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Can you change a Facebook group from secret to closed?

Last Updated: 16th March, 2020

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All members of the group will receiveanotification that the privacy settings have changed. Whenagroup hits 250 people, you can only changeanOpen group to Closed or Secret, andaClosed group to Secret. You won't be abletochange the privacy again after this.

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Likewise, how do I change my Facebook page to a closed group?

Click on the “Edit group settings”tabin drop-down menu to reach at the Group settingspage.To go to the Group Settings page fromthe grouphome page, click on “Menu”button at the bottomright corner of the group cover imageand select the“Edit group settings” tab indrop-downmenu.

Similarly, can you make a post public in a closed group? Some people have suggested I make thepostpublic so that it can be shared outside of thecommunityboard but I can't find the option from the dropdown menu.You can't share a post from a Closedor SecretGroup. You should post it on yourprofile aspublic and then share it to the group(if theadmin allows that).

Then, how do I change group settings on Facebook?

From your News Feed click Groups in the leftmenuand select your group. Below your cover photo, clickMoreand select Edit Group Settings. Next to GroupName,click to change the group name. Click Save atthebottom.

How do I open a closed group on Facebook?

To leave an open or closed group, usethegear-shaped settings icon on the group's main pageandselect the “Leave Group” option.

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