How to Share a Facebook Post to a Group Page

Sharing a specific Facebook post directly into a group is a fantastic way to reach a highly engaged, niche audience. It allows you to place valuable content right where the most interested people are already gathered. This guide will walk you through the exact steps for sharing a post to a group on both desktop and mobile, plus provide some key strategies to make sure your shares are welcomed, not seen as spam.

Why Share a Post to a Facebook Group? (Thinking Beyond the Button)

Clicking "Share" is easy, but understanding the why turns a simple action into a powerful marketing move. When you share a post to a group, you're tapping into a pre-built community that has a shared interest. This is far more effective than just hoping the right people stumble upon your Page.

• Reach a Hyper-Targeted Audience: Are you sharing a post about vegan baking? Sharing it in a vegan recipes group puts it directly in front of thousands of people who are actively looking for that exact content. This focused approach is far more powerful than posting to a general audience.
• Spark Meaningful Conversations: Groups are built for discussion. By sharing a thoughtful post and asking a related question, you can ignite a conversation, gather feedback, and build genuine connections with potential customers or followers.
• Boost Visibility and Organic Reach: As Facebook Page reach continues to decline, groups offer a direct line to an engaged audience. A well-received share in an active group can translate to significant reach, engagement, and even new followers for your Page.
• Establish Authority and Credibility: Consistently sharing helpful, relevant, and non-promotional content within industry-specific groups positions you as a knowledgeable expert. When people in the group need a product or service like yours, you'll be the one they think of first.

How to Share a Facebook Post to a Group (Step-by-Step Guide)

The technical process of sharing a post is straightforward. The main difference is the interface between the desktop website and the mobile app. We'll cover both here.

Method 1: Sharing to a Group on a Computer (Desktop Version)

Using a desktop gives you a bit more screen real estate, making the process smooth and easy to navigate.

1. Find the Post You Want to Share: Navigate to the Facebook Page, profile, or group where the original post is located. Make sure the post's privacy is set to Public (indicated by a small globe icon). If it's set to "Friends," you won't be able to share it to a public group.
2. Click the 'Share' Button: Directly below the post's content and reactions, you'll see a row of buttons: Like, Comment, and Share. Click the Share button.
3. Choose 'Share to a Group': A dropdown menu will appear with several options. Select Share to a Group.
4. Select Your Target Group: A new window will pop up. In the search bar at the top, start typing the name of the Facebook Group you want to share the post with. Facebook will show you a list of matching groups you're a member of. Click on the correct one.
5. Add Your Own Context (This is Important!): This is the most critical step. A text box will appear above the shared post preview, saying "Say something about this..." Don't skip this! Add a sentence or two that explains why you're sharing the post and how it's relevant to the group. Ask a question, add an opinion, or connect it to another conversation.
6. Click 'Post': Once you've added your personalized introduction, click the blue Post button at the bottom right. Your shared post will now appear in the group's feed, pending admin approval if the group requires it.

Method 2: Sharing to a Group on the Mobile App (iOS & Android)

The mobile process is just as simple and follows the same core logic. The taps and menus just look a little different.

1. Locate the Post on the App: Open the Facebook app and find the public post you wish to share.
2. Tap the 'Share' Button: Find the Share button, which is usually located in the bottom-right corner of the post's frame.
3. Find the 'Share to a Group' Option: Tapping 'Share' will bring up a new menu from the bottom of your screen. Look for the option that says Share to a Group and tap it. It's often accompanied by an icon of a few people.
4. Search and Select the Group: A new screen will appear with a list of your groups. You can scroll through or use the search bar at the top to quickly find the group you want to share with. Tap the group's name.
5. Write Your Introduction: Just like on desktop, you'll see a text editor where you can "Say something about this..." Add your personalized remarks here to provide context for the group members.
6. Tap 'Post': Once you're ready, tap the Post button in the top right corner. Your post is now shared.

The Golden Rules: Sharing to a Group Without Being Spammy

Knowing how to share is only half the battle. Knowing how to share well is what separates helpful members from spammers. Nobody likes a person who just shows up to dump links and leave. Follow these best practices to ensure your content is always well-received.

1. Always, Always Read the Group Rules

This is non-negotiable. Most well-run groups have a "Rules" or "About" section. Before you share anything, read it. Many groups have specific rules about self-promotion, such as "Promotional posts are only allowed on Fridays" or "No links to external blogs." Ignoring these rules is the fastest way to get your post deleted and maybe even get yourself kicked out of the group. Respect the space the admins have built.

2. Personalize Every Single Share

Never share a link without context. Blasting a generic link across ten groups is spam. Instead, tailor your message for each group. Start a conversation!

• Instead of: "Check out my new blog post."
• Try: "I saw a few people here asking about X last week, so I wrote up this guide that covers Y and Z. Hope it helps! What's the biggest challenge you all face with X?"

This frames your share as a helpful response rather than a blunt advertisement.

3. Be a Member, Not a Marketer

A good rule of thumb is the 80/20 principle. 80% of your activity in a group should be about providing value without asking for anything in return. Answer questions, offer advice, comment on other people's posts, and participate in discussions. The other 20% of the time, when you share your own content, the community will be far more receptive because they already see you as a contributing member.

4. Share More Than Just Your Own Stuff

If you find an interesting article, a useful tool, or a great video from someone else that you know the group would love, share it! Becoming a known resource for valuable content - not just your content - builds tremendous goodwill and authority.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Sometimes things don't go as planned. Here are a few common hiccups and what they likely mean.

• The 'Share to a Group' Option is Missing: This almost always means the original post's privacy is not set to "Public." You can only share public posts freely. If a post is set to "Friends," only that person's friends can see it, so Facebook removes the option to broadcast it to a group.
• My Post Needs Admin Approval: This is a standard setting in many groups to prevent spam. It's not a reflection on you or your content. If you've followed the rules and added value, it will likely be approved. Just be patient.
• I Got Muted or Blocked: Unfortunately, this usually means you broke a rule (knowingly or not). Take it as a lesson learned. Review the group's rules to understand what went wrong, and be more careful in other communities.

Final Thoughts

Sharing a Facebook post to a group is a simple technical task but a powerful engagement strategy when done right. By focusing on providing real value, respecting community guidelines, and adding your own voice to every share, you transform a simple link into a meaningful contribution that helps build your brand and your network.

Planning which posts to share to which groups - and making sure you reply to comments on all of them - can quickly become a lot to handle. As our community grew, we knew we needed a simple way to manage our social media content and conversations without the chaos of legacy tools. We built Postbase with a visual content calendar to help plan everything at a glance and a unified inbox that brings all comments and DMs from all our platforms into one place. It helps us stay organized and engaged without constantly jumping between a dozen different tabs.