It’s a reasonable worry: to run your ads, does a marketing agency need the keys to your social media accounts? The short answer is no — you should never have to hand over your passwords. Here’s how it actually works.
Partner access, not passwords
For Facebook and Instagram ads, an agency gets added as a partner on your account through Meta Business Manager. You stay the owner, the agency gets only the access it needs to run campaigns, and you can remove them with a couple of clicks anytime. Google Ads works the same way. At no point do you share a password.
Why this is better for you
- You keep ownership and control of your accounts and their history.
- You can revoke access instantly if you ever want to.
- Your login stays private — access is granted at the account level, not by sharing credentials.
Prefer not to connect your accounts at all?
That’s fine too. Lead generation doesn’t have to run through your existing social profiles. A dedicated landing page paired with a WhatsApp or form funnel can capture leads completely separately from your accounts — the leads still come straight to you. It’s a great option if you want to keep things fully separate while you build trust with a new partner.
The principle
A trustworthy agency works inside your assets with the minimum access required, never asks for your passwords, and makes it easy to revoke access. If anyone insists on your login details — or wants to run ads from their account using your money — treat it as a warning sign.
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