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Do I Need Facebook Business Manager To Use UpHex?

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Written by Bradley Kipp
Updated over a month ago

Short answer:
You do NOT need Facebook Business Manager to use UpHex—but it’s highly recommended for organization, security, and getting support.


🏢 Start With: Facebook Business Manager (Recommended)

While optional, Facebook Business Manager is the best way to manage your ads with UpHex.

Why Use Business Manager?

  • Keeps all assets (Pages, Ad Accounts) in one place

  • Makes sharing access with teams or clients easier

  • Protects your Business Assets with FB, reduces account restrictions, etc.

  • Helps UpHex support you faster if there's an issue

👉 Create it here: business.facebook.com/settings
Just follow the prompts and add your Page and Ad Account.


✅ What You Must Have to Use UpHex

Even if you skip Business Manager, you must have:

1️⃣ Facebook Business Page

This is your public brand page where ads can link.

  • Used to display your business name and profile photo in ads

  • Must be a business Facebook page, not a personal Facebook page.

Tip: Make sure your Page is complete with a logo, bio, posts and contact info for trust.


2️⃣ Facebook Ad Account

This is where you create and pay for ads.

  • Created through Facebook Ads Manager

  • You’ll add billing details and choose your currency


💡 Best Practices for Using UpHex

Best Practice

Why it matters

Use Business Manager

Keeps everything organized & secure

Name assets clearly

Easier when managing multiple clients

Assign proper roles

Give only the access people need

Maximum Account Protection

Reduce FB Restrictions & Shutdowns


🎯 Final Takeaway

Do You Need It?

Required for UpHex?

Facebook Business Page

✅ Yes

Facebook Ad Account

✅ Yes

Business Manager

🚫 No, but ✅ Strongly Recommended


By setting up Business Manager from the start, you’ll build a smoother, safer workflow—especially as your account grows or you manage multiple brands through UpHex.

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