Facebook allows users to have multiple accounts linked to one login. This can be useful for separating personal and business pages or managing pages for organizations you are affiliated with. While multiple accounts are allowed, there are rules and limitations users should be aware of.
What are the benefits of linking multiple Facebook accounts?
Some key benefits of linking multiple accounts on Facebook include:
- Keeping personal and professional profiles separate
- Managing Pages you admin for a business/organization
- Switching between accounts quickly within Facebook
- Accessing all accounts from one login credentials
For many users, the ability to keep personal and professional profiles divided is one of the main incentives for linking multiple accounts. This allows you to manage friend requests and privacy settings distinctly between accounts.
Linking accounts also makes managing Pages you admin easier. Facebook Pages are separate from personal profiles and are used by businesses, brands, organizations and public figures. Admins can link their personal profile to Pages they manage to simplify switching between them.
How do you link multiple Facebook accounts?
Linking multiple Facebook accounts is a relatively straightforward process:
- Log into the primary account you want to link others to
- Go to your Settings
- Find and click on the “Personal and Account Information” option in the left sidebar
- Click “Logins and Security”
- Under “Use your Facebook account to log into other apps and services”, click “Add Account”
- Log in with the email and password of the secondary account you want to add
Once completed, you will be able to switch between the accounts via a dropdown menu at the top of your Facebook window.
How many Facebook accounts can you link?
Facebook allows you to link up to 5 accounts to one login. This includes both personal profiles and Pages you manage.
So you could have, for example:
- 1 personal profile
- 2 business Pages you manage
- 2 organization Pages you admin
And access them all from one place by linking them together. The 5 account limit includes deactivated accounts as well.
Can pages and personal profiles be linked?
Yes, Facebook Pages and personal profiles can be linked together. Many social media managers and business owners link their personal profile to the Facebook Pages they manage for their brand or organization.
To add a Page to your account list:
- Go to the Page you want to link
- Click “Settings” in the bottom left
- Select “Page Roles”
- Click on your name under Admins
- Toggle “Add Page to My Accounts” on
This will connect the Page to your personal profile login. You can then easily switch between them from the account dropdown at the top.
Are there any rules or restrictions?
Facebook does enforce some rules and restrictions when linking multiple accounts:
- You cannot link personal Facebook accounts for multiple actual people. The accounts must represent you.
- Accounts must not interact or contact each other on Facebook. They should be managed separately.
- You cannot use linked accounts to get around policy enforcement or restrictions on one account.
- Accounts cannot have identical profile info or share content as that would be considered misleading.
- Impersonating other people or organizations is prohibited.
In general, accounts should represent different facets of your own identity or businesses/organizations you are affiliated with. Avoid actions that aim to mislead people about who you are.
What are the risks of linking multiple accounts?
While linking accounts can be convenient, some risks include:
- Switching to the wrong account accidentally when posting
- Notifications and messages from all accounts showing up together
- Security issues if one account is hacked
- Policy violations if accounts improperly interact
It’s recommended to pay close attention when switching accounts and keep notifications organized. Use strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication for better security.
Can you unlink Facebook accounts?
If you no longer want accounts connected, they can be unlinked. To unlink a secondary account:
- Go to your Settings
- Click “Logins and Security”
- Find the account you want to remove
- Click the three dots icon
- Select “Remove Account”
The account will no longer be linked moving forward. You can repeat this process to unlink any connected accounts.
Can a Facebook account be linked to multiple logins?
Each Facebook account can only be connected to one login at a time. Accounts themselves cannot be linked to multiple logins.
However, you can switch the login an account is linked to. For example, you could link Account A to Login 1 initially. Later, you can unlink Account A from Login 1 and connect it to Login 2.
But Account A could not be synced to Login 1 and Login 2 simultaneously. The one login per account restriction still applies.
Can two Facebook accounts share contacts?
No, two linked Facebook accounts cannot directly share contacts or friends. That would violate Facebook’s rules about misrepresenting identity and account relationships.
However, you can manage friend lists separately on each account. If both accounts happen to include some of the same contacts organically, that is generally permitted. But contacts should not be synced directly across accounts.
Can you merge multiple Facebook accounts?
No, Facebook does not allow users to merge multiple existing accounts together into one. If you want to consolidate multiple accounts into a single profile moving forward, you would need to delete the unneeded accounts and manage future activity through one account.
Content and data from any deleted accounts would be permanently removed. So merging via deletion should be approached carefully.
Conclusion
Linking multiple Facebook accounts to one login can be a convenient way to manage separate professional and personal profiles. However, users should be aware of Facebook’s rules regarding proper account use. Avoid actions like sharing contacts or content across accounts, which is prohibited. While useful, linked accounts do come with some risks to evaluate.