Full Control vs Task Access: which should you give?
Full control lets someone manage the Page itself; task access lets them work inside it without that reach.
Is this your situation?
You are about to give someone access to a Facebook Page and are not sure whether they need full control or task access. Choosing the wrong one can give a person more reach than the job requires, or too little to do it.
What it is
People can be given Facebook access or task access to help manage a Page. Facebook access comes with full control or partial control. People with task access can't switch into the Page or manage it on Facebook. People with full control can manage and edit all Page settings, including deleting the Page. People with full control can give or remove other people's access to the Page, including people with full control.
How Facebook handles this
- Full control can give or remove other people's access to the Page, including people with full control.
- Giving full control to others gives them the same access as the person giving it.
- A person with full control can remove anyone from the Page, including the original grantor.
- For a Page to remain active, it must have at least one person with full control.
- Task access can respond to messages, comment, manage unwanted content, and report Page activity.
Side by side
| Access type | Can do | Cannot do |
|---|---|---|
| Full control | Manage and edit all Page settings, including Page information and deleting the Page. | — |
| Full control | Give or remove other people's Facebook or task access to the Page. | — |
| Task access | Create, manage or delete content like posts and Stories. | Switch into the Page or manage it on Facebook. |
| Task access | Create, manage and delete ads, and other ads-related tasks. | — |
| Task access | View Page, content, ad, and metric performance. | — |
Common mistakes
- Giving full control for a simple task Full control gives the same access as the person granting it, including the ability to remove them.Why it happens: Full control is treated as a default instead of matching the need.Already happened: If access may already be lost — Recover Admin Access to a Facebook Page
- Assuming task access manages the Page itself Task access can't switch into the Page or manage it on Facebook.Why it happens: Task access covers content and messages, which can look like full management.
- No one left with full control If there is no longer anyone with full control, the Page is deactivated and scheduled for deletion.Why it happens: You remove full control from the last holder without assigning it elsewhere first.
If this changes who is in control
You see that whoever holds full control could leave or be removed without anyone reassigning it. Review who holds full control and consider adding a second person; see why you shouldn't be the only admin.
Quick reference
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two types of access? | Facebook access (full or partial control) and task access. |
| Can task access manage the Page itself? | No, task access can't switch into the Page or manage it on Facebook. |
| Can full control remove other people? | Yes, it can give or remove other people's access, including those with full control. |
| Does full control copy the grantor's reach? | Yes, giving full control gives the same access as the person giving it. |
| Can task access run ads? | Yes, task access can create, manage and delete ads and other ads-related tasks. |
| Can task access see insights? | Yes, task access can view Page, content, ad, and metric performance. |
| What keeps a Page active? | At least one person with full control. |
Frequently asked questions
Does a Page with task access only people stay active?
No, a Page needs at least one person with full control to remain active.
Can someone with task access respond to messages?
Yes, task access can respond to direct messages, comment, manage unwanted content, and report Page activity.
Can a full control grantor be removed by someone they added?
Yes, a person with full control can remove anyone from the Page, including the original grantor.
Can someone lose access entirely if it is removed?
Yes, once access to a Page is removed, the person can no longer access the Page, its insights or its tools.
Keeping track of who has access
Confusion about who holds full control and who holds task access builds as more people are added over time. Delvia keeps a clear record of who holds which access on your Page.
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