How do I pause a Facebook group that I admin?
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Computer HelpIf you're an admin of a group, you can pause your group if you need a break from maintaining it or if you need time to catch up on tasks such as managing posts or membership. A message will be added to the top of the group explaining that all activity is paused. New posts, comments and reactions are paused for everyone, including admins.
If you’re a group admin and you want to permanently remove your group from Facebook, you can delete it. Learn more about the differences between pausing and deleting a group.
To pause a group:
- From your Feed, click Groups in the left menu and select your group. If you don't see Groups, click See more.
- Click
below the cover photo.
- Select Pause group.
- Select a reason for pausing the group, then click Continue. To confirm you want to pause your group, click Continue again.
- You will then have the option to write a group announcement about the pause, and schedule when the group will automatically resume.
- Click Pause Group at the bottom.
To change when a group will automatically resume:
- From your Feed, click Groups in the left menu and select your group. If you don't see Groups, click See more.
- Click Edit below the cover photo, then adjust the date and time and click Confirm.
To resume a group:
- From your Feed, click Groups in the left menu and select your group. If you don't see Groups, click See more.
- Click Resume below the cover photo, then click Confirm.
When a group is paused, members can still:
- Delete their existing posts or comments
- Access their information
- Leave the group
Keep in mind that Facebook can continue to enforce Community Standards when the group is paused.