How to Create a Facebook Page

Launch a Facebook Page that becomes the identity used for all ad campaigns.

10 minutesBeginner

Why this matters

You cannot run Facebook or Instagram ads without a Page. The Page must be owned by your business, not a personal profile.

Step-by-step instructions

1

Visit facebook.com/pages/create

Sign in with a personal Facebook account (required - admin only).

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2

Enter Page name and category

Use your legal or trading name and the closest service category.

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3

Add description

Short, benefits-led description of what you do.

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4

Upload profile picture and cover

Recommended: 170x170 logo and 820x312 cover banner.

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5

Publish the Page

Click "Create Page". The Page ID appears under About → Page Transparency.

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Pro tips

  • Use square logo artwork only - avoid text-heavy cover images.
  • Name the Page exactly as your invoice/legal name for consistency.
  • Record the Page ID - it is needed for ad account linking.

Common mistakes

  • Using a personal profile instead of creating a Page.
  • Choosing a vague category that confuses audience targeting.
  • Naming the Page something hard to rename later - 60-day cooldown.

What happens next

Add the Page to your Business Manager to make it ad-eligible.