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This wikiHow teaches you how to join a Facebook group, both in the mobile app version of Facebook and on the Facebook website. Groups are pages for users with a collective shared interest, such as local yard sales or a music genre. Keep in mind that the only way you can join a secret group is by being invited by an existing member.

Method 1
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On Mobile

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  1. The Facebook mobile app icon is a white "f" on a dark-blue background. Facebook will open to your News Feed if you're already logged in.
    • If you aren't already logged in, enter your email address (or phone number) and password, then tap Log in .
  2. It's at the top of the screen. This will bring up your device's keyboard.
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  3. Type in a group's name (or a word or phrase in which you're interested), then tap Search . This will search Facebook for accounts, pages, places, and groups that match your search.
  4. This is a tab near the top of the screen, just below the search bar. This will display any groups related to your search.
    • You may have to swipe the row of tabs here to the left to display the Groups option.
  5. The Join button is on the right side of a group's name. Tapping it will cause a "Requested" stamp to appear to the right of the group. Once you're accepted into the group by an administrator, you will be able to post in the group.
    • If the group is public instead of closed, you'll be able to see (but not interact with) the group's posts and members.
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Method 2
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On Desktop

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  1. Go to https://www.facebook.com/ . This will open your Facebook News Feed if you're logged in.
    • If you aren't logged in, enter your email address (or phone number) and password in the top-right side of the page.
  2. This field is at the top of the Facebook page.
  3. Type in the name of a group that you want to join (or a related word or phrase), then click the magnifying glass icon on the right side of the search bar.
  4. It's in the upper-right side of the search results page. This will display any groups related to your search.
  5. You'll see Join to the right of a group's name; clicking it will send a request to the group's moderator(s). Once you're approved to join the group, you'll be able to post in the group.
    • If the group is public instead of closed, you'll be able to see (but not interact with) the group's posts and members.
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    Will I receive a lot of notifications if I join Facebook groups on my iPhone?
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    You will usually only receive notifications if you have friends who are posting in the group. That said, you can turn off the notifications if they bother you in the settings of Facebook.
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    Do I have to join Facebook to be a member of a group?
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    Yes, you need a Facebook account to join a group or do pretty much anything on Facebook besides just browsing.
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    Can I keep visiting a public group without joining it?
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    Yes, if it's a public group, that shouldn't be a problem.
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      • Be sure to read the group guidelines before posting. Failing to comply with group rules may result in you getting blocked.
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      1. Tap the search bar.
      2. Search for a group name or keyword.
      3. Tap Groups .
      4. Tap Join on the group.

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