February 2, 2026

Create Facebook Page 2026 – Business/Creator Steps + Monetization

How to Create Facebook Page 2026 – Business/Personal Guide

Create a professional Facebook Page after recovering account. Perfect for businesses, creators, or communities. Download page videos later with Facebook Video Downloader. Tested February 2, 2026.

2min Creation Time

Unlimited Followers

Free Always

TL;DR Page Types Web/Desktop iPhone/Android Setup Checklist Page vs Profile Advanced Settings Post-First Optimization FAQ After Creation Monetization Mobile vs Desktop Related Guides

TL;DR: Create Page Fast

facebook.com/pages/create → Name + Category → Photos → Create.
Unlimited followers, ads, insights. Claim @username early.

Page Types Comparison

Type	Best For	Features	Followers Limit
Business	Brands/Stores	Shop, ads, insights	Unlimited
Creator	Influencers	Stars, highlights	Unlimited
Community	Groups/pages	Events, discussions	Unlimited
Public Figure	Celebrities	Stories, appointments	Unlimited

Create Page – Web/Desktop (2 Minutes)

1. facebook.com/pages/create → Choose category (Business/Creator)
2. Page name → Category → Description (50 words max)
3. Profile/cover photos → Location/contact → Create page
4. Customize → Publish

Name rules: Available, no numbers/special chars first.

Create on iPhone/Android App

1. Menu (bottom right) → Pages → Create new Page
2. Name → Category → Bio → Photos → Create
3. Add call-to-action button (Shop/Contact)

Page Setup Checklist

Step	Setting	Recommended
Profile pic	170x170px logo	Professional headshot
Cover photo	820x312px	Brand banner
Username	@YourBrand	Claim early
Call-to-action	Shop/Contact	Drives conversions
Bio	101 chars	Keywords + value prop

Business Page vs Personal Profile

Feature	Page	Profile
Followers	Unlimited	5K friends max
Insights	Post analytics	None
Ads	Run campaigns	Personal only
Shop	Native store	Links only
Multiple admins	Yes	Solo only

Advanced Page Settings

Messaging:

Settings → Messaging → Auto-replies → ON
Quick replies for common questions

Notifications:

Page → Settings → Notifications → High traffic alerts

Roles:

Manage roles → Add admin/editor/moderator

Post-First Optimization

1. Pin welcome post (explain value)
2. Add 3-5 posts (content samples)
3. Invite 50+ friends to like
4. Set up call-to-action button

Common Creation Questions

Page name taken?

Add "Official"/"Nigeria"/location → Check availability
Appeal via Help Center (low success)

Personal vs Page?

>100 followers → Convert profile to page
Business/brand → Always create Page first

Delete page later?

Settings → Remove page → 30-day cancel window

After Page Creation Checklist

Action	Path	Time
Verify page	Settings → Page verification	5 min
Add shop	Commerce Manager → Setup	15 min
Run first ad	Ads Manager → Boost post	10 min
Invite audience	Invite friends → 50+	3 min
Video backup	Downloader tool	Ongoing

Monetization Unlock

Requirements: 10K followers, 30K 1-min views, 18+ country
Page → Monetization → Eligibility check

Next: Make money guide

Mobile vs Desktop Differences

Device	Creation Time	Features
Web	2 min	Full customization
iPhone	90 sec	Faster but limited
Android	90 sec	Same as iPhone