How to Connect to Your Facebook Group for Use in the Social Planner

PXME’s Social Planner allows you to manage all your social media accounts in one place. By connecting your Facebook Groups, you can schedule, publish, and manage posts alongside your Facebook Pages, Instagram, and Google Business Profile.

Step 1: Gain Admin Access to the Facebook Group

1. Request Admin Role

   • Ask an existing admin to add your Facebook Page as an admin in the group.

   • If you’re already an admin via your personal profile, request to add your Page as an admin.

   • To do this: go to the group’s Members list, locate your Page, and select Add as Admin.

2. Accept the Invitation

   • Switch to your Facebook Page.

   • Accept the Admin Invite.

   • Once accepted, the group will appear under your Page’s Groups section.

⚠️ Important: You must post as your Page, not your personal profile. This is required for Social Planner connection.

Step 2: Add LeadConnector to Your Facebook Group

1. From Facebook, click Groups in the left-hand menu.

2. Select your Group (click See More if it’s not visible).

3. Go to Group Settings.

4. Scroll to Apps and click the pencil icon.

5. Click Add Apps.

6. Search for LeadConnector and add it to your group.

✅ Note: Facebook’s API does not support connecting personal profiles. Only Pages and Groups can be connected.

Step 3: Connect the Group in PXME

1. In PXME, go to Marketing > Social Planner > Settings (gear icon).

2. Click Connect a new Facebook Page or Group.

3. If this is your first time connecting, enable all permissions for LeadConnector.

4. Click Continue.

5. Select your Group(s) from the list and click Allow.

6. Your group is now connected and can be managed in Social Planner Settings.

FAQ

Q1: What can I do once my group is connected?
You can schedule, create, and post directly into your Facebook Group — alongside Pages, Instagram, and Google Business Profile — all from one dashboard.

Q2: What setup is required before connecting?
You must:

1. Be an Admin of the group.

2. Add LeadConnector as an authorized app in the group.

Q3: How do I add LeadConnector to my group?
Go to your Group’s Settings > Apps > Add Apps, search for LeadConnector, and add it.

Q4: Can I connect my personal profile?
No. Facebook’s API only allows Pages and Groups to connect — not personal profiles.

Q5: Can I manage accounts after connecting?
Yes. Go to Social Planner Settings to add, remove, or update connected Pages and Groups at any time.