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Join a Facebook group
Join a Facebook group
If you can't join a group as your Facebook Page, it might be because the group admins don't allow Pages to join their groups.
Join a group
1.
Tap 
in the top menu.
in the top menu.2.
Enter the name of the group you're looking for.
3.
Tap the group name in the results and tap Join Group
.
You can join up to 6,000 groups. Once you reach this limit, you'll need to leave
some groups before you can join new ones.
What happens next
Depending on the group's settings, you may have to wait for a group admin to approve your request. Hidden groups
you're not a member of won't appear in search results. When you join a group, members of the group will see that you're a member. Non-members may also see that you're a member, depending on the group's privacy
level.
What to know about Pages joining groups
Several people may be managing that Page. Depending on their settings, some or all of the people managing the Page can see and interact with posts and members of the group.
Group admins might not allow Pages to join
their groups.
Pages can't be sent an invitation to join a group. They can only request to join.
If you’ve already joined a group as a profile and want to join the group as a Page, you can change who you’re interacting as
.
If your Page has been updated to the new Pages experience, first switch into your Page
.
Joining a group as a Page is only available from a computer or the Facebook app on your mobile device.
What happens when you're invited to a Facebook group
What happens when you're invited to a Facebook group
When someone invites you to a group and that invitation is approved by a member, admin or moderator
, you'll receive a notification that you've been invited to a group. You'll be able to preview the group and decide if you want to join.
While you're in preview mode:
You won't be able to post or comment on other people's posts in the group.
You won't be able to invite others to the group.
You will be able to react to posts in the group.
Members of the group can see that you're previewing the group in the members list, but those who aren't members of the group won't see you in the members list. You won't be included in the total member count.
You will be able to see the group's members list and content.
After your invitation is approved by an admin or moderator, you can use preview mode for 28 days. If you interact with posts from a group that you've been invited to, your invitation will extend for an additional 28 days. If you don't interact with group posts for 28 days, preview mode will expire.
You can leave a group
at any time. Learn more about how to how to join a group
, or invite new members to a group
.
Invite someone to join a Facebook group
Invite someone to join a Facebook group
There are a few ways new members can be invited to join a Facebook group:
Invite from the group:
Admins and members can invite their Facebook friends to join a group by selecting Invite
from the group.
Invite with email:
Admins can use email to invite anyone to join their group, whether or not they’re Facebook friends.
Invite with link (only available for private hidden groups):
If the group is a private hidden group, admins and members can use a link to invite anyone to join their group, whether or not they’re Facebook friends, if the admins allow
.
Once someone is invited to join a group, they'll be able to preview the group
before deciding if they'd like to join the group, unless they were invited to the group by email or invited to a private hidden group with a link. If someone is previewing the group, they won't be included in the total member count.
Note: If you invite people to a group, a group admin may need to approve the request before they can join. Pages can't be invited to join groups as group members.
Admins and members can only invite a limited number of people to join each day.
Invite from the group
Admins and members can invite their Facebook friends to join a group.
Classic mobile browser experience
Classic mobile browser experience
1.
Tap 
in the top right of Facebook, then scroll down to Groups
, tap Groups
at the top and select your group.
in the top right of Facebook, then scroll down to Groups
, tap Groups
at the top and select your group.2.
Tap 
Invite Members
below the group name.
Invite Members
below the group name.3.
Tap Invite
next to the names of the friends you want to invite. You can also type a friend's name in the search bar.
Updated mobile browser experience
Updated mobile browser experience
1.
Tap 
in the top right of Facebook, then tap Groups
and select your group.
in the top right of Facebook, then tap Groups
and select your group.2.
Tap Invite
below the group name.
3.
Tap Invite
next to the names of the friends you want to invite. You can also type a friend's name in the search bar.
Invite with email
Admins can invite new members to a group by email.
The email will include a link to the Facebook group, where the person can confirm that they want to join. In public groups and private visible groups, they’ll be automatically approved. In private hidden groups, they’ll have to be approved by a group admin. Only the person who received the email can join the group with that link. The link will expire after 28 days.
1.
Open the Facebook app on your mobile device.
2.
Go to your group.
3.
Tap + Invite
below the group name.
4.
Select Invite with email
.
5.
Add email addresses.
6.
Tap Send
.
Invite with link (only available for private hidden groups)
Admins and members can use a link to invite others to a private hidden group if the admins allow
. The link can be shared on or off Facebook.
Once someone receives the invite to join the group, they’ll then have to request to join and be approved by a group admin. Any Facebook user with the link can see the group’s About info and request to join.
The link will expire after either 48 hours or 20 people click on it, whichever comes first. After the link expires, you can create a new link.
Keep in mind that people who receive the link from you might understand you're a member of this group.
1.
Open the Facebook app on your mobile device.
2.
Go to your group.
3.
Tap Invite
below the cover photo.
4.
Tap Invite with link
.
5.
Tap the link to copy it, then share it. Alternatively, tap Share in Messenger
or More share options
.
Learn how to access your group’s QR code
to help people find your group.
Find Facebook groups to join
Find Facebook groups to join
To discover new groups you might be interested in:
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook.
in the top right of Facebook.2.
Tap Groups
.
3.
Tap Discover
at the top.
4.
Scroll down to see Friends' Groups
, Popular Near You
or More Suggestions
.
Learn how to join a group
.
How Facebook suggests groups to join
How Facebook suggests groups to join
What are suggested groups on Facebook?
Facebook makes personalized recommendations to help people discover groups and build community. Facebook may recommend groups that are similar to the groups you’re currently a member of, that your friends have joined, that are popular in your area or related to a topic you’ve demonstrated interest in on Facebook. Facebook doesn’t suggest private hidden groups
.
You can learn more about the group by selecting the suggestion to preview the group, or you can join the group by selecting Join
. If you think a suggestion is unhelpful, you can remove it and see fewer suggestions like it (see below).
How does Facebook suggest groups for me to join?
Facebook uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to make personalized recommendations about the types of groups someone might be interested in joining or participating in. The technology suggests groups based on the information someone has shared on Facebook and what groups people who share things in common with them have joined and participated in. For example, if someone sets their current city to New York City, the AI technology may suggest a group about sightseeing in New York City.
Where might I see suggested groups on Facebook?
You might see suggested groups in your Feed, in your notifications, when you visit a group that you’re a member of, when selecting Groups
from 
, or when watching a video or viewing an event on Facebook.
, or when watching a video or viewing an event on Facebook.What information does Facebook use for suggested groups?
Facebook takes into account a variety of factors when suggesting groups, including:
1.
Geographic information, like the current city listed in the About section
of your Facebook profile, to suggest groups with members nearby
2.
Demographic information, like language and age
, to suggest groups with similar members
3.
Groups someone you’re friends with has already joined or participated in and Pages they’ve followed
4.
Your activity in a group or Page, like if you’ve posted or interacted with posts about cars
5.
Your recent activity on other Facebook features like Marketplace, Search, Video and Events, like items you’ve sold, videos you’ve watched and events you’ve attended
6.
Trending or popular topics in groups
7.
Information you’ve added to your profile, like your interests
How can I influence what groups Facebook suggests to me?
We regularly update our AI technology to improve suggestions. However, sometimes we might get it wrong and show groups you aren’t interested in joining. Here are some things you can do to see more relevant suggestions:
Leave groups
you no longer find relevant
Update your current city
if it’s out of date
Remove friends
you’re not interested in keeping up with
Hide a suggested group you’re not interested in by tapping Remove
on the suggestion.
See the members of a Facebook group
See the members of a Facebook group
Classic mobile browser experience
Classic mobile browser experience
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook, then scroll down to Groups
, tap Groups
at the top and select your group.
in the top right of Facebook, then scroll down to Groups
, tap Groups
at the top and select your group.2.
Tap the name of the group and select Members
.
Updated mobile browser experience
Updated mobile browser experience
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook, then tap Groups
and select your group.
in the top right of Facebook, then tap Groups
and select your group.2.
Tap the name of the group and select Group info
.
3.
Tap Members
.
The member list will update automatically as people and Pages join and leave the group.
Anyone on Facebook can see who’s a member of a public group
. In a private group
, you have to be a member to see who the other members are. Keep in mind that Pages
may join a private group, and anyone who manages the Page can see who's in the group.
Difference between a member, participant and visitor in a public Facebook group
Difference between a member, participant and visitor in a public Facebook group
In public groups, you can interact with a group as a member or as a visitor. Once a member or visitor posts or comments in the group, they become a participant.
Member: someone who has joined the group
No admin approval required
Can post and comment
Possible exception: if admins turn on participant approval
, then members will need to be approved as participants before they can post or comment for the first time. Once someone is approved as a participant, their future posts might still require admin approval
.
Sees group content in their Feed and other places on Facebook, and can be made an admin or moderator
Visitor: someone who isn’t a member of the group
No admin approval required
Can post and comment
Possible exception: if admins turn on participant approval
, then visitors will need to be approved as participants before they can post or comment for the first time. Once someone is approved as a participant, their future posts might still require admin approval
.
Participant: a member or visitor who has posted or commented in the group
Admin approval required if admin has turned on participant approval
Can post and comment
Note: once someone is approved as a participant, their future posts might still require admin approval if the admin has set up post approval
.
Learn how to manage posts
if you’re an admin of a public group.
Leave a Facebook group
Leave a Facebook group
To leave a group:
Classic mobile browser experience
Classic mobile browser experience
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook, then scroll down to Groups
, tap Groups
at the top and select your group.
in the top right of Facebook, then scroll down to Groups
, tap Groups
at the top and select your group.2.
Tap Joined
below the cover photo and select Leave Group
.
3.
Tap Leave Group
to confirm.
Updated mobile browser experience
Updated mobile browser experience
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook, then tap Groups
and select your group.
in the top right of Facebook, then tap Groups
and select your group.2.
Tap the name of the group, then tap Leave Group
.
3.
Tap Leave Group
to confirm.
When you leave a group:
Members won't be notified if you leave.
You're removed from the member list and the group will be removed from your list of groups.
You'll no longer get group notifications or see group posts in Feed.
People will no longer know when you've seen a group post, even if you saw it before you left the group.
Your Settings
Turn notifications on or off for a Facebook group
Turn notifications on or off for a Facebook group
When you join a Facebook group, the default notification setting will be set to Highlights
, but you can change the setting or turn off all notifications for that group.
Choose what you're notified about in a Facebook group
Classic mobile browser experience
Classic mobile browser experience
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook, then scroll down to Groups
, tap Groups
at the top and select your group.
in the top right of Facebook, then scroll down to Groups
, tap Groups
at the top and select your group.2.
Tap More
below the cover photo then select View Group Info
.
3.
Tap Edit Notification Settings
.
Updated mobile browser experience
Updated mobile browser experience
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook, then tap Groups
and select your group.
in the top right of Facebook, then tap Groups
and select your group.2.
Tap the name of the group, then tap Notifications
.
From here, you can select:
In-app notifications
All Posts
: You'll get notifications any time someone posts in the group.
Highlights
: You'll get notifications for suggested posts and posts from your friends.
Friends' Posts
: You'll get notifications whenever your friends post.
Off
: You won't get notifications when anyone posts.
Push notifications
Member request notifications
Batch mentions
(Note: Notification settings for batch mentions in groups
, which is when @everyone is tagged, is only available from the Facebook app for iPhone or Android)
Sort posts in a Facebook group
Sort posts in a Facebook group
This feature isn't available on mobile browsers, but it is available on these devices. Select a device to learn more about this feature.
Sort comments in a Facebook group
Sort comments in a Facebook group
This feature isn't available on mobile browsers, but it is available on these devices. Select a device to learn more about this feature.
Pin a Facebook group to access it quickly
Pin a Facebook group to access it quickly
When you pin a group, it appears at the top of your list of groups. You can pin up to 10 groups at a time.
To pin a group:
Classic mobile browser experience
Classic mobile browser experience
This feature isn’t available in the classic mobile browser experience.
Updated mobile browser experience
Updated mobile browser experience
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook, then tap Groups
and select your group.
in the top right of Facebook, then tap Groups
and select your group.2.
Tap the group's name.
3.
Tap Pin
.
To remove a pin, tap the group's name, then tap Unpin
.
Manage badges in your Facebook group
Manage badges in your Facebook group
This feature isn't available on mobile browsers, but it is available on these devices. Select a device to learn more about this feature.
See a list of your Facebook groups
See a list of your Facebook groups
To see a list of your groups:
Classic mobile browser experience
Classic mobile browser experience
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook.
in the top right of Facebook.2.
Tap Groups
. You may need to tap See more
first.
3.
Tap Groups
.
4.
Scroll down to see your Pinned Groups
and all other groups you manage or are in.
Updated mobile browser experience
Updated mobile browser experience
1.
Tap
in the top right of Facebook.
in the top right of Facebook.2.
Tap Groups
. You may need to tap See more
first.
3.
Tap Your groups
.
4.
Scroll down to see your Pinned Groups
and all other groups you manage or are in.
Learn more about joining groups
.
