Setting up a Facebook Account

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One of our most commonly received questions relates to Facebook business pages. Much confusion arises from the fact that the process for creating a business page is slightly different from creating a personal profile. As such, when we are asked about login details and passwords for a business page, it can all become a little confusing.

The most important thing to note is that in order to either set up a Facebook business page or gain admin access (be able to update the page yourself), you must first have a personal account. Only then will you be able to work with a business page.

If you do not have a personal account yet, please click here and then follow the instructions under the heading ‘Creating Your New Account’. Once you have done this, you will be ready for set up your Facebook business page.

Please see below for detailed instuctions.

What You Will Need To Set Up Your Facebook Page

  • A name for your Page and a blurb about your business: Your Page name can be your business name or another name that people may search for to find your business. Use the About section to tell people a little bit about what your business does.
  • A profile photo and cover photo: Choose photos that represent your business well. You can use your logo as your profile photo and an image of your shop, products or one from a current marketing campaign as your cover photo.
  • The action that you want people to take when they come to your Page: At the top of your Page you can add a call to action that directs your Page visitors to do something, such as visit your website or phone your shop. Adding a call-to-action button is as easy as a few clicks.

How To Give Someone Else Access To Your Page

Once you have access to your page, you may find that you would like to give someone else access to allow them to make updates. The good news is that there’s no limit to the number of people who can have a role on a Page. Learn more about what each Page role can do by clicking here.
How to give someone a role if you’re an admin:
  1. Click Settings at the top of your Page.
  2. Click Page Roles in the left column.
  3. Type a name or email in the box and select the person from the list that appears.
  4. Click Editor to select a role from the dropdown menu.
  5. Click Add and enter your password to confirm.
Keep in mind that if you’re not friends with the person you’re adding, they’ll have to accept your invite before they can start helping you manage your Page.
Please Note: If you give someone full access to the page they will have the ability to remove you so be careful who you choose!!

How To Remove An Admin

How to remove someone who has a role if you’re an admin:
  1. Click Settings at the top of your Page.
  2. Click Page Roles in the left column.
  3. Click Edit next to the person you want to remove, and then click Remove.
  4. Click Confirm. You may need to enter your password.
You can always remove yourself from a Page. However, if you’re the Page’s only admin, you must add another admin first.

How To Change Someone’s Level of Access

How to change someone’s role if you’re an admin:
  1. Click Settings at the top of your Page.
  2. Click Page Roles in the left column.
  3. Click Edit next to the name of the person whose role you want to change. Then select a new role from the drop down menu.
  4. Click Save. You may need to enter your password to confirm.
Please Note: If you’re a new admin, keep in mind that you may need to wait 7 days before you can remove or demote another admin.

Further Information

If you need any help with the above, please contact Footprint on info@footprint.co.uk

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