An engaging Facebook post gets your finest social media content noticed. However, Facebook is a fast-paced social media platform. The most eye-catching posts move down the timeline in no time. Your followers won’t see the content after a few hours unless they scroll down the page.
Make sure your post gets attention by pinning it to the first spot on your page. Keep reading to learn how to pin a post on Facebook and which devices you can use to do so.
The steps to pin a post are straightforward. It is even easier if you know Facebook policies for pinning content. Only editors and admins can pin Facebook page posts at the top business, Group, and organization pages. Public figures can also pin posts on their Facebook pages.
Using a PC to pin a post is not a complicated process. The following steps help you quickly pin a post on a computer:
- Sign in to your Facebook account from your web
browser.
- Click “Pages” (flag icon) in the left menu.
- Open the page containing the pinned
post.
- Find the Facebook post to pin or create a new
one.
- Click the “More” menu (3 dots at right top
corner).
- Select “Pin to Top of
Page.”
The content moves above the last post on the timeline. A stick pin icon appears next to the pinned post. One pinned post at a time is allowed on your page. Creating a new one unpins the previous pinned post.
You can remove a post from the top of the timeline when it is no longer needed. To unpin a Facebook post using a computer:
- Sign in to the Facebook
account.
- Tap the “Pages” flag to open the
page.
- Select the post you want to
unpin.
- Tap “More” (3 dots) on the upper right
side.
- Select “Unpin from Top of
Page.”
How to Pin a Post on Facebook a Page on an iPhone
Facebook makes it easy to manage accounts from mobile devices. Page editors and administrators can pin a post using an iPhone device.
The steps are as follows:
- Download and open the Facebook mobile app for
iPhones.
- Launch the Facebook
app.
- Tap “Menu” (the 3 lines at the bottom right of the
screen).
- Choose
“Pages.”
- Click on the page that will display the pinned
post.
- Select the post to
pin.
- Tap the “More” menu (upper
right).
- Select “Pin to
Top.”
The post stays first in the timeline until you unpin it. Tap “More” and “Unpin Post.”
How to Pin a Post on a Facebook Page on an Android
You can also use an Android mobile device to pin Facebook posts when you’re on the go. Here’s how:
- Find the Facebook app in the Google Play
Store on your
device.
- Download and open the latest version
of the
app.
- Open the “Menu” (3 horizontal lines)
on the top left of the
screen.
- Tap
“Pages.”
- Choose the page to pin your
post.
- Select the post.
- Tap
“More” in the top-right
menu.
- Click “Pin
Post.”
Your post will move to the first position of the timeline. A pin icon next to the post lets your followers know it is a pinned post. You can move the post to its original position as follows:
- Tap “More” (3 lines next to the post).
- Select “Unpin post.”
How to Pin a Post on Facebook Page on an iPad
Use can also use an iPad to pin a post on your timeline. Follow these steps to pin a post on a business, organization, or public Facebook page.
How to pin a Facebook post using an iPad:
- Download the Facebook mobile app for iOS.
- Launch the
app.
- Tap “Menu” (3 lines) at the bottom right of your
screen.
- Select
“Pages.”
- Choose the page for the pin to
post.
- Click on the post.
- Select “Pin to Top” from
the menu on the right side of the post (3
dots).
You can unpin the post whenever you want. Tap “More” and “Unpin post.” It will go back to its original position on your timeline.
How to Pin a Post on a Facebook Group Page
Sometimes group members or leaders post messages about upcoming events or meetings. Group page managers can pin posts to first on the timeline as a reminder. Note: Pinned posts in Facebook groups are called “Announcements.”
Facebook Group leaders can pin posts on a PC, tablet, or mobile device. Follow the steps below to pin posts to Facebook groups that you manage.
To pin a Facebook Group post on a PC:
- Launch Facebook from your web browser.
- Tap “Group” on the left side of the
screen.
- Select the group page to pin the
post.
- Create or find a post to pin.
- Tap “More”
(three dots) beside the
post.
- Choose “Pin to
Featured.”
Your post appears as the first announcement in the group page. Tap “More” and then “Remove Announcement.” Group managers can pin up to 50 announcements at one time. However, Facebook recommends posting one or two announcement posts to avoid confusion.
To pin a Facebook Group post on an iPhone:
- Open the Facebook
app.
- Navigate to the group of the intended pinned
post.
- Select or create the post to pin.
- Tap “More” then “Mark as
Announcement.”
Some users tap “More” a second time to ensure the post stays first in the timeline. Select “More” and “Remove Announcement” when you no longer need it highlighted.
To pin a Facebook Group post on an Android:
- Open the Facebook app on your
device.
- Tap
“Groups” then “Your
Groups.”
- Select the group page where you will
place the pinned
post.
- Go to “More” (the 3 dots)
on the right side of the
post.
- Choose the “Mark as Announcement” option.
Your post appears in the Announcements section (top of the group page). You can unpin it by tapping “More” and “Remove Announcement.”
To pin a Facebook Group post on an iPad:
- Launch the Facebook
app.
- Choose the group page where you want to pin a
post.
- Select the post to pin or create and publish a new
post.
- Tap
“More.”
- Select “Mark as
Announcement.”
Stick a Pin in It
Some of your followers don’t log in to Facebook every day. You may therefore need to leave content or messages visible on your page for a while. Pinning your post gives it time to gain traction. Viewers can share, like, or comment on the post for as long as you want them to.
Give your viewers enough time to engage with your social media content. Stick a pin in your most impressive or informative posts to grab as much attention as possible.
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