Does a Facebook page have to be linked to a personal account?

Facebook requires every business page to be linked to a personal Facebook profile, but all the information—posts, comments, photos, updates, etc. —are separate. You can only have one Facebook profile tied to your name, but you can have an unlimited number of business pages associated with the account.

What is the difference between a Facebook page and a personal account?

What’s the difference between a Facebook Profile and a Facebook Page? The short answer is that a Facebook Profile is what users create for their personal needs, and a Facebook Page is what is created when a business or some other organization needs a presence on Facebook.

How do I separate my Facebook page from my personal account?

To disconnect your old personal profile and account, go to settings > page roles and delete your old user profile that’s listed. DO NOT add anyone as a friend, accept friend requests, or like any posts.

Can I hide my personal Facebook page and keep my business page?

You can’t. As I understand it – which is always fuzzy, given the way Facebook keeps changing things – every page must be linked to a personal profile. However, you can always set Facebook’s privacy control to restrict access to your personal page. Click the down arrow in the top right, select Settings and then Privacy.

Can I see who viewed my Facebook page?

No, Facebook doesn’t let people track who views their profile. Third-party apps also can’t provide this functionality. If you come across an app that claims to offer this ability, please report the app.

Can you have two Facebook accounts?

It’s against the Facebook Community Standards to maintain more than one personal account. If you want to represent your business, organization, brand or product on Facebook, you can use your personal account to create and manage a Page.

Can I delete my Facebook account without deleting my business page?

You can’t. As I understand it – which is always fuzzy, given the way Facebook keeps changing things – every page must be linked to a personal profile.

Do my Facebook friends see my business page?

Business pages don’t require your permission for people to view them: anyone can see your page. People who Like your page are called Fans, and they will see your business posts in their NewsFeed.

Can I open another Facebook account with the same email?

Although you technically cannot create two separate Facebook accounts from one email address, you can use Facebook as two or more separate entities from the same Facebook account. Facebook allows you to create Pages for business, which can be managed from your personal profile account.