How to Find Facebook Groups to Join: Mobile & Desktop Guide

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Do you want to find new groups to join on Facebook? Searching for Facebook groups is easy; you'll just need to navigate to the Groups tab to see recommended groups based on your interests and activity. You can also search for specific groups or interests. Here's how to find a group on Facebook using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Searching For Facebook Groups

To find a group on Facebook, tap the menu icon and select Groups . Tap the magnifying glass to enter keywords or a group name, or tap Discover to find suggested groups. Tap a group's page, and tap Join group to send a join request.

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Using the Mobile App

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    Tap ☰ in the Facebook app. It's in either the bottom-right corner of the screen (iPhone) or the top-right corner of the screen (Android). This prompts a pop-out menu.
    • If you haven't already downloaded the Facebook app and created an account , you'll need to do that before you can find a group. You can download Facebook from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Play Store (Android).
  2. 2
    Tap Groups . You can find this tile in the area below your name. If you don't see it, tap See more to expand the options. [1]
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  3. 3
    Tap the magnifying glass. This is in the top-right corner. A search field will open.
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    Enter keywords for your search. For example, you can enter "volleyball" if you're searching for groups that play or watch volleyball .
    • If you're looking for a specific group, type in the group's name instead.
    • If you'd rather browse suggested groups, scroll down on the Groups main page to see all suggestions. You can also tap Discover at the top of the page.
  5. 5
    Select a group. Tap the name of a group that you'd like to take a look at. This will allow you to see the group's cover photo and posts if it's a public group.
    • If the group is closed, you won't be able to view the posts.
    • You cannot find a secret group without being invited by a group member.
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    Tap Join or Join group . This blue button is near the top of the page. Doing so will send a request to the group administrator.
    • To find a list of all your Facebook groups, tap the ☰ menu, tap Groups , and then tap Your Groups at the top. You will see your pinned groups, groups you manage, and other groups you're in. [2]
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    Leave a group (optional). If you decide you no longer want to be in a certain Facebook group, you can easily leave . Navigate to the group's page, and then tap the Joined drop-down menu. Select Leave group , and then tap Leave group again.
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Using a Computer

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    Go to the Facebook website in a web browser. This will open your Facebook News Feed if you're logged into Facebook.
    • If you aren't logged in, first enter your email address (or phone number) and password in the top-right side of the page.
  2. 2
    Click Groups . You can find this on the left side of the page, between Friends and Memories .
  3. 3
    Click the search field and enter keywords for your search. For example, you can enter "volleyball" if you're searching for groups that play or watch volleyball.
    • If you're looking for a specific group, type in the group's name instead.
    • If you'd rather browse suggested groups, click Discover in the left panel instead.
  4. 4
    Select a group. Click on the name of a group that looks interesting. This will open the group's page and allow you to view the posts in it if the group is public.
    • If the group is closed, you won't be able to view the posts.
    • You cannot find a secret group without being invited by a group member.
  5. 5
    Click Join group . It's below the group's profile picture. This will send a join request to the group administrator.
    • If you're accepted into the group, you'll be able to post and comment on other group members' posts.
    • To find a list of all your Facebook groups, click Groups , and then click Your Groups on the left side of the page. You will see your pinned groups, groups you manage, and other groups you're in.
  6. 6
    Leave a group (optional). If you decide you no longer want to be in a certain Facebook group, you can easily leave. Navigate to the group's page, and then click the Joined drop-down menu. Select Leave group , and then click Leave group again.
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Why can't I find a Facebook group?

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    The group you're looking for might be hidden. The admin of a Facebook group can set the group's privacy to hidden, which makes it so that only group members can search for it. To join a hidden Facebook group, someone from the group will need to invite you . [3]
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    The group may have been removed for violating Facebook's standards. If the group you're looking for was reported to Facebook for some sort of violation, they may have removed it. If you're a group admin and people can't find your group when searching, this could be the reason. [4]
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    You may have been blocked from the group. If you have been banned from a group, you won't be able to find the group when searching for it. If you were already a member of a group and suddenly can't find it, this could be the reason. [5]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/197647530805955?cms_platform=android-app&helpref=platform_switcher
      2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/185391984843735?cms_platform=android-app&helpref=platform_switcher
      3. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/494687427966946?helpref=faq_content
      4. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/367813436572934
      5. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/211909018842184?helpref=faq_content

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      1. Open Facebook
      2. Tap ☰
      3. Tap Groups
      4. Tap the search bar .
      5. Enter a search term.
      6. Tap a group's name.
      7. Tap Join Group

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