[Facebook page error solved] Profile is not linked to delegate page: profile should always be linked to delegate page

Getting an error while trying to create a post on a Facebook business page, due to profile not linked to delegate page? This error can be solved in a few simple steps.
[Facebook page error solved] Profile is not linked to delegate page: profile should always be linked to delegate page


With the latest upgrades to Facebook business pages, new errors are appearing, such as the impossibility to create new posts by using websites Facebook share buttons, if the current active profile is a personal profile and isn't the business page profile.

Facebook page post error: profile is not linked to delegate page: profile should always be linked to delegate page

The easy way to solve this issue is to open a new window on your computer, access Facebook website, switch from your personal profile to your Facebook page profile, and reload the Facebook sharing action.

Let's see in detail how to share this issue, in video and with a step by step walkthrough.

Step 1: Getting the Facebook page sharing error

It was previously possible to share a post using the Facebook sharing popup options to post on a business page instead of posting on your personal account, by using the Share on a page you manage option from a Facebook sharing popup.

This option is one of the many sharing options:

  • Share to news feed or story
  • Share on a friend's timeline
  • Share in a group
  • Share in an event
  • Share on a page you manage - will not work if you haven't selected the right profile

This error can be confusing, however it can easily be solved with following steps. It simply means that you are currently browsing Facebook under your personal profile, and not under the corresponding business page profile on which you are trying to create a new post.

Step 2: Switch Facebook profile

Open a new window and reach the Facebook site. From there, click on the arrow in the top right corner of the page.

You will then be able to access a button Switch profile or account, behind your main profile access link and the feedback button.

From the switch profile menu, you should be able to see both your personal profile and the business page profile - you might have several of them, and you should select the business account under which you want to create a new post.

By simply clicking on the corresponding button, the page will reload itself and you will be logged in as your business page profile.

Step 3: Reload the sharing page

Once the profile has been switched from personal to business profile, simply reload the Facebook sharing window. You will now have the possibility to create a new post directly under your business profile.

The sharing options will be limited to a few less than with a personal account:

  • Share to news feed or story
  • Share in a group
  • Share in an event

However, you can go on with the first option to simple share to news feed, and a new post will be published under your business account on your business page.

Profile and business page not working after turning on professional mode for Facebook profile

If you have been invited to join the Facebook Reels Play Bonus Program, which is the professional mode for profiles, you might have received following email inviting you to join this specific program for valuable content creators on Facebook:

Congratulations! As a valued creator on Facebook, you've been invited to turn on professional mode for profiles. With professional mode, you'll have the ability to unlock earning opportunities and gain access to content insights to help you grow your audience.

However, after having joined the Facebook professional mode for this profile, it might happen that you can still post stories and reels, but your profile is not displaying properly anymore. While you are able to join the Facebook Reels Play Bonus Program, your profile might not be working properly meanwhile

People still can not see your profile pic and you still get on your desktop the following error message: profile is not linked to delegate page. Profile should always be linked to delegate page.

In this case, first of all, you should never send your Facebook login info to anyone, for your own personal data security.

The best course of action is to contact the Facebook support through below procedure. It looks like something didn't work out properly with your page, the Facebook technical team should have a look at it.

How do I report that something isn’t working on Facebook? | Facebook Help Center

Can't login to Facebook profile because it is not linked to delegate page

If you can't login to your Facebook profile after having turned on the professional mode, and have deactivated your account, make sure to wait for 7 days after clicking on reactivation to be able to log back in.

Make sure also to clear cache and cookies from your browser, and try to login from an incognito mode on another device, after having awaited 7 days after profile reactivation.

Some users reported that waiting 7 days and logging back after having cleared all their browsers information has solved the problem due to switching to Facebook professional mode, deactivating and reactivating their professional profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an easy way to solve the problem if the delegate page is not available?
The easiest way to fix this problem is to open a new window on your computer, access the Facebook website, switch from your personal profile to your Facebook page profile, and reload the Facebook sharing action.

Yoann Bierling
About the author - Yoann Bierling
Yoann Bierling is a Web Publishing & Digital Consulting professional, making a global impact through expertise and innovation in technologies. Passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to thrive in the digital age, he is driven to deliver exceptional results and drive growth through educational content creation.



Comments (3)

 2022-05-25 -  Dulsanea
Thank you again for any assistance you can provide. It started this past Sunday when I got this email and followed the directions. My username is Dulsanea for my personal account and I do have a business page with the username SerenityReikiForAnimals. Today I am able on my Dulsanea profile to post stories and reels. Yesterday I couldn't. People still can not see my profile pic and I still get the message on my desktop the followimg: profile is not linked to delegate page. Profile should always be linked to delegate page. Would you like my log in info?
 2022-05-26 -  admin
@Dulsanea, First of all - you should never send your login info to anyone, for your own personal data security. I suggest you contact Facebook through this procedure: https://www.facebook.com/help/186570224871049 - Looks like something didn't work out properly with your page, the Facebook technical team should have a look at it. »  More information on this link
 2022-05-26 -  Dulsanea
thank you!

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