Are you the only one with access into your Facebook page? I’d like to talk about the dangers of having a solitary Facebook admin for your business or organization. Many businesses and organizations often overlook and fail to consider this major security issue.

In today’s digital age, social media is crucial for connecting with your community. A common pitfall many businesses and organizations fall into is assigning only one person as the “admin” of their Facebook page. While this may seem efficient, it can lead to significant problems if that individual loses access to their account. If they lose access, your organization’s page may end up held hostage or even disappear entirely.

Why Only One Facebook Admin Is Risky

Having a single admin is risky because unexpected things can happen to any individual’s Facebook account. They might forget their password. Even worse, their account might get hacked. We recently saw this happen with one of our clients.

In this case, the original admin had her personal Facebook and Instagram accounts hacked. This not only disrupted her personal life but also impacted the business page she managed. She struggled for months, sending multiple requests and emails to Facebook support to regain control. Meanwhile, the organization lacked an active administrator, preventing them from making important updates or warning their followers about the situation.

The Consequences of Being Locked Out

When the sole admin of a Facebook page is locked out, the page can be stuck in limbo. This means:

• No new posts or updates can be made.
• It becomes impossible to remove or block harmful content.
• Any outreach efforts to your audience are halted.
• Worst of all, hackers could take control and post malicious or inappropriate content under your organization’s name.

In our client’s case, a hacker gained access but hadn’t yet posted anything damaging. However, the risk remained, and the organization had no way of ensuring continued control of their page.

How to Avoid This Pitfall

The solution is simple: always have at least two admins for your Facebook business or organization page. When one admin loses access, the other can step in and make the necessary changes, including removing the hacked admin. Here’s how to protect yourself:

1. Add multiple admins: It’s easy to add more admins to your Facebook page. Just go to “Page Roles” under your page settings, and assign another trusted person as an admin.
2. Keep a backup: Ensure that your backup admin has regular access to the page and stays updated on any changes.
3. Regularly check your access: Ensure that both admins regularly log in to confirm they can still access the page without issues.

What to Do If You’re Locked Out

If the sole admin loses access, you can still recover the account. You can try to recover the page by:

• Liking the page with a new account, as one of our team members suggested. In some cases, Facebook may allow the new account to take over as an admin.
• Contact Facebook support through the link provided here, providing all necessary documentation to prove you are the rightful owner.

Conclusion

Avoid the headaches of losing control of your organization’s Facebook page by taking proactive steps. Adding multiple admins to your page now could save you from a major headache later. Always stay prepared to avoid potential issues.

At CharlesWorks, we’d be glad to step in as an administrator for your Facebook presence. Once added, we can even assist with posting content, adding updates, or even managing your page for you if that’s what you’d like.

Let us help keep your social media secure and active, so you can focus on what matters most—your business or organization!