How do I add a host to my Facebook event page?

Quick Answer

To add a host to your Facebook event page, you need to go to the About section for the event, click “Edit Event,” scroll down to the Hosts section, and click “Add Hosts.” This will allow you to select additional Facebook friends to act as hosts for the event alongside you. Hosts have the ability to edit event details, post on the event page, and see RSVPs.

Steps to Add a Host to a Facebook Event

Here are the detailed steps to add one or more co-hosts to your Facebook event:

Go to your Facebook event page. This can be accessed from your homepage by clicking “Events” in the left menu and then clicking on the specific event.

Click on the “About” tab at the top of the event page.
Find the “Edit Event” button on the right side and click on it.
Scroll down to the “Hosts” section.

Click on “Add Hosts.”
Start typing the name of the Facebook friend you want to add as a co-host. Their name should pop up as a suggestion. Click on their name to add them.
Repeat step 6 to add additional co-hosts. You can have up to 15 hosts in total for an event.

Once you’ve finished selecting hosts, click “Save” at the bottom.

The new hosts will now appear on the About section for your Facebook event and have equal abilities to manage the event as you do.

Benefits of Adding Co-Hosts

Here are some of the benefits of having multiple hosts for your Facebook event:

Share the work – Your co-hosts can help you with tasks like moderating posts, responding to guest messages, and editing event details.
Wider reach – Co-hosts will often share the event with their own friend networks, expanding the potential guest list.
Backup hosts – If you can’t access Facebook for some reason, your co-hosts can still manage event activities.

More posting activity – Additional hosts tend to increase engagement and excitement for the event by posting more updates.

Essentially, having co-hosts allows you to distribute the responsibilities associated with managing a successful Facebook event. While you can run an event independently, most large events benefit from having multiple hosts.

Choosing Co-Hosts

Not all of your Facebook friends may be well-suited to acting as co-hosts for your event. Here are some things to consider when selecting co-hosts:

Commitment – Choose co-hosts who you think will be reliable and active in their role. Avoid selecting co-hosts who might drop out.
Shared interest – Pick co-hosts who are just as passionate about the event topic or activity as you are.
Skills – Opt for co-hosts who bring complementary skills like organization, design, writing, or social media savvy.

Availability – Ensure your co-hosts will be available to assist in the lead-up and during the actual event dates.

You know your Facebook friends best, so select co-hosts who fit the needs of your unique event. For very large events, you may want to bring on 10-15 co-hosts to distribute the work. Smaller events may only need 1-3 additional hosts.

Co-Host Permissions

Here is an overview of what your co-hosts can do once you add them to help manage your Facebook event:

Edit the event name, date/time, location, description, cover photo, and other event details.
Post, edit, and delete posts on the event page timeline.
Respond to guest posts and comments.

Add and remove other co-hosts.
Message guests and see the guest list and RSVPs.
Promote the event by sharing it with their own Facebook friends.

Essentially, co-hosts have the same abilities as the original event creator. Adding them gives them full admin access to manage all aspects of the event.

Co-Host Limitations

There are a couple administrative functions that only the original event creator has access to:

Deleting the event – Only the original creator can delete the full event.

Event reporting – Only the creator can report abusive content or other issues related to the event to Facebook.

Besides these limitations, co-hosts can facilitate nearly all key event management tasks.

Adding Co-Hosts on Facebook Mobile App

The process for adding event co-hosts is very similar on the Facebook mobile app for iOS and Android devices. Here is how to do it:

Open the Facebook app on your phone or tablet.
Tap on “Events” from the menu at the bottom.
Select the event you created.

Tap on the “About” tab.
Tap on “Edit Event” near the top right.
Scroll down and tap “Add Hosts.”

Search for and select friends to make co-hosts.
Tap “Save” to confirm your selections.

This mobile process allows busy admins to seamlessly manage their events and co-hosts on-the-go.

Removing Co-Hosts

If you need to remove a co-host from your Facebook event for any reason, it’s a simple process:

Go to the About section for your event.
Click “Edit Event.”

Scroll down to the Hosts section.
Hover over the name of the co-host you want to remove.
Click on the “X” icon that appears to the right of their name.

Click “Save” at the bottom to confirm the co-host removal.

This will immediately revoke their admin permissions for the event. You can repeat these steps to remove additional co-hosts as needed.

Unresponsive Co-Hosts

If a current co-host is not doing their job or being responsive, don’t hesitate to delete them. Having inactive co-hosts will not help your event. Check in with your co-hosts occasionally to ensure they are still able and willing to assist with their role.

Event Co-Host Limits

Keep in mind there is a maximum of 15 hosts allowed for each Facebook event, including the original creator. If you already have 15 co-hosts, you will need to remove one before being able to add anyone new.

Co-Host Best Practices

Here are some tips to help you and your co-hosts effectively work together:

Establish clear responsibilities – Discuss event goals and determine who will handle what tasks.

Have regular check-ins – Set up a chat or call cadence to coordinate plans.
Share event insights – Provide co-hosts access to event data like attendance and engagement.
Give timely feedback – Let co-hosts know how they can improve and what they’re doing well.

Acknowledge contributions – Recognize your co-hosts’ efforts and the value they provide.
Collaborate on decisions – Get input from your co-hosts and build consensus for major choices.

Following these tips will lead to more cohesive and engaged cooperation between you and your event co-hosts.

Promoting Co-Hosts on Event Page

Once you’ve added co-hosts, you can make sure guests know who they are in a few ways:

List names – Specify the co-hosts by name in the event description or an “About the Hosts” section.
Tag in posts – When co-hosts post event updates, be sure to tag their names.

Feature photos – Upload pictures or selfies that include multiple hosts together.
Spotlight work – Call out specific contributions like “Jane designed these great event invitations!”

Promoting your co-hosts helps guests understand the full event leadership team. Their visibility can also increase credibility and enthusiasm for the event.

Co-Host Introduction Post

Consider making a dedicated post introducing all of the co-hosts once they are on board. For example:

“I’m excited to introduce Jane and Bob who will be co-hosts for our upcoming Summer Cookoff event!

Jane brings her amazing cooking skills and recipe ideas. Bob will lead activities and games throughout the evening to keep things fun.

Give them both a big welcome and feel free to reach out with any event questions!”

This is a great way to formally announce your co-hosts to your guests.

Troubleshooting Co-Host Issues

Managing co-hosts for your Facebook event can sometimes lead to issues. Here are tips for troubleshooting common problems:

Limited co-host engagement

Have a call to re-clarify responsibilities and expectations.
Change task assignments to find better fits based on skills and interests.
Reduce the number of co-hosts so remaining ones have more meaningful roles.

Boost motivation through feedback and appreciation.

Co-hosts overstepping bounds

Politely speak 1-on-1 to set boundaries on changes to event details or messaging.
Revisit the division of duties and the approval process.

Limit access to tasks until trust is rebuilt.

Conflicts between co-hosts

Moderate open and constructive discussion focused on event goals.
Act as a tie-breaker if consensus cannot be reached.

Reassign co-host roles to separate feuding parties.
Remove one or both conflicting co-hosts if issues remain unresolved.

Don’t let minor co-host problems fester. Have candid conversations early and often to get your event leadership on the same page.

Conclusion

Adding co-hosts enables you to distribute event management and grow your Facebook event’s reach. Select co-hosts strategically, promote them to guests, collaborate effectively, and address any issues promptly. Used well, co-hosts can take your event to the next level.