How to Find a Facebook Group URL on Mobile

Trying to find your Facebook Group's URL on your phone can feel surprisingly hidden, but it's actually just a few taps away once you know where to look. This guide will walk you through exactly how to find, copy, and share your group's link directly from the Facebook mobile app. We'll also cover a few pro tips for customizing and sharing your URL to help grow your community.

Why You Might Need Your Facebook Group URL

Before we get into the exact steps, it's helpful to understand why this little piece of text is so valuable. Your group's URL isn't just a web address, it's a direct invitation to your community. As a brand builder, community manager, or creator, having quick mobile access to this link is fundamental for organic growth. You're no longer tethered to your desk when an opportunity to share arises.

Here are a few common scenarios where you'll need that URL handy:

• Inviting New Members Personally: You're in a DM conversation and realize someone would be a perfect fit for your community. Grabbing the link and sending it right then is seamless.
• Cross-Platform Promotion: You want to add a link to your Facebook Group in your Instagram bio, a Tweet, a LinkedIn post, or a YouTube video description. Copying it from your phone is the fastest way to get it done.
• Email Marketing and Newsletters: A great way to drive high-quality members is by inviting your email subscribers to join your group. You can easily paste the link into the newsletter you're drafting on the go.
• Creating QR Codes: If you're at a networking event or have physical marketing materials like flyers or business cards, you can use a QR code generator to turn your group URL into a scannable code. This makes it incredibly easy for people to join.
• Collaborations and Partnerships: When you're partnering with another creator or business, they'll need your group link to promote it to their audience. You can send it directly from your mobile device without any delay.

How to Find and Copy a Facebook Group URL on the Mobile App (iPhone &, Android)

Thankfully, the process is straightforward and nearly identical whether you're using an iPhone or an Android device. The Facebook app's interface is designed for sharing, and your group's link is just behind the "Share" button.

Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Open the Facebook App and Go to Your Group

First things first, launch the Facebook app on your smartphone. Navigate to the group whose URL you want to find. You can typically find your groups by tapping the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and selecting "Groups," or by searching for the group's name using the search bar at the top.

Step 2: Locate the 'Share' Button

Once you are on the group's main page, look towards the top of the screen, just below the group's cover photo. You should see a "Share" button. It often has a right-pointing arrow icon next to the word. This is your gateway to the group's URL and other sharing options.

Note for Admins: If you are a group admin, your view might look slightly different. You will see an admin panel with tools like "Admin Assist" and a shield icon. The "Share" button should still be visible nearby, often next to the "Joined" or "Invite" buttons.

Step 3: Tap 'Share' and then 'Copy Link'

Tap the Share button. A new menu will pop up from the bottom of your screen with various options, such as "Share to your story," "Send in Messenger," or "Share to a Page."

Among these options, you will see one clearly labeled "Copy Link." Tap it.

That's it! The URL for your Facebook Group has been copied to your device's clipboard. You won't see any confirmation other than a quick "Link Copied" message that often flashes on the screen momentarily. Your link is now ready to be pasted wherever you need it - a new text message, an email, your Instagram bio editor, etc.

What if You Can't Find the Share Button? An Alternative Method

User interfaces can change, or your app version might look slightly different. If you're not seeing a prominent "Share" button, don't worry. There's usually a backup method nested in a "More" menu.

• Look for the Three Dots '...' Menu: On the group's page, look for a three-dot icon (...) near the top right. Tapping this usually opens a dropdown menu with more options.
• Find the Share Option: Within this menu, you should find a "Share" or "Share Group" option. Tapping that will bring up the same sharing menu from before, where you can select "Copy Link."

Understanding Your Facebook Group's URL Structure

Now that you know how to find your link, let's quickly break down what you're looking at. When you paste the URL, you'll see one of two formats:

1. A Numeric URL: This is the default URL assigned to every new group. It looks something like this:
   https://www.facebook.com/groups/123456789012345/
2. A Custom or "Vanity" URL: This is a memorable and branded URL that an admin has set up. It looks much cleaner, like this:
   https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourGroupNameHere/

While both links lead to the same place, a custom URL is infinitely better for branding, marketing, and memorability. It looks more professional and is much easier for people to recognize and trust. If your group is still using a long string of numbers in its URL, it's a great idea to customize it.

Pro Tip: How to Create a Custom URL for Your Facebook Group

Customizing your group's URL is a huge step in building its brand identity. Unfortunately, this is one of the few tasks you still need a desktop browser to accomplish. Facebook doesn't currently allow you to change the group URL from the mobile app.

However, it's a quick one-time setup:

1. Log into Facebook on a laptop or desktop computer.
2. Navigate to your group.
3. In the left-hand menu, select "Group Settings."
4. Scroll down until you find the section called "Customize Group." Right there, you'll see an option for "Web Address."
5. Click the pencil icon to edit it. You can then enter the custom name you want for your group (e.g., "AustinDogLovers" or "DigitalMarketingPros").
6. Click "Save."

Facebook will let you know if the name is available. Once you save it, your group will have a clean, branded URL that you can start sharing. Remember that you can only change this once every 28 days, and your old numerical link will still work.

Tips for Sharing Your Facebook Group URL Effectively

Just having the link isn't enough, you need a strategy for sharing it to attract the right kind of members. Having the URL on your mobile clipboard makes executing these tactics a breeze.

• Your Instagram/TikTok Bio: Drop your group URL into a link-in-bio tool like Linktree or directly into your bio if it's the only link you're promoting. Encourage your followers to join for exclusive content or community conversations.
• Welcome Emails: Add the link to your automated welcome email series for new subscribers. This is a warm audience that is already interested in what you have to say.
• Email Signature: Add a simple line to your email signature that says something like, "Join our free community for [Your Topic] experts here," and link to your group.
• Turn it into a QR Code: Use a free online QR code generator. Put the code on event slides, business cards, or even store signage to bridge your offline and online communities.
• Create "Teaser" Content Everywhere: Don't just post the link. Tell people why they should join. Create a Reel or a TikTok mentioning that you just dropped a free guide or an exclusive interview inside your group. In the caption, tell people the link is in your bio. The link you grabbed from your phone is now ready to be pasted right where it matters most.

Final Thoughts

Finding your Facebook Group URL on mobile is a simple skill that unlocks countless opportunities for growth. It all comes down to finding that 'Share' button to access the 'Copy Link' option, putting your community's front door right at your fingertips whenever you need it. Creating a vanity URL is the next step to making your group look professional and memorable.

Once you have your link, the real work of community building begins again - often involving scheduling promotional content across all your social channels. We found that legacy social media tools made this frustratingly clunky, especially with modern formats like short-form video. That's why we built Postbase to be a simple, reliable hub for planning, scheduling, and engaging with your audience across all platforms, leaving you more time to focus on what matters: your community.