How Do You Create A Group On Facebook?

By: Chanel Addams

Break Studios Contributing Writer

If you are wondering how do you create a group on Facebook, you can learn in just a few short minutes. Once created, you can invite your friends, make new friends and discuss related topics. You can create a group to support your favorite band, to talk about your favorite television show or to take a stand on a political issue.

To create a group on Facebook, you will need:

  • Group idea
  • Facebook account
  • Friends
  1. Decide on a group. Think about the type of group that you want to create. Use the Facebook search box to see if a similar group exists. If so, you may want to consider changing the name or creating a different group.
  2. Log in to your Facebook account. Sign up with Facebook if you do not have one. Spend a few weeks making new friends and adding old friends to your profile. To create a group on Facebook, you need to invite people to it.
  3. Click the “Profile” tab. This is on the top of the page. This tab will take you to your profile.
  4. Scroll down your profile page. Look for the “Groups” section in your profile. Click “Select All” to create a group on Facebook.
  5. Wait for a “My Groups” window to appear. This shows the groups you joined, and any pending invitations you may have. Click the link to “Create a New Group.”
  6. Enter your group information. This is the beginning step to create a group on Facebook. Here, you will enter your group name, network, description and category. Optional information includes email address, recent news and office details.
  7. Click the “Create Group” button. You will now be at the customize section. Specify the number of members you want in your group, upload a picture to represent your group, and create a URL to your group. After you publish this information, the member information will load.
  8. Invite your friends to your Facebook group. Place a checkmark next to the friends you think would be interested in your group. You can also invite people who are not on Facebook by entering their email addresses.

Tips:

  • After you create a group on Facebook, you can maintain it by selecting group officers, sending messages to members and keep certain members.
  • To delete your Facebook group, you need to delete all members and remove yourself.
Posted on: Feb. 27, 2011