Facebook is a place where stories—sometimes advice and other times a shared appreciation of something silly or significant—are exchanged between people. Sometimes, you might want to share a thought on the platform, but while avoiding using your own name in doing so. You simply want to hide that these are your views because it may be controversial or to keep your identity hidden. If, for example, you wish to post a personal status where we can help, but you are embarrassed about asking everyone on Facebook, then use the anonymous feature.
Here, we will guide you through everything you need to learn about posting anonymously on a Facebook group, not only with desktop steps as well as mobile steps but also, more or less, the motive idea for doing that and what to do if you can’t find the anonymous posting option.
Why Post Anonymously On Facebook?
Using the anonymous post is pretty simple. Let’s start with some basics on why you would need it in the first place.
Real Feedback Wanted: You’ve got a problem or question that you don’t want to be attaching your name with it. Posting anonymously can ensure that you receive genuine feedback without anyone feeling threatened to tell how they truly feel because it is from YOU.
Personal stories: You might have a personal story you want to share, but not ready for everyone in your group (or the world) to know it was yours. Being anonymous gives you the space to be vulnerable without being too open.
Avoiding Judgement: Sometimes, the person who posted leads to people judging even before jumping on what has been responded to. They tend to respond more authentically when you remain anonymous, and they are reacting to your words, not who or what you believe in.
Disassociating your name: Whether you are being judged or made fun of, anonymity and the ability to post is truly a gift from heaven. You can get into the conversations where you would normally have been too shy to speak.
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How To Post Anonymously On Facebook Group?
How to Post Anonymously in Facebook Group Using Desktop
Posting anonymously on Facebook is easy, albeit slightly different from the desktop and mobile versions. Well, desktop first, so let’s get to it:
Signing In: Log in to your desktop or laptop Facebook account and open up the group you would like post something anonymously in Open Facebook
Find the Posting Section: After entering your group, look for where they say, “Compose Post” or “Write Something.“ This is generally where you would go to write a post, right?
Choose an Anonymous Post: Under the post area, you will see a “Anonymous Post” option. Tap on it.
Once you select this, a confirmation message will appear informing on how anonymous posts are managed. Read it; you will get a real idea of how anonymous (or not) Facebook anonymity actually is. After this, click on the “I want to post anonymously” button.
Create your post: After you have set everything up, create a new post. Once you are happy with your write-up, click on “Submit.”
How it works: For private Facebook groups, it appears as “Group member,” and in public groups, it appears as a “Group participant.”
And that’s it! So whatever you share having your name hidden — invisible like a ninja in the dark. In fact, you can even see how people are responding and interacting to the posts in comments and your notifications, without ever letting them know you can see it.
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How to Make an Anonymous Facebook Group Post from your iPhone
Here is how to do it on your iPhone, you will find that if you are traveling and have no browser access or need an anonymous post immediately.
Open the Facebook App: Open up your iPhone to the facebook app and then click on three horizontal lines at bottom right corner which will open a menu. Menu ▸ Groups > ‘Choose the Group’
Navigate To The Post Section: Just like on a desktop, you will have to go under the ‘Compose post’ or, in a few cases, find the Write Something section. This usually appears at the top of your Facebook feed.
Tap Anonymous Post: It will give you the option “Anonymous Post”. Tap on it.
Click on the Anonymity Switch / Toggle. You will get a prompt suggesting that if you want to post anonymously, you should tap this switch to turn it on.
Review and Submit: When you publish a new post, you will see this pop-up that informs your posts is pending review. This is to ensure your post complies with the group rules, and Facebook Community Standards. When ready, tap ‘Submit’.
Your post will be available once the group admins have approved it. Whether you are using a desktop, your name will simply be called “Group member” or “Group participant.”
Post Anonymously on Facebook Group via Android
On an Android, you will need to do a similar process:
Open Facebook: In a similar manner to the iPhone, you can navigate to the desired Facebook group where you wish to write a post. Or find the “Write Something” option at the top of your feed.
Choose Your Group: If you are posting in a Facebook group where you may or may not be a member, follow the additional steps. Select the group on which you want to post an anonymous.
Make Your Way to the Post Section: Scroll Down to ‘Compose Post’ or Write Somewhere, and You Will Find “Anonymous Post”.
Enable Anonymity: Switch to the anonymous option. This part is mandatory whether you’re writing from your feed or in a group. Proceed to write your post.
Post your post: Once you receive the pop-up that a post needs to be approved, automatically tap on it and submit. Approved, your post is live.
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Why Can I Not Post Anomyous On Facebook Group?
To be sure, the idea is certainly helpful when being used from one position or another but Facebook actually bans anonymous posting on certain types of groups. Here are a few reasons why you may be disallowed from posting anonymously:
Admins have turned it off: This feature is disabled for that group. It is up to the admins whether they want an anonymous post in the group or not.
Groups cannot do this: Sometimes you just don’t inherit the permission, either due to settings or group type.
Group Rules: Although anonymous writing is legal, some groups still prohibit posts from anonymous accounts. Before you post anonymously, make sure to read the group’s rules. If the group that you’re a part of does not allow anonymous posting, the unfortunately you will be unable to use the feature.
Further, trying to bypass these rules, may cause you to be banned from the group. Instead, if you cannot post anonymously, reaching out to the group admins and asking them if they can enable anonymous posting could benefit you. Or they might be down with it (and enough other folks have also expressed interest in anonymous posting).
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Conclusion
One of the most potent things about creating an anonymous post on a Facebook group is that people can communicate without fear or detection. Whether that means asking people for advice, venting your personal story, or you just want to stay below the radar, anonymous posts can help free speech.
It is important to emphasize that this removes your view from the rest of the group members but not those who own or run the groups, and it does NOT hide you from Facebook itself—which, in essence, assists high safety levels on the one hand and prevents abuse for a feature like this—with all due respect!
So now, when you have something to share but don’t feel quite confident enough yet to claim it as your own — try posting anonymously. It could be EXACTLY what you need to make it through whatever support or feedback you are seeking, without any pressure whatsoever.
