Understanding Privacy Settings and Page Admins in Post Sharing

When it comes to sharing posts on social media platforms like Facebook, the relationship between page admins and the individuals who share their content can sometimes be complex. Specifically, understanding who can see the identities of users who share a post and when page admins can access that information is crucial for maintaining proper privacy settings. Let's delve into the intricacies of this matter.

Page Admins and Post Sharing Privacy Settings

Page admins do not have access to the names of individuals who share their posts if those individuals have set specific privacy settings. These privacy settings restrict the visibility of the shared post to a select group of users. Essentially, the page admin can see that the post has been shared and how many times it has been shared, but not the specific identities of those who shared it unless those individuals have made their shares public.

If You Share a Post Directly from the Page to a Group

When sharing a post directly from the page to a group, page admins will know who has shared the post. This is because the sharing action is performed on their account, and the page admin has full visibility of their activity.

If You Share the Post on Your Own Wall with Privacy Settings

If you share a post on your own wall but have privacy settings on your profile, page admins will not be able to see who shared the post. The sharing action is performed on your personal profile, outside the page's control, and therefore the page admin cannot track the share.

Facebook Users and Privacy Settings

For Facebook specifically, if your question is about identifying Facebook users who hit the 'Post Share' button on a page post, the answer is nuanced. A Facebook Page Admin can only see the following:

Users who shared the post publicly on their profile Users who shared the post 'Only With Friends' and these friends are also connected with the Facebook Page Admin

Should any of the above conditions not be met, the Page Admin will not be able to see the Facebook User who shared the content. This ensures that users have control over their privacy settings.

Admin Access and Post Management

Admins with the necessary access rights have several capabilities, including:

1. Notification for Photo Uploads: Whenever a photo is uploaded, page admins are notified. This is a built-in notification system that ensures admins are always informed about content changes on their page.

2. Deleting Unfavorable Posts: Page admins have the authority to delete posts that they do not like, ensuring the content on their page remains in line with their policies and brand guidelines.

Understanding these dynamics can help page admins manage their content more effectively, while also respecting user privacy and maintaining a positive user experience.