{"id":204347,"date":"2026-09-16T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/socialkings.online\/?p=204347"},"modified":"2026-09-16T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:00:00","slug":"add-an-administrator-to-a-linkedin-company-page","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/socialkings.online\/en\/add-an-administrator-to-a-linkedin-company-page\/","title":{"rendered":"Add an administrator to a LinkedIn company page"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Only a super admin can add a new admin to a LinkedIn company page. Open the page in super admin view. Choose <strong>Settings<\/strong> and then <strong>Manage admins<\/strong>. Click <strong>Add admin<\/strong>, search for the person, choose the right role, and confirm.<\/p>\n<p>The person must follow the page and be a first-, second-, or third-degree connection. The account must not be blocked by the page or restricted because of violations.<\/p>\n<p>Choose the role carefully. A super admin can manage other admins and make major changes. So give that role only to someone who truly needs it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article_toc\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#which_admin_roles_does_a_linkedin_company_page_have\">Which admin roles does a LinkedIn company page have?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#which_requirements_apply_to_a_new_admin\">Which requirements apply to a new admin?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how_do_you_add_a_linkedin_admin_step_by_step\">How do you add a LinkedIn admin step by step?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why_cant_you_find_the_person\">Why can\u2019t you find the person?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how_do_you_choose_the_safest_role\">How do you choose the safest role?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#which_questions_are_frequently_asked_about_linkedin_page_admins\">Frequently asked questions about LinkedIn page admins<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"which_admin_roles_does_a_linkedin_company_page_have\">Which admin roles does a LinkedIn company page have?<\/h2>\n<p>LinkedIn has three common roles for page admins. There are also separate roles for paid media.<\/p>\n<h3>Super admin<\/h3>\n<p>A super admin has the broadest access. This person can edit the page, manage admins, create a Showcase Page, and deactivate the page.<\/p>\n<p>Always keep at least two trusted super admins. That way the page stays reachable if someone leaves, is sick, or loses access.<\/p>\n<h3>Content admin<\/h3>\n<p>A content admin publishes and manages content on behalf of the page. This role suits an employee or agency that handles posts, comments, and replies.<\/p>\n<p>The person does not need full control over the page and other admins for this role.<\/p>\n<h3>Analyst<\/h3>\n<p>An analyst can view and export analytics. This role fits someone who creates reports but does not need to publish content.<\/p>\n<p>LinkedIn also has roles for paid media. You manage those through the separate paid media tab.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Role<\/th>\n<th>Main access<\/th>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<th>Biggest risk if chosen wrongly<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Super admin<\/td>\n<td>Manage the page, admins, and key settings<\/td>\n<td>Owner or permanent responsible person<\/td>\n<td>Can heavily change other admins and the page<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Content admin<\/td>\n<td>Manage posts and interaction<\/td>\n<td>Content team or agency<\/td>\n<td>Can publish on behalf of the brand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Analyst<\/td>\n<td>View and export analytics<\/td>\n<td>Researcher or reporter<\/td>\n<td>Can see business data that may be internal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Paid media admin<\/td>\n<td>Perform specific advertising tasks<\/td>\n<td>Advertising team<\/td>\n<td>Can affect paid campaigns<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 id=\"which_requirements_apply_to_a_new_admin\">Which requirements apply to a new admin?<\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin, check whether these requirements are met:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you are a super admin<\/li>\n<li>the person follows the company page<\/li>\n<li>the person is a first-, second-, or third-degree connection<\/li>\n<li>neither side has blocked the other<\/li>\n<li>the account has no relevant restrictions<\/li>\n<li>you know the correct LinkedIn name<\/li>\n<li>you know which role is needed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have the person follow the page before you start searching. That avoids the most common mistake.<\/p>\n<p>Always use a real personal LinkedIn profile. Never share a common password for a brand account. Every admin should access the page through their own profile.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where_do_you_find_manage_admins_on_linkedin\">Where do you find Manage admins on LinkedIn?<\/h2>\n<p>On a desktop, you can find the settings with these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Open LinkedIn.<\/li>\n<li>Under your pages, click the correct company page.<\/li>\n<li>Open the super admin view.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Settings<\/strong> on the left.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Manage admins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Open the Page admins tab or the Paid media admins tab.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Add admin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Search for and select the right member.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the appropriate role.<\/li>\n<li>Confirm the addition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Image suggestion 1:<\/strong> show Settings and Manage admins on a test page. Hide company details and personal data.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Image suggestion 2:<\/strong> show the roles screen and highlight the difference between super admin, content admin, and analyst.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how_do_you_add_a_linkedin_admin_step_by_step\">How do you add a LinkedIn admin step by step?<\/h2>\n<p>First ask the person to follow the company page. Then check your connection degree.<\/p>\n<p>Open <strong>Manage admins<\/strong> and click <strong>Add admin<\/strong>. Type the full name. Check the profile photo, headline, and employer before you select someone. This prevents you from adding the wrong person by mistake.<\/p>\n<p>Choose the smallest role that still lets the person do the work. A content employee usually does not need super admin access. For someone who only creates reports, the analyst role is usually enough.<\/p>\n<p>Confirm the choice and ask the new admin to test access themselves. Let them open the page and check one safe task.<\/p>\n<p>Keep an internal record of who has which role and why. For example, include the name, role, start date, and reason for access. Do not share passwords in this overview.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"does_it_work_on_iphone_and_android\">Does it work on iPhone and Android?<\/h2>\n<p>The LinkedIn mobile app can show admin features, but a computer gives the clearest view of roles and access. Use a computer when the button or full role selection is missing.<\/p>\n<p>On a phone, open the page through your profile photo and managed pages. In the admin view, look for Settings and admins.<\/p>\n<p>Update the LinkedIn app if options are missing. Still seeing a limited menu? Then make the change on a computer and test access on your phone afterwards.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why_cant_you_find_the_person\">Why can\u2019t you find the person?<\/h2>\n<h3>The person does not follow the page<\/h3>\n<p>Have the person open the company page and click <strong>Follow<\/strong>. Then search again.<\/p>\n<h3>You are too far apart in the network<\/h3>\n<p>LinkedIn calls connections first-, second-, or third-degree. If needed, make a real connection first.<\/p>\n<h3>The wrong account is being used<\/h3>\n<p>Ask for the exact profile URL. Names can appear more than once. Also compare the profile photo, headline, and employer.<\/p>\n<h3>There is a block<\/h3>\n<p>The page and the member must not have blocked each other. Check this on both sides.<\/p>\n<h3>The account has a restriction<\/h3>\n<p>An account that has been flagged or restricted because of violations may not be eligible to be added.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why_dont_you_see_the_add_admin_button\">Why don\u2019t you see the Add admin button?<\/h2>\n<p>You are probably not a super admin. A content admin or analyst cannot add another page admin.<\/p>\n<p>Check your current role under <strong>Manage admins<\/strong>. Ask an existing super admin to review your role if you do not have the right access.<\/p>\n<p>The page may also have reached an admin limit. LinkedIn mentions too many admins, pending requests, and too few verified existing admins as possible causes.<\/p>\n<p>Handle pending requests and remove old access that is no longer needed. First check whether at least two trusted super admins remain.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how_do_you_choose_the_safest_role\">How do you choose the safest role?<\/h2>\n<p>Use the principle of least access. Give only the rights someone needs for the job.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>writing content and replying: content admin<\/li>\n<li>making reports: analyst<\/li>\n<li>managing roles and the full page: super admin<\/li>\n<li>managing ads: the matching paid media role<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Schedule a review after one month. Is the role too broad? Then reduce it. Is a task not possible? Then expand only the necessary part.<\/p>\n<p>An agency does not automatically need to be a super admin. Keep ownership and at least two super admins within your own organization.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what_changes_after_you_add_an_admin\">What changes after you add an admin?<\/h2>\n<p>The person can act on behalf of the page within the chosen role. Activities are linked to the page, but LinkedIn manages access through personal accounts.<\/p>\n<p>A new admin does not automatically change your followers, posts, or page URL. The person only gets the access that belongs to the selected role.<\/p>\n<p>Inform the team about who may publish, reply, and change settings. Use a content schedule to avoid duplicate posts.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how_do_you_remove_or_change_an_admin\">How do you remove or change an admin?<\/h2>\n<p>As a super admin, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> and then <strong>Manage admins<\/strong>. Find the member and choose the option to change the role or remove access.<\/p>\n<p>Before removing someone, check whether another super admin still exists. Do not leave a departing employee active any longer than needed, but never remove the last super admin without checking.<\/p>\n<p>Remove access immediately after the end of a collaboration. Also change access to planning tools, ad accounts, and shared files.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how_do_you_safely_transfer_a_linkedin_page\">How do you safely transfer a LinkedIn page?<\/h2>\n<p>First add the successor as a super admin. Let that person check the settings, page access, and security.<\/p>\n<p>During the transfer, keep at least two permanent super admins in place. Remove the old owner only after the new access has been fully tested.<\/p>\n<p>Record the following details:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>official page name and URL<\/li>\n<li>current admins<\/li>\n<li>roles and responsibilities<\/li>\n<li>linked ad accounts<\/li>\n<li>content schedule<\/li>\n<li>recovery contacts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Store this information in an internal and well-secured system.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how_do_you_organize_admins_in_a_small_team\">How do you organize admins in a small team?<\/h2>\n<p>Assign one owner and one backup as super admin. Give the person who publishes the content admin role. Give someone who only reports the analyst role.<\/p>\n<p>Create a simple overview with name, role, start date, and reason for access. Review it every quarter.<\/p>\n<p>Do not use a former colleague\u2019s account. Every admin works through their own LinkedIn profile.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how_do_you_organize_admins_at_an_agency\">How do you organize admins at an agency?<\/h2>\n<p>Keep at least two super admins within your own organization. Give the agency only the role that matches the assignment.<\/p>\n<p>Agree on who approves posts, who replies, and who reports problems. Also define when access is removed.<\/p>\n<p>An agency may need a paid media role for ads. Do not automatically give super admin rights for that.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what_security_is_important_for_super_admins\">What security is important for super admins?<\/h2>\n<p>Use a unique password and turn on two-step verification. Check unknown sessions and keep recovery details up to date.<\/p>\n<p>Limit access to people you can identify personally. If you receive an unexpected request, verify it through a second channel.<\/p>\n<p>Super admins must understand that their personal account gives access to a brand. A hacked personal profile can therefore become a business risk too.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what_do_you_do_when_the_only_super_admin_has_left\">What do you do when the only super admin has left?<\/h2>\n<p>First check whether another current admin can submit an access request. LinkedIn sends pending requests to existing super admins.<\/p>\n<p>Can you not reach anyone? Then use LinkedIn\u2019s official route to request admin access. Collect proof that you belong to the organization.<\/p>\n<p>Do not create a fake new account and do not share a password. That makes recovery harder and may violate LinkedIn\u2019s rules.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how_do_you_check_what_a_new_admin_has_done\">How do you check what a new admin has done?<\/h2>\n<p>Set clear processes in advance. Review scheduled and recent posts, comments, page details, and connected campaigns.<\/p>\n<p>Do not use the admin role as a substitute for internal approval. LinkedIn does not offer the same detailed audit log for every team.<\/p>\n<p>Have major changes reviewed by a second person first. Think of the page name, URL, cover photo, and company description.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when_does_an_admin_need_extra_verification\">When does an admin need extra verification?<\/h2>\n<p>LinkedIn may request extra verification through a work email for certain features. This can happen with job postings and some admin tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure the employer is listed correctly on the profile and that the work email matches the company domain. Check the spam folder if a code does not arrive.<\/p>\n<p>Verification is not a reason to give more rights. The chosen admin role remains the basis.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how_do_you_do_an_admin_review_in_ten_minutes\">How do you do an admin review in ten minutes?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Open <strong>Manage admins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Export or note all names and roles.<\/li>\n<li>Mark people who have left.<\/li>\n<li>Check that there are at least two super admins.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce roles that are too broad.<\/li>\n<li>Process pending requests.<\/li>\n<li>Ask active admins to use two-step verification.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule the next review.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Never remove the last super admin on impulse. First add a safe successor and test access.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what_do_you_do_with_pending_admin_requests\">What do you do with pending admin requests?<\/h2>\n<p>Open <strong>Manage admins<\/strong> and review the requests. Compare the name, profile, employer, and reason for access.<\/p>\n<p>Approve only a request you expect. If in doubt, ask for confirmation through a known business channel.<\/p>\n<p>Reject old or unknown requests. According to LinkedIn, many pending requests can contribute to a limit when adding new admins.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how_do_you_manage_access_during_vacation_or_sickness\">How do you manage access during vacation or sickness?<\/h2>\n<p>Arrange a second super admin and a content admin in advance. Do not share a password as a backup solution.<\/p>\n<p>Make a short plan with posts, escalations, and contacts. Give temporary access only when truly needed and note an end date.<\/p>\n<p>After return, check the changes and remove temporary roles that are no longer needed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which_role_fits_an_intern_or_temporary_employee\">Which role fits an intern or temporary employee?<\/h2>\n<p>Do not automatically give an intern or temporary employee the super admin role. A content admin can already do a lot on behalf of the page. For reports, the analyst role is usually enough.<\/p>\n<p>Have a permanent employee carry out sensitive changes. Schedule a final check on the last working day and then remove the temporary access.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how_do_you_prevent_duplicate_posts\">How do you prevent duplicate posts?<\/h2>\n<p>Use one content calendar. Record the owner, publish time, status, and approver for each post.<\/p>\n<p>Agree on who replies to comments. A LinkedIn role controls access, but it does not automatically divide daily work.<\/p>\n<p>Review scheduled content before a new admin starts. That helps prevent the same message from appearing more than once.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what_do_you_check_after_a_role_change\">What do you check after a role change?<\/h2>\n<p>Have the person log out and reopen LinkedIn if the new role is not visible right away. Then test one safe function.<\/p>\n<p>Next check whether the old access is truly gone. Also review external planning tools and ad accounts.<\/p>\n<p>Do not store screenshots with unnecessary personal data in a public document.<\/p>\n<p>Schedule another review after thirty days. That helps you quickly see whether the chosen role is too broad or too limited in practice.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which_mistakes_do_companies_make_with_page_management\">Which mistakes do companies make with page management?<\/h2>\n<h3>Everyone becomes a super admin<\/h3>\n<p>That increases the risk of mistakes, unwanted changes, and misuse of access.<\/p>\n<h3>There is only one super admin<\/h3>\n<p>The page can become hard to reach if that person leaves or loses access to the personal account.<\/p>\n<h3>A shared fake account is used<\/h3>\n<p>Use real personal profiles and LinkedIn\u2019s official roles. Never share one password.<\/p>\n<h3>Old agencies keep access<\/h3>\n<p>Review admins every quarter and after every collaboration. Remove access that is no longer needed.<\/p>\n<h3>The wrong person is selected<\/h3>\n<p>Compare the name, photo, headline, employer, and profile URL before you add someone.<\/p>\n<h3>Nobody tests the role<\/h3>\n<p>Have the new admin open one safe task immediately. That way you know the access is set up correctly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"which_questions_are_frequently_asked_about_linkedin_page_admins\">Frequently asked questions about LinkedIn page admins<\/h2>\n<h3>Who can add an admin?<\/h3>\n<p>Only a super admin of the LinkedIn company page can add another page admin.<\/p>\n<h3>Does the person need to follow the page?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. LinkedIn lists following the page as a requirement for adding someone.<\/p>\n<h3>Does adding work on iPhone and Android?<\/h3>\n<p>Some features work on a phone, but a computer gives the clearest admin view and role selection.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I change the role later?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. A super admin can change roles and remove an admin\u2019s access.<\/p>\n<h3>Why don\u2019t I see the person in search results?<\/h3>\n<p>Check whether the person follows the page. Also look at the connection degree, blocks, account status, and exact profile name.<\/p>\n<h3>How many admins can a page have?<\/h3>\n<p>LinkedIn may set a page limit. The exact threshold can vary. Pending requests can also affect adding new admins.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what_step_should_you_take_now_for_your_linkedin_company_page\">What step should you take now for your LinkedIn company page?<\/h2>\n<p>First check whether you are a super admin. Then ask the new person to follow the page. Next choose the smallest suitable role and test the access immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Still building your page? Read how to <a href=\"https:\/\/socialkings.online\/en\/?p=204633\">create a LinkedIn company page<\/a>. Then make sure employees <a href=\"https:\/\/socialkings.online\/en\/?p=204369\">verify their LinkedIn profile<\/a> and understand how to <a href=\"https:\/\/socialkings.online\/en\/set-up-open-to-work-on-linkedin\/\">set up Open to Work on LinkedIn<\/a> when relevant.<\/p>\n<p>Want to support your page\u2019s visibility? You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/socialkings.online\/en\/shop\/linkedin-en\/buy-linkedin-followers\/\">buy LinkedIn followers<\/a> in a targeted way. If you want to grow your professional network as well, consider the option to <a href=\"https:\/\/socialkings.online\/en\/shop\/linkedin-en\/buy-linkedin-connections\/\">buy LinkedIn connections<\/a>. Good management, clear roles, and relevant content always remain the foundation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Only a super admin can add a new admin to a LinkedIn company page. 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