Can You Create a Business Page That Is Not Attached to a Profile on Facebook?

Facebook supports business accounts so that anyone who wants to create a Page or Ad but not a personal profile can still access the website. Business accounts are only for individuals who do not have personal profiles and do not want to create one.



Managing multiple accounts violates Facebook's Terms of Use, so don't create a business account to manage Pages if you already have a profile. People who view a Page that you create with your profile won't see that you are attached to it.

Business Accounts Versus Personal Accounts

Facebook business accounts exist so that people can administer Facebook Pages and campaigns without a personal profile. Business account users cannot view other users' profiles or pages; they only have access to their own Pages and Ads. These accounts are also not viewable to other users. Personal account users, conversely, have the well-known Facebook capabilities such as creating and sharing a profile, having friends and viewing other profiles and Facebook Pages.

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Abilities of Business Account Users

Business account users have the ability to view and edit all Pages and Ads that were created with that account. Editing abilities include adding content such as Page updates, basic Page information, videos, photos and events. Business account users also have access to statistics about their Pages and Ads provided by Facebook.

Creating a Business Account

To create a business account, first create a Facebook Ad or Page. Fill in the information and follow the prompts on screen. Facebook will then take you to its login page and ask you if you have an account. Select "I do not have a Facebook account" and enter your email address and date of birth. Facebook then creates your limited-access business account.

Converting to a Personal Profile

If you have a business account but would like to upgrade it to a personal account, click "Create Your Profile" at the top of your business page. From there, Facebook will walk you through providing additional personal information and will create a personal profile that some other users can find, depending on your privacy settings. You will still be able to manage your Ads and Pages by clicking "Applications" in the left column menu and selecting "Ads and Pages." Your personal name will not be publicly linked to them. Once you create a personal profile, you can't change it back to a business account.