How do I remove ownership from Facebook Business Manager?

How do I remove ownership from Facebook Business Manager?

Facebook Business Manager is a powerful tool that allows businesses to efficiently manage their Facebook pages, ad accounts, and other business assets. However, there may come a time when you need to remove ownership from the Business Manager account. Whether you are transferring ownership to another person or simply want to revoke access, this article will guide you through the process.

To remove ownership from Facebook Business Manager, follow these steps:

1. Access Business Settings

Log in to your Facebook Business Manager account, and navigate to the Business Settings by clicking on the gear icon at the top right corner of the page. This will open the Business Settings menu.

2. Select Accounts

In the left-hand column of the Business Settings menu, click on "Accounts." A dropdown menu will appear with several options.

3. Choose "Pages"

From the dropdown menu, select "Pages." This will display a list of all the Facebook pages associated with your Business Manager account.

4. Find the Page

Scroll through the list of pages until you find the one from which you want to remove ownership. Click on the page to select it.

5. Open Page Settings

Once the page is selected, click on the "Settings" tab at the top of the page. This will open the settings menu for the selected page.

6. Navigate to "Page Roles"

In the settings menu, locate and click on the "Page Roles" option in the left-hand column. This will display a list of all users with access to the page.

7. Remove the Owner

Identify the user who is currently the owner of the page, and hover over their name. A gear icon will appear next to their name. Click on the gear icon and select "Remove from Page." This will revoke their ownership rights.

8. Confirm Removal

A confirmation prompt will appear, asking you to confirm the removal. Click "Confirm." The user will no longer have ownership rights for the page.

9. Repeat for Other Assets

If you have other assets, such as ad accounts or catalogs, that you want to remove ownership from, repeat steps 2-8 for each asset.

10. Transfer Ownership (Optional)

If you want to transfer ownership to another person instead of completely removing it, you can do so by assigning them the "Admin" role in the Page Roles settings. This will give them full ownership rights while removing your own.

Conclusion

Removing ownership from Facebook Business Manager is a straightforward process that can be done in a few simple steps. Whether you want to transfer ownership or revoke access entirely, following these steps will allow you to effectively manage your business assets on Facebook. Remember to always review and update your Page Roles and permissions to ensure the security and privacy of your business.

Frequently Asked Questions

To remove ownership of a Facebook Business Manager account, you can follow these steps:
1. Go to the Business Settings within your Facebook Business Manager account.
2. Click on "Accounts" in the left-hand menu.
3. Select "People" from the dropdown menu.
4. Find the person you want to remove as an owner and click on the three dots next to their name.
5. Choose "Remove from Business" and confirm the action.
By following these steps, the person will no longer have ownership of the Facebook Business Manager account.

No, currently Facebook does not provide an option to remove ownership from multiple people at once in Business Manager. You will need to follow the steps mentioned above individually for each person you want to remove as an owner.

When you remove ownership from a person in Facebook Business Manager, they will no longer have access to the account and its assets. This means they won't be able to manage settings, employees, or any other aspect related to the account. However, any changes they made prior to the removal will still be visible unless you revert or delete them.

If you removed yourself as an owner from a Facebook Business Manager account, you can regain ownership by receiving an invitation from an existing owner or admin of the account. They will need to add you back as an owner using your email address associated with your Facebook account.

Yes, you can transfer ownership of a Facebook Business Manager account to someone else. To do this, you need to be the current owner and follow these steps:
1. Go to the Business Settings within your Facebook Business Manager account.
2. Click on "Accounts" in the left-hand menu.
3. Select "People" from the dropdown menu.
4. Find the person you want to transfer ownership to and click on the three dots next to their name.
5. Choose "Assign Assets" and select the desired assets from the list.
6. Confirm the action and the ownership will be transferred to the selected person.