How to Access and Edit Facebook Group Settings

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How to Edit Facebook Group Settings on Desktop

If you use Facebook on your desktop, here’s how to access and edit group settings

Step 1:OpenFacebookin your web browser and sign in to the account that manages the group.

Step 2:On the left sidebar, clickGroups.

Step 3:UnderYour groupson the left sidebar, find your desired group. Click thethree dotsnext to the group name, and then selectGroup status.

Step 3:Under theSettingssection in the left sidebar, click onGroup Settings.

Step 4:You will find most of the settings related to your group. Those include basic group setting such as name, description, group privacy (closed, secret, private), group link, color, and group types. You can even customize the membership settings like who can join the group, who can post, membership approvals, post approvals, etc.

Step 5:Additional features like pending member requests, pending posts, activity log, and membership questions can be found underAdmin Toolson the left sidebar.

Step 5:To manage options like archiving or pinning the group, selectCommunity homeon the left sidebar and click thethree dotsnext to the search icon. You can also manage notification settings for your group from this menu.

How to Edit Group Settings on Android, iOS, and iPadOS

Finding Facebook group settings gets confusing especially on mobile devices. But don’t worry. Here are the steps:

Step 1:Launch the Facebook mobile app, tap thehamburger iconin the top-right corner, and chooseGroups. Then, tap theYour groupstab and choose the group whose settings you want to change.

Step 2:Tap on theBadge iconat the top-right corner. TheManage groupscreen will open. Here you will see various features and settings. Tap on theGroup settingsoption to view and customize the majority of the group settings. Those include group type, name, membership settings, linked groups, and extra features likeMessenger rooms,watch party, etc.

Step 3:Other settings, such as rules and membership questions, can be directly seen under theManage groupscreen. Tap onPersonal settingson theManage groupscreen to pin the group or modify the group notifications. On Android, you can add the group icon as a shortcut on your phone screen.

Also Read:How to Find the Email You Used for Facebook on Mobile or Desktop

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Last updated on 01 August, 2024

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