How to Join a Closed Group on Facebook on Android

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Last Updated: June 1, 2021 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to join a closed group on Facebook. Closed groups show up in all searches and timelines, but only group members can see posted content.

Steps

1
Open the Facebook app on your Android device. The Facebook icon looks like a white "f" in a blue box.
- If you're not automatically logged into Facebook on your device, you will need to sign in with your phone number or email address and your password.
2
Find a closed group. Use the Search field at the top of your screen and tap SEE ALL, or discover new groups under Suggested Groups on your timeline.
3
Tap on the closed group you want to join. This will bring up the closed group's welcome page including the cover photo, the intro text, and the number of members in the group.
4
Tap Join Group. This is the large blue button below the group's cover photo at the top of the page.
- Depending on group settings, you might have to wait for an approval by a group member or admin. If you need approval, the Join Group button will turn into Cancel Join Request. You can cancel your request to join the group by tapping this button.
5
Swipe left under Related Groups. This will be right below the group's cover photo after you tap Join Group. You can browse a list of similar groups here, and maybe find another group you might want to join.
6
Ask a friend to add you to a closed group. If you have a friend who's already a member of a closed group, they might be able to add you without a join request or admin approval. Talk to your friends and find out if they can add you to a closed group.