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An in-depth guide to adding other members to your public or private Facebook group
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Do you want to send a group invite to someone you're not Facebook friends with? Similar to inviting non-friends to a Messenger group, you can add anyone to your Facebook group in a few simple steps. You'll be able to send an invite by email on your mobile device or desktop computer. If you have a private group, you can also send invitations with a unique link. This wikiHow will show you how to invite people outside your friends list to Facebook groups using your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Things You Should Know

  • On mobile, click "☰" → "Groups" → tap your group → "Invite" → "Invite with email" or "Invite with link".
  • On desktop, click "Groups" → click your group → "+ Invite" → "Invite with email" or "Invite with link".
  • You'll only be able to "Invite with link" for hidden, private Facebook groups.
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Invite by Email (Mobile)

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  1. This looks like a white f with a blue background. Facebook is available for iOS in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store . [1]
    • If you aren't already logged in, enter your email and password to do so now.
  2. On iOS, this will be in the bottom-right. On Android, this will be in the top-right.
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  3. This will be next to Friends .
  4. You may need to scroll to find it.
  5. This will be below the group name.
  6. This will be next to an icon of an envelope.
  7. If you don't have the email address, ask them. In some cases, you can find the email address on their Facebook profile.
    • You can add multiple emails at once; separate them by commas.
  8. Your invite will be sent to the user. When they click the invite link, they'll be added to the group. In some cases, the Admin of the group may need to approve the members.
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Method 2
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Invite by Link (Mobile)

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  1. This looks like a white f with a blue background.
    • If you aren't already logged in, enter your email and password to do so now.
    • This method is only available for private, hidden groups.
  2. On iOS, this will be in the bottom-right. On Android, this will be in the top-right.
  3. This will be next to Friends .
  4. You may need to scroll to find it.
  5. This will be below the group name.
  6. A link will be created.
    • The link will expire in 2 days or after 20 people click it.
    • If you don't see this option, you'll need to ask the group Admin to change the Invite with link settings.
  7. You can paste the link in an iMessage or text. You can also tap Share in Messenger to share via Facebook Messenger.
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Method 3
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Invite by Email (Desktop)

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  1. Log into https://www.facebook.com/ in a web browser. If you aren't already logged in, enter your username and password to do so now. [2]
    • You should be on your Feed. If you aren't, click the Facebook logo in the top-right corner.
  2. This will be on the left sidebar.
  3. This will be underneath the Groups you manage or Groups you've joined header.
  4. You can find this below the cover photo.
    • A pop-up window will open.
  5. A new window will open.
  6. You can add up to 30 people at once. If you need to delete an email address from the list, click the X beside the email.
  7. This is the blue button in the bottom-right corner. Your invite will be sent to the user. When they click the invite link, they'll be added to the group. In some cases, the Admin of the group may need to approve the members.
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Method 4
Method 4 of 4:

Invite by Link (Desktop)

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  1. Log into https://www.facebook.com/ in a web browser. If you aren't already logged in, enter your username and password to do so now.
    • You should be on your Feed. If you aren't, click the Facebook logo in the top-right corner.
    • This method is only available for private, hidden groups.
  2. This will be on the left sidebar.
  3. This will be underneath the Groups you manage or Groups you've joined header.
  4. You can find this below the cover photo.
    • A pop-up window will open.
  5. If you're an Admin, you'll see additional settings.
  6. A link will be created.
    • The link will expire in 2 days or after 20 people click it.
    • If you don't see this option, you'll need to ask the group Admin to change the Invite with link settings.
  7. Click the link to copy it, and paste it to share. You can share on another social media platform, or you can send it in Facebook Messenger.
    • When users click the link, they'll be invited to join the group.
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