This method will only work if you once had administrative rights to a Page but were removed by someone else. If the person in control of the Page has never given you access, see this method instead.

If the hacker assigned you another non-admin role for the Page (such as Moderator, Analyst, or Jobs Manager), the Page won’t be listed in this menu. This is because you’re still technically a member. The only way to move forward is to remove yourself from the current role. [2] X Research source To do this, click Settings on the left panel, click Page Roles (also in that panel), click Edit below your account, and then select Remove.

Use this method if you own the organization or company the Page claims to represent, but you never actually had admin rights to the Page. Using this method will only result in the reported content or Page being removed from Facebook. Facebook will not change the Admin control of the Page. If you used to be a Page administrator but a rogue admin has removed you, use this method instead. If you’re not signed in to Facebook, you’ll need to do so now.

You may have to select Copyright and then Continue with your copyright report before you see these options.

You may have to select Copyright and then Continue with your copyright report before you see these options.

If you’re reporting the page on behalf of yourself, just enter your own name as the rights owner. Facebook will include your full name when communicating with the other party, so keep that in mind.

For example, if you owned wikiHow’s and your Page was hijacked, you’d list www. wikihow. com here. If you don’t have proof of ownership online, you can type a thorough explanation of your claim into the box instead.

For example, if you’re owned wikiHow’s Facebook page, you’d enter www. facebook. com/wikiHow here.

For example, if an employee left the company and refuses to hand over admin rights to the Page, state that specifically in the box without going in to too many specifics. To attach files, such as a business license, tax records, or other proof, click Choose Files, select a file, and then click Open.

Once Facebook makes a decision (or decides they need to see more proof), they’ll contact you via email. Depending on how busy Facebook’s copyright office is, the process can take anywhere from 24 hours to a few weeks.

If you don’t see this option, the Page has already been claimed by someone who was able to prove their ownership of the business or organization.

If you already have an official managed Page for your business or organization and want to merge this one into it, select “Merge xxx into a Verified Page you manage. " If you don’t already have a Page to merge with, select “Claim and verify xxx with a phone call or documents. "

Click the Select Page drop-down menu. Click the Page you want to merge with. Click Submit. If Facebook requires more information from you to verify the merge, they will contact you with further instructions.

Verify by phone: Enter the phone number and extension (if required) for your business or organization. The phone number must be publicly listed and associated with the business or organization. Select a language for the call. Click Call Now when you’re ready to receive the verification phone call. Enter the 4-digit code to complete the verification process. Verify with documents: Click Verify this Page with documents instead at the bottom of the window. Scan or photograph one of the accepted document types so it’s ready to upload. This can be a utility/phone bill, business license, tax file, certificate of formation, or articles of incorporation. The address on the document must match that of your business or organization. Click Choose File. Select a document and click Open. Click Submit.

Your title should be the highest tier, which is “Admin. " No one else should have this title.