If you manage multiple Facebook Pages for the same organisation—such as a golf club and a sports club—you may want to consolidate them into one central page to streamline management and engagement.
Merging Facebook Pages is possible, but it comes with strict eligibility requirements and potential limitations. This guide walks you through the 2025 process, including updated steps and best practices based on Facebook’s latest instructions.
Before You Begin: Key Requirements for Merging Facebook Pages
To successfully merge two or more Facebook Pages:
- You must be an admin of all Pages involved.
- Pages must have similar names and represent the same entity (e.g. “[Club Name] – Golf Club” and “[Club Name] – Sports Club”).
- The Pages must have:
- Matching names (exact match is often required for the merge option to appear)
- Identical business details – address, phone number, and website
- The same category, such as “Local Business” or “Sports Club”
- Pages should be under the same Business Manager if one is used.
Important: The “Merge Pages” option will not appear under Settings & Privacy > Settings > Page Setup unless both pages have nearly identical names.
What Happens When You Merge Facebook Pages?
- The followers and check-ins from the merged (secondary) page(s) will be transferred to the main page.
- Content (posts, photos, reviews, etc.) will NOT be transferred.
- The merged pages will be permanently removed.
- Facebook will send a confirmation email after the merge is submitted, but this may take some time to arrive.
How to Merge Facebook Pages (Step-by-Step)
- Prepare All Pages for Merge
- Align names and categories across all pages
- Use consistent business info (address, phone, website)
- Update profile and cover photos to match
- Access the Facebook Merge Tool
- Visit: https://www.facebook.com/pages/merge
- You must be logged in to a Facebook account with admin access to all relevant pages.
- Submit the Merge Request
- Select the main page (destination)
- Select the page(s) you want to merge into it
- Follow the on-screen instructions and confirm submission
- Wait for Facebook Review
- Facebook will review the request and notify you by email.
- If approved, the changes usually occur within a few hours to a few days.
Tips for a Smooth Transition
- Back up important content from the pages being merged.
- Post a notice on all pages to let followers know about the upcoming merge.
- Pin a post on the main page explaining the change.
- After merging, invite any missing followers using the “Invite Friends to Like Page” feature.
What If Facebook Denies Your Merge Request?
If your merge is denied:
- Double-check that page names and details are closely aligned.
- Update profile and cover images to match.
- Try submitting the request again after adjustments.
If unsuccessful after multiple attempts:
- Post a final message on the old page directing users to follow the new one.
- Update the bio and page description with a link to the main page.
