How to Share a Post to a Group on Facebook Mobile

Sharing a post to a Facebook Group from your phone is one of the fastest ways to get relevant content in front of a dedicated audience. Whether you’re sharing a fascinating article, a funny video, or your own business update, doing it right can spark discussion and build community. This guide will walk you through exactly how to share a post to a group on the Facebook mobile app, along with key strategies to make sure your shares are welcomed, not ignored.

Why Sharing to Facebook Groups is a Smart Move

Before we get into the "how," let's touch on the "why." Simply put, Facebook Groups are one of the most powerful, organic marketing tools available. Unlike a public feed where you're competing with everything under the sun, groups are niche communities focused on a specific interest, location, or identity. When you share relevant content, you're not just broadcasting, you're contributing to a conversation with people who are already primed to care.

A few quick benefits include:

• Reaching a Hyper-Targeted Audience: Sharing a blog post about dog training tips to a Golden Retriever enthusiast group? That’s hitting the bullseye. You’re reaching people who have explicitly raised their hands to say, "I'm interested in this!"
• Building Authority and Trust: Consistently sharing helpful, interesting, or entertaining content positions you as a valuable member of the community. People start to recognize your name and associate it with quality contributions.
• Driving Real Engagement: Group members are often more likely to comment, like, and discuss posts than the average user scrolling their main feed. A shared post can kickstart a meaningful conversation that a normal page post might not.
• Generating Traffic and Leads Organically: If you're sharing your own content (like a blog post or a YouTube video), this is a phenomenal way to drive traffic from an engaged source. People who click through from a group are often highly qualified visitors.

How to Share a Post to a Group on Facebook Mobile: The Step-by-Step Guide

The process itself is straightforward. Let’s break down the exact taps and swipes you need to make on your mobile device. For this tutorial, we’ll assume you’re using the standard Facebook mobile app on either an iPhone or an Android device.

1. Find the Post You Want to Share

First, navigate to the post you want to share. This could be a post on your own timeline, a post from a friend, or an update from a Facebook Page you follow. The most important thing here is the post’s privacy setting. You can only share posts that are set to "Public." If the post has a friends icon (silhouettes of people) or a "Friends of Friends" icon next to the timestamp, you won't see the option to share it to a group, because its audience is restricted.

Public posts are identifiable by a small globe icon, indicating they are visible to everyone.

2. Tap the "Share" Button

At the bottom of every shareable post, you'll see a row of icons for "Like," "Comment," and "Share." Tap on the Share button. It’s typically the farthest option on the right, often represented by an arrow arching to the right.

3. Choose “Share to a Group” from the Menu

After tapping "Share," a pop-up menu will appear with several options. You’re looking for the option that says “Share to a Group” or sometimes just “Groups.” Tap on that.

This will open up a new screen where you can select the specific group you want to share the content with.

4. Select the Group and Add Your Commentary

You'll now see a list of the groups you are a member of. You can scroll through this list or use the search bar at the top to quickly find the group you’re looking for. Tap the name of the group you want to post in.

This next step is the most critical for success. You’ll be taken to a new screen that looks like a standard post composer. At the top, you'll see a field that says "Say something about this..." with the post you're sharing appearing as a preview below it.

Do not skip this step! This is your chance to add context, ask a question, and explain why you’re sharing this with the group. A simple introduction can change how the post is received entirely. Try something like:

• “Saw this article and thought of our conversation last week about puppy teething. The tips in here are fantastic!”
• “This video made me laugh out loud! Has anyone else’s cat ever done this?”
• “Hey marketing pros! I wrote a guide on a new analytics tool and would love to get your thoughts on it. Is there anything I missed?”

Adding this personal touch shows you’re an engaged member, not a bot or a spammer just dropping links.

5. Hit "Post"

Once you’ve added your insightful comment, tap the Post button in the top-right corner. And that’s it! Your post has been shared.

One final note: many groups have post approval enabled. This means that after you share your post, it will be sent to the group's admins and moderators for review before it goes live. If your post doesn't appear immediately, don't worry. It's likely just waiting in the queue. Make sure you’ve followed the group rules to give it the best chance of being approved.

Best Practices: How to Share in Groups Without Getting Kicked Out

Sharing content is easy. Sharing content in a way that people appreciate - and that admins approve - takes a bit more thought. Follow these simple rules to become a welcome contributor instead of a nuisance.

Always. Read. The. Rules.

Every quality Facebook Group has a "Rules" or "About" section, usually pinned right at the top. Read it before you post anything. Many groups have specific rules about self-promotion, the types of links allowed, or the topics that are considered off-limits. Ignoring the rules is the fastest way to get your post deleted and your account removed from the group.

Don’t “Post and Ghost”

The worst thing you can do is drop a link and disappear. If you share a post, stick around. Reply to comments, answer questions, and participate in the discussion you started. Engagement is a two-way street. Being an active participant shows you value the community, and the Facebook algorithm rewards this by showing your post to more members.

Focus on Value, Not Just Promotion

The 80/20 rule is a great guideline here: 80% of your contributions should be about providing value to the group (sharing others' content, asking questions, offering advice), and only 20% should be overtly self-promotional. If every single post you share is a link back to your own blog or product, members will quickly tune you out. Build genuine connections first.

Tailor Your Message for Each Group

Don't just copy and paste the same message when you share a post to multiple groups. What resonates with one community might fall flat in another. Take 30 seconds to customize your introductory text. Mention something specific about the group or reference a recent conversation. Personalization goes a long way.

Troubleshooting: "Why Can't I Share this Post?"

Occasionally, you’ll run into a snag. Here are the most common issues and how to solve them.

• Issue: The "Share to a Group" option is missing.
  Solution: The most likely culprit is the privacy setting of the original post. Remember, a post must be Public (indicated by a small globe icon) to be shareable outside the original poster’s friend circle. If the post is set to "Friends only," you simply can't share it to a group made up of members who are not on their friends list.
• Issue: My shared post never appeared in the group.
  Solution: It's almost certainly pending admin approval. High-quality groups moderate their content to keep out spam. Be patient. If it’s been a few days, you can politely message one of the group admins to inquire, but often it’s best just to wait. It's also possible your post broke a rule and was silently declined by the moderation team. Double-check the rules to see what might have gone wrong.
• Issue: I shared a Reels video but all the audio is gone.
  Solution: This often happens due to music licensing issues. If the original Reel used a licensed song from Instagram's or Facebook's music library, the audio may be stripped when it's shared to a new context like a group. To avoid this, it's often better to share Reels that use original audio or royalty-free sounds if you want the audio to carry over reliably.

Final Thoughts

Sharing a post to a Facebook Group from your phone is a simple process technically, but a powerful strategy when done thoughtfully. By focusing on providing value, following the rules, and engaging with the community, you can turn a simple share into a meaningful connection that builds your brand and fosters genuine discussion.

To do this effectively across multiple platforms, especially when managing content for a business or brand, having a clear plan is indispensable. Since you can’t schedule shares directly into groups ahead of time, we find a solid workflow involves scheduling your primary content to your Facebook Page first and then manually sharing that polished, approved post to relevant groups at the optimal time. Our tool, Postbase, helps you lay that foundation by giving you a beautiful visual calendar to plan, schedule, and publish all your content across platforms, ensuring you always have high-quality posts ready to share.