else primary control, you can assign yourself a lower role instead of leaving. An Editor can post and delete content and respond to messages, but cannot change settings or add other admins. A Moderator can respond to messages and comments but cannot post. An Analyst can view insights only. Choose the role that matches what you want to do going forward.
Transferring a page when you do not know the person's Facebook name
If you are transferring the page to someone but do not have their Facebook profile information, ask them for their email address associated with their account or their full name as it appears on their profile. Facebook's search will find them by either method.
If the person does not have a Facebook account yet, they must create one before you can add them as an admin. They can sign up at facebook.com using an email address or phone number. Once their account is active, you can add them to the page.
If you are transferring a page as part of a business sale or handoff, confirm the new owner's account details in writing before you make the change. Once someone is an admin, they can lock you out by changing the password recovery email or removing your access entirely.
What happens to the page's history and content after transfer
All posts, photos, comments, and messages stay on the page. The new admin inherits the full history. They can see when posts were published, who published them, and all engagement data. Nothing is deleted or hidden unless the new admin chooses to delete it.
The page's followers do not change. Everyone who liked or followed the page before the transfer continues to see the page's content in their feed. The transfer is invisible to followers — they will not receive a notification that ownership has changed.
If the page is connected to a Facebook Shop, Instagram Business account, or ad account, those connections remain active after the transfer. The new admin can manage them through the page settings. If you want to disconnect any of these before handing over the page, do that before you remove yourself as admin.
Removing yourself after the new admin is in place
Once the new admin has accepted their role and confirmed they can access the page, go back to Settings and Page Roles. Find your own name in the list and click the X or Remove button. Confirm that you want to remove yourself. You will be taken off the page when ready.
After you remove yourself, you can still see the page as a regular user if it is public. You can like it, follow it, comment on posts, and send messages to it — but you cannot edit anything or access the admin panel. If the page is private, you will need to request to join like any other user.
If you change your mind after removing yourself, the current admin can add you back. There is no waiting period or special process — they straightforward add you through Page Roles again.
Transferring a page you no longer have access to
If you are the original creator of a page but no longer have admin access, you cannot transfer it yourself. You can request to regain access by going to the page, clicking the three dots menu, and selecting Report Page or Request Admin Access if that option appears. Facebook will review your request, but approval is not may provide.
If the current admin will not add you back and you believe the page was created under your name or business without permission, you can file a report with Facebook's support team. Go to facebook.com/help and search for "report a problem with a page." Provide details about your relationship to the page and why you believe you should have access. Facebook's response time varies.
For business pages, if the person who created the page is no longer with your organization, ask them directly to add a current team member as admin before they leave. This prevents access problems later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer a Facebook page to someone who is not my friend?
Yes. They do not need to be your friend, follow the page, or have any prior connection to you. You only need their Facebook account name or email address. Once you add them as admin, they have full control regardless of your relationship.
What if I want to transfer the page but keep it linked to my business account?
The page can stay linked to your business account after the transfer. The new admin will manage the page through their own account, but the business account connection remains. If you want to remove the business account link before transferring, do that in Settings first, then proceed with adding the new admin.
Does the new admin see my personal information or messages?
No. They see only page-related data: posts, comments, messages sent to the page, and performance insights. They cannot see your personal Facebook profile, private messages, friends list, or any account information outside the page itself.
Can I transfer a page that has been inactive for a long time?
Yes. Inactive pages can be transferred the same way as active ones. The new admin inherits the page exactly as it is, including all old posts and followers. They can then reactivate it, delete it, or leave it as is.
What if the new admin deletes the page after I transfer it?
Once you transfer ownership and remove yourself, you have no control over what the new admin does with the page. If they delete it, it is gone. Make sure you trust the person you are transferring to before you complete the process. If the page is important to your business, consider keeping yourself as an editor with limited permissions so you can see what happens, even if you cannot make changes.