The basic steps to post in a Facebook group

To post in a Facebook group, open the group, find the text box at the top that says "What's on your mind?" or "Write something...", click it, type your message, and then click Post. The text box appears in the same place whether you're on a computer or phone — it's always near the top of the group's feed, above everyone else's posts.

If you don't see a text box at all, the group admin may have restricted posting to certain members. Some groups only let admins post, or only let members who have been there for a certain amount of time. If that's the case, you'll see a message explaining the restriction instead of a blank text box.

Your post will show up in the group feed with your name and profile picture attached. Other group members can comment on it, react to it with emoji, or share it — depending on what the group admin has allowed.

Key Takeaways

  • The text box to write a post appears at the top of the group feed on both computer and phone versions of Facebook.
  • Some groups restrict who can post, so you may see a message instead of a text box if you don't have posting permission yet.
  • You can add photos, videos, links, or files to your post by clicking the attachment icons below the text box.
  • Once you post, other members can comment, react with emoji, or share your post depending on the group's settings.

Adding photos, videos, or files to your post

Below the text box where you type, you'll see a row of icons. The camera icon lets you add a photo or video from your phone or computer. Click it, choose the file you want, and it will attach to your post. You can add multiple photos at once — Facebook will arrange them in a grid.

Some groups also let you attach files like PDFs or documents. Look for a paperclip or attachment icon in that same row. Not all groups allow file uploads, so if you don't see that option, the group admin has turned it off.

You can also paste a link directly into the text box. Facebook will usually show a preview of the webpage — a thumbnail image, headline, and description. You can remove the preview if you want, or just leave it so group members can see what you're linking to.

Posting as yourself versus posting as a page

By default, your post appears under your personal name and profile picture. But if you manage a Facebook page, you can post as that page instead. Before you click Post, look for a small dropdown or toggle near your name that says something like "Posting as [Your Name]". Click it to switch to your page.

Not all groups allow page posts. If you don't see that option, the group admin has restricted posts to personal accounts only. This is common in groups meant for individual members rather than businesses or organizations.

What happens if your post doesn't show up right away

Sometimes a post takes a few seconds to appear in the feed — that's normal. But if it doesn't show up after a minute or two, one of a few things may have happened. The group may have a moderation queue, meaning an admin has to approve posts before they're visible to everyone. You'll usually see a message saying "Your post is pending review."

If your post disappears after appearing, or if you get a message saying it was removed, the group admin deleted it. This usually happens because the post broke one of the group's rules — check the group description or pinned posts to see what's allowed. You can message the admin to ask why it was removed.

Occasionally Facebook's automated systems flag a post as spam or against community standards, even if it shouldn't be. If that happens, you'll see an error message. You can try posting again with different wording, or contact Facebook support if you believe the removal was a mistake.

Editing or deleting a post you've already made

After you post, you can change it or remove it entirely. Hover over your post (on a computer) or swipe left on it (on a phone), and you'll see a three-dot menu. Click or tap that menu and choose "Edit post" to change the text, or "Delete" to remove it completely.

Once you delete a post, it's gone — other members can't see it anymore, and neither can you. If you just want to hide it from view but keep it, you can choose "Hide from timeline" instead, though that option isn't available in all groups.

You can edit a post as many times as you want. When you do, Facebook adds a small "(Edited)" label below the timestamp so other members know the post was changed.

Understanding group posting rules and restrictions

Most groups have rules about what you can and can't post. These are usually listed in the group description or in a pinned post at the top of the feed. Common rules include no spam, no selling products, no political content, or no posts unrelated to the group's topic.

If you break a rule, an admin may delete your post, send you a warning message, or remove you from the group entirely. Different admins enforce rules differently — some are strict, others are lenient. If you're unsure whether something is allowed, it's worth reading the rules first or sending the admin a message to ask.

Some groups also have posting guidelines about format — for example, they might ask you to include certain information in the title, or to post questions in a specific way. Following these guidelines makes your post more useful to other members and less likely to be removed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I see a text box to post in the group?

The group admin has restricted posting permissions. Some groups only let admins post, or only let members who joined before a certain date, or who have been members for a set amount of time. Check the group description to see if there are posting restrictions listed, or message an admin to ask when you'll be able to post.

Can I post the same thing to multiple groups at once?

No — you have to post separately in each group. Facebook doesn't have a feature to cross-post to multiple groups at the same time. If you want the same message in several groups, you'll need to copy the text and paste it into each one individually.

What's the difference between posting and commenting?

A post is something you create new in the group feed. A comment is a reply to someone else's post. Posts appear at the top level of the feed; comments appear underneath a post and are indented. You can only post in the main feed if you have posting permission, but you can usually comment on other people's posts even if you can't create new posts.

Can I schedule a post to go up later instead of right now?

Not in most groups. The schedule feature is available for pages and on your personal timeline, but not for group posts. Your group post will go live the moment you click Post. If you want to post at a specific time, you'll need to come back and post it manually at that time.

What happens if I post something by accident and want to remove it quickly?

Delete it immediately using the three-dot menu on your post. Once deleted, it's gone from the group feed. However, if someone already saw it and took a screenshot, you can't control that. The sooner you delete it, the fewer people will have seen it.