You can transfer a Facebook page to another person, but only if you have admin access and follow Facebook's specific steps
Facebook lets you hand over a page to someone else through the page settings, but the process depends on whether you want to keep some control or give it away completely. The person receiving the page must already have a Facebook account, and you'll need admin access to start the transfer. The transfer happens in real time — there's no waiting period — but you should plan the handoff carefully because mistakes can lock you out of your own page.
You have two main routes: add someone as an admin first and then remove yourself later, or remove yourself in one step after they accept the admin role. Either way, the new admin gets full control of the page immediately, and you cannot undo the transfer through Facebook's interface.
Key Takeaways
- Only someone with admin access to the page can start a transfer, and the recipient must have an active Facebook account before you begin.
- You can add someone as an admin first, then remove yourself later, or transfer full ownership in one step depending on what control you want to keep.
- The person receiving the page will see it in their page list immediately after the transfer completes.
- If you transfer ownership by mistake or change your mind, you cannot undo it — you'll need the new owner to add you back as admin.
How to add someone as an admin before transferring
Start by going to your Facebook page and clicking Settings in the top right. Select Roles from the left menu. Under the "Assign a new role" section, type the name or email of the person you want to add. A dropdown will show matching accounts — click the one you want. Choose the role you're giving them from the dropdown menu: Admin gives them full control, Editor lets them post and manage content but not change settings, ModeratorAnalyst
Click Add and Facebook will send them a notification. They must accept the role before it takes effect. Once they accept, their name appears in the Roles list with their assigned role shown next to it. At this point, you can stay as admin alongside them, or you can remove yourself by clicking the three dots next to your own name and selecting Remove.
How to transfer full ownership in one step
If you want to hand over the page completely without staying involved, you can transfer ownership directly. Go to Settings, then Roles. Find the person you want to make the new owner in the list of current admins. Click the three dots next to their name and select Change Role. The role options will appear — but note that Facebook does not have a formal "owner" title. The person with admin access has full control, so making someone an admin is the same as making them the owner.
After you've confirmed the transfer, go back to the Roles list and remove yourself by clicking the three dots next to your name and selecting Remove. Once you remove yourself, you will no longer have access to the page unless the new admin adds you back. This action cannot be undone through Facebook's interface. The new admin will see the page appear in their page list immediately and can start managing it right away.
What happens to the page during and after transfer
The page itself does not change during a transfer — all posts, followers, messages, and settings stay exactly as they are. The new admin can see the full page history and all previous posts. If you were the only admin and you remove yourself, the page will have only the new admin until they add more people. There is no downtime or interruption to the page's visibility or function.
The new admin will see the page appear in their page list on their Facebook home, and they can start managing it immediately. They can change the page name, profile picture, cover photo, and all settings. If you want to keep a record of who managed the page before the transfer, you can check the page's activity log — it shows who made changes and when, though it does not show a formal "ownership transfer" event.
Protecting yourself before you transfer
Before you hand over the page, download a copy of your page data. Go to Settings, then Download Your Information. Select the page from the dropdown and choose what you want to download — posts, photos, videos, and comments are the most important. Facebook will prepare a file and email it to you. This gives you a backup in case you need to reference old content or prove what was on the page before the transfer.
Also check the page's email address and phone number in Settings. Make sure the contact information is something you control or that you've shared with the new owner, because they can change it after the transfer and you won't be able to recover the page if something goes wrong. If the page is linked to a business account or has payment methods on file, review those settings too — the new admin will have access to billing and payment history.
What to do if you lose access by mistake
If you removed yourself from a page and now need access back, you have to contact the current admin and ask them to add you. There is no way to regain access through Facebook support if you are not an admin. Facebook does not restore ownership or admin access based on who created the page originally — only the current admin can grant roles.
If the current admin is unreachable or unresponsive, you can report the issue to Facebook through the Help Center, but Facebook's response is limited. They will not remove the current admin or transfer the page back to you without proof of ownership (like business registration documents or payment receipts tied to the page). For business pages, having the original business email or documentation helps, but it is not may provide to work.
Transferring a page to a business manager account
If you use Facebook's Business Manager tool, you can transfer a page there as well. Go to Business Settings, then Pages, and select the page you want to transfer. Click Assign Admin and choose the person's Business Manager account. This method is useful if multiple people need to manage the page under one business account, because it centralizes control and makes it easier to track who did what.
Transferring through Business Manager works the same way as transferring through the page itself — the recipient must accept the role, and you can remove yourself afterward. The advantage is that Business Manager keeps a clearer audit trail of changes, and you can set permissions more granularly. If your page is connected to Instagram or other Meta products, transferring through Business Manager also transfers access to those linked accounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer a page if I'm not the original creator?
Yes. Anyone with admin access can transfer a page, regardless of who created it. You do not need to be the original owner — only an admin. If you have admin access and the current owner is gone, you can add a new admin and remove yourself.
What if the person I want to transfer to doesn't have a Facebook account yet?
They must create a personal Facebook account first. You cannot add someone as an admin without an active account. Once they've signed up and confirmed their account, you can add them to the page roles.
Can I transfer a page to a business account instead of a personal account?
No. Page admins must be personal Facebook accounts. However, you can link the page to a Business Manager account, which lets multiple people manage it under one business entity. The Business Manager itself is not an admin — the people within it are.
Does transferring a page affect its followers or engagement?
No. The page keeps all followers, likes, posts, and engagement history. Nothing changes on the page itself — only who can manage it changes.
Can I undo a transfer if I change my mind?
Not directly. If you remove yourself from a page, you cannot add yourself back unless the new admin does it. Contact the new admin and ask them to restore your access. If they refuse or are unreachable, you will need to contact Facebook through the Help Center with proof of ownership.