Question posted by donlutzinstructor on September 28th, 2015

Change Account Name

I have purchased a existing business. The Facebook account is in the owners name. How do i change the account to my name so i can manage the account?

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Answer #1: Posted by TechSupport101 on September 29th, 2015 2:25 AM
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The former business owner should add you as an Admin to the same business page. Then he will be able to remove him/herself as the admin and the page will then be wholly under your Facebook name/account.

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