How To Get Access To Facebook Ad Account: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide in 2026

As the expert of GDT Agency who working with Facebook ads for more than 5 years, I understand that getting access to a Facebook ad account is the first step before you can launch, manage, or scale campaigns. Whether you are a freelancer, in-house marketer, or agency, understanding the right process helps you avoid delays and permission errors. In this guide on how to get access to Facebook ad account, we will break down exactly how to request access, what roles to choose, and how to make sure everything is set up properly from the start.

How To Get Access To Facebook Ad Account: 2 Safe Ways in 2026

If you are an agency onboarding a new client or a business owner adding a teammate, the days of sharing personal login details are long gone, because sharing the login information and logging in from another device can make your account get flagged due to unusual activity.

Currently, there are two safe ways to handle access, which involve using Meta Business Suite to maintain a clear boundary between personal profiles and professional assets while still ensuring that your data is safe and your account is not flagged.

Method 1: The Partner Request (Best For Agencies)

This method is the standard for professional collaborations. You can think of this as a “handshake” between two companies. Instead of adding a specific person, you link your Business Portfolio to their Business Portfolio.

This method keeps your team’s personal profiles separate and secure. In 2026, it would not be exaggerated to claim that the method of Business Portfolio to Business Portfolio connection is the gold standard. Here are a few reasons:

1. Privacy First

When you use this method, the client never sees the personal Facebook profiles of your team members. They only see your agency’s business name. Your staff can manage the ads without having to “friend” the client or show up in their personal notifications.

2. Internal Control

In the past, people often added individual employees directly to a client’s account, which created a mess of personal notifications and security risks.

As an agency or business owner, you keep total control over your own team. Once the client’s Ad Account is linked to your Business Portfolio, you can decide which of your employees gets to work on it.

If an employee leaves your company, you remove them from your portfolio once, and they instantly lose access to all client accounts. You don’t have to ask 50 clients to manually remove that person.

3. Reduced Flagging Risk

As I said at the beginning, Meta’s AI is very sensitive to unusual activity in 2026. If a client adds 5 new individual people to their account at once, it can trigger a security lock.

However, when you link portfolios, Meta will see it as one trusted business entity connecting with another, which is far less likely to get your account suspended.

Method 2: Request to Share An Ad Account

This method uses the Meta Business Portfolio (the updated name for Business Manager) to invite someone via email and then assign them specific permissions for your Ad Account. Choosing this method offers a level of oversight that the Partner method doesn’t always provide.

1. Centralized Internal Control

When you add someone directly to your Business Portfolio, you remain the “owner” of the relationship. You can see exactly when they last logged in, what changes they made, and you can cancel their access instantly with one click.

2. Faster Troubleshooting

If an employee has trouble with their access, you can fix it yourself in seconds within your own settings.

With the Partner method, you often have to coordinate with the agency’s admin to find out why a specific team member can’t see the account, which can lead to “too many cooks in the kitchen” and delayed campaign launches.

3. Direct Accountability

Every action taken in the Ads Manager is tied to the specific person you added. If an ad budget is accidentally increased or a campaign is paused, the Activity History will show the exact name of the individual responsible.

→ This makes it much easier to manage a team and provide feedback.

4. Shared Asset Efficiency

Once a person is added to your Portfolio, you can easily “attach” them to multiple assets at once, not just the Ad Account, but also your Instagram profile, your Pixel, and your Product Catalog.

You don’t have to send multiple requests, but just need to check the boxes next to the assets they need.

How To Get Access To The Facebook Ad Account via The Partner Request Method (Best for Agencies)

For agencies, freelancers, and marketers, the cleanest way to onboard a new account is to request access as a Partner. This method is preferred because it creates a clear boundary between your agency’s team and the client’s internal assets. Keep in mind that, before requesting, you need to contact your client for their business portfolio ID, contact name, and contact email.

Note: You can instruct your client to find their business portfolio ID in the Business portfolio info page:

Now is the full-step guide on how to get access to Facebook ad accounts and business assets as a partner.

• Go to your Meta Business Manager, select the Business Portfolio you want to use to ask for access to your client’s business portfolio, and click on the Settings icon next to it. 
• In the Settings menu located on the left side of the screen, select Partners
• Click the Add button below Partner to request access from

• Choose Get Started

• Fill out the pop-up form with the partner’s contact info and partnership info, then select Next: Request asset types

• Select types of assets (such as pages and ad accounts) and permissions (partial or full control) as you want, then choose Next: Confirm and review

• Review your request before you Send it to your client

• Now, ask your client to check for an email from the Business Manager. Tell them to click on View in Business Manager, choose specific assets and levels of permissions to share, then confirm. 

Now, you will have access to your client’s pages and Facebook ad accounts in this business portfolio.

How To Get Access To The Facebook Ad Account via The Request to Share An Ad Account Method

To get access to a Facebook ad account through the Request to Share an Ad Account method, you simply ask the ad account owner to grant your Business Portfolio permission inside Meta Business Manager, without transferring ownership or control.

Here is how to get access to Facebook ad accounts as an individual.

• Go to Meta Business Manager at https://business.facebook.com/, then click on the Settings icon next to the Business Portfolio you want to use to request access to the client’s ad account.
• In the Settings menu on the left, select Accounts, then choose Ad Accounts
• Click Add

• Then, select Request to share an ad account

• Enter your client’s Ad account ID (contact them for this), then select Next

• Now, you need to select roles that fit your needs. For example, here I select Manage ad accounts to have full control. Click Confirm.

• Your request is sent

• Then, ask your client to go to Meta Business Settings to review your request and accept it. 

That’s it! Pretty simple, right? As soon as the request is accepted, you will see the ad account of your client in your Business Manager. You will have the right to create and edit campaigns, view performance, and more.

What Your Client Needs To Do To Approve The Request?

After you’ve sent the request, your client can follow these steps to approve it. You can copy and send this directly to them if needed.

• Log in and go to Business Settings in Meta Business Manager.
• In the left menu, click Requests.
• Open the Received tab to see pending requests. If there’s a small notification icon, it means something is waiting.
• Under Ad Accounts, find your agency’s request and click Respond to Request.
• Select Approve and confirm their password if prompted.

Once approved, your access will be activated automatically.

How to Check Who Has Access to a Meta Business Portfolio?

Maintaining a secure ad account in 2026 starts with knowing exactly who has the keys to your digital front door. Regularly auditing your Meta Business Portfolio ensures that former employees, outdated agencies, or unauthorized users haven’t retained access to your sensitive data and payment methods.

To see everyone who has access, you need to check both People and Partners inside the Meta Business Suite.

Step 1: Go to Meta Business Suite → ‘Settings‘ → ‘Users‘ → ‘People‘. You can directly access this link to check it.

Step 2: Go to Meta Business Suite → ‘Settings’ using this direct link. Under ‘Users’ → select ‘Partners’. You can directly access this link to check too.

Make sure you complete both steps to get the full picture of who has access to your Business Portfolio.

Summary

This article has equipped you with a complete guide on how to get access to Facebook ad account, as well as how to give agency access to your Facebook ad account and other business assets.

If you encounter any difficulties in this process, don’t bother to contact GDT Agency. GDT Agency embodies Global Platforms, Local Support, and Instant Growth by pairing worldwide advertising reach with dedicated regional assistance. Our advertising accounts access means you can advertise on Facebook, Google, and TikTok globally, while enjoying responsive, local customer care.

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