How to join a group as a page when you re already a member

How to join a group as a page when you re already a member

One of the most common questions since Facebook Groups arrived on the scene is “can a business page join these groups?”  

Up until recently, Facebook groups were exclusively for personal profiles only to post and comment within then.   This meant sharing business posts from you personal profile and not being able to engage as a business.

Now the landscape for businesses has changed as business pages can now send requests to join as group members, comment and share posts to Facebook groups.

This is fantastic for businesses to boost their Facebook reach, it also enables businesses to engage with their local and global audiences, add value to group members by sharing their expertise, services and products.

Being able to interact to people in groups as business page can provide an alternative way to build brand awareness within relevant communities and of course, generate exposure in the platform.

The option is within the Facebook group settings; “allow Pages to request to join as group members.” and is active by default, unless the admin specifically chose not to let pages in.

So how do you join Facebook groups as a business page? Well, it’s as simple as asking to join the group.

If your personal profile account is already a member of the group, you can see on the left side of the page your profile photo that would say “Interact as yourself”, click on that button and you will see “Choose how you interact in this group”, this will give you an option to post, react, invite people, and explore as your Page or personal profile.

Ultimately, the Admin/s of the group will decide if they accept your business page or not.

This option gives businesses a chance to get involved in relevant communities and reinforce their brand and expertise, and make their business a recognizable source in their field.

If you’ve never engaged in Facebook groups, now is a brilliant time to explore groups and get started.

Facebook Groups provide an excellent option for marketers to expand their businesses. Although it is more typical for personal accounts to join groups, your Page can also join a Facebook Group.

Facebook groups are very important in the day-to-day activities of Facebook users, and getting your page into a group is not a tough process. Facebook stated that the ability to add pages to groups would assist a huge number of businesses because many celebrities, public figures, and brands use Facebook Pages as their primary account.

How do I join a Facebook group as a page?

Facebook launched a new upgrade in early 2019 that allows Facebook Pages to join Facebook Groups so that users may post and engage as their business.

However, Facebook has not made it particularly easy to join as a Page, and it is somewhat a little tricky. It's actually rather simple and quite similar to enrolling as your own profile, with a few minor differences.

Steps to join a Facebook group as a page

Step 1: From the left menu of the newsfeed, click on Groups.

How to join a group as a page when you re already a member

Step 2: Search for the Group you want to join in the search bar.

How to join a group as a page when you re already a member


Step 3: After finding the group you want to join, click on the Join Group button located right next to the Group name. After that, you will choose whether you would like to join the Group as your personal profile or as a Page & click the Join Group if the Group allows Pages to join.

How to join a group as a page when you re already a member

Alternative way to join a Facebook group as a page

Step 1: Switch your Personal profile to your Facebook page. If you are already interacting or using your page, then it’s okay.

How to join a group as a page when you re already a member

Step 2: Now, search for the group you want to join. You can also paste the Facebook group link to your browser tab.

Step 3: Send the join request and wait for approval. If the group has an auto-approval feature on, you can join the right way. Do not forget to answer the Facebook group qualifying question if there is any.

When joining a group as your page, there are a few things to keep in mind.🠟🠟🠟

👉If you can't join a group as your Page, it might be because the group admins don't allow Pages to join their groups.

👉You may need to wait for a group admin to approve your request, depending on the Group's settings.

👉Hidden groups that you aren't a part of won't appear in search results. When you join a group, other members will see that you've joined. Depending on the group's privacy level, non-members may be able to see that you're a member.

👉Answer the Facebook group qualifying questions. Sometimes group admins or moderators do not approve of the members who do not answer.

For pages joining Groups, bear in mind that:

  • Several people may be managing that Page. Depending on their settings, some or all of the people managing the Page can see and interact with posts and group members.
  • Group admins may not allow Pages to join their groups.
  • Pages can't be sent an invitation to join a group. They can only request to join.
  • If you've already joined a group as a profile and want to join the group as a Page, you can change who you're interacting as.
  • Only admins of the Facebook pages have the power to request to join a group.

Final Words

Brand pages use Facebook Groups to market their products and services. It's a three-step process to join a Facebook Group with your page. You can always look for the group you want to join, but keep in mind the limitations you may face. If you join your chosen group, be careful not to break any of the Group rules, as the Group moderators may still block you and misrepresent your page.

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Once you find the group you want to join, click on the + Join Group button located right next to the Group name. Then you choose if you'd like to join the Group as your personal profile or as a Page, then click Join Group. And that's it! You've successfully joined a Facebook Group as your Facebook Page.

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