Create a closed group on Facebook

Create a group on Facebook and add people with similar interests. For example, share walking routes or talk about good books. Who can participate depends on the privacy settings of the respective group. The administrator determines whether it is set to public or private. All Facebook users can see the members and their posts in a public group. In a private group, only the group members see the other members and messages. In addition, the administrator determines whether everyone (Visible) or only group members (Hidden) can find the group on Facebook. Is privacy important to you? Then create a hidden private group. This can also be compared to a secret group. Only the members you added can find the group and see the posts of other group members.

Create a secret group like this:

• Open the site www.facebook.com and log in.
• Click on the left groups.
• Click on the top left Create new group.
• Under “Group Name,” type the name of the group.
• click on Choose privacy > Privately.
• click on Hide group > Hidden to create a secret group.
• click on Invite friends (optional).
• You must add at least one member. Type the name of your Facebook friend you want to join.
• Click on the name to add him or her.
• click on To make.

The group opens immediately. If necessary, add new people to the group on the overview page. Members can also post messages here.

Create a secret group in the Facebook app like this:

• Open the Facebook app.
• Tap the three dashes icon.
• Tap on groups.
• Tap on To make.
• Tap on Name your group and type the group name.
• Tap on Choose privacy > Privately > Finished.
• Tap below Hide group > Hidden.
• Tap on Create group.
• Next to the people you want to add to the group, tap To invite.
• Tap on Finished.

The group has been created. If necessary, add new people to the group on the overview page. Members can also post messages here.