Connecting your Facebook page to Hootsuite can help streamline your social media management. Hootsuite allows you to manage multiple social media accounts, including Facebook, from one centralized dashboard. This can save you time and make it easier to keep your Facebook page active and updated. In this article, we’ll walk through the steps for connecting your Facebook page to your Hootsuite account.
Prerequisites
Before connecting your Facebook page to Hootsuite, make sure you have the following:
- An existing Facebook page that you manage as a page admin or editor
- Access to your Facebook page’s login credentials (email/username and password)
- A Hootsuite account (either free or paid)
If you don’t already have a Hootsuite account, you can sign up for one at hootsuite.com. Hootsuite offers a free plan for managing up to 3 social media profiles, as well as paid plans for managing additional profiles and unlocking more features.
Connect Facebook to Hootsuite – Step-by-Step
Follow these steps to connect your Facebook page to your Hootsuite dashboard:
- Log in to your Hootsuite dashboard at hootsuite.com or via the mobile app.
- Click on the “Streams” icon on the left sidebar.
- Click “Add Stream” at the top.
- Select “Facebook Page” from the list of options.
- Enter your Facebook page name in the search bar and select it when it pops up.
- Enter your Facebook login email and password when prompted.
- Click “Allow” to grant Hootsuite access to manage your Facebook page.
- Your Facebook page is now connected! It will appear as a new stream in your Hootsuite dashboard.
Once your Facebook page is connected, you’ll be able to compose and schedule posts, engage with comments, view analytics, and more all from within Hootsuite.
Posting to Facebook from Hootsuite
Posting to your connected Facebook page from Hootsuite is easy. Here’s how:
- Go to the Facebook stream for your page in Hootsuite.
- Click “Message” to compose a new post.
- Add your text, emojis, images, videos, etc.
- Select a publishing time – send the post immediately or schedule it for later.
- Click “Send.”
Your post will publish to your Facebook page at the designated time. You can manage your Facebook page’s content alongside your other connected social media accounts right within Hootsuite.
Other Facebook Page Actions in Hootsuite
In addition to composing posts, you can take other actions for your connected Facebook page right from your Hootsuite dashboard:
- Analytics – View page likes, post reach, and other Facebook metrics.
- Comments – Reply to, delete, or report comments on your page’s posts.
- Messages – See and respond to private messages.
- Notifications – Get alerts about comments, messages, and more.
Having all of your Facebook page management tools in one place makes it much easier to stay on top of updates and engagement.
Adding Admins and Editors
As the primary admin of your Facebook page, you can add other admins and editors in Hootsuite. Here’s how:
- Go to your Facebook page stream.
- Click the gear icon and select “Permissions.”
- Enter the name or email address of the person you want to add.
- Select “Admin” or “Editor” to set their permission level.
- Click “Add” and they will be notified via email.
Once added, other admins and editors on your Facebook page will be able to access and post from it within their own Hootsuite dashboards.
Disconnecting or Removing Facebook from Hootsuite
If at any time you need to unlink your Facebook page from Hootsuite, follow these steps:
- Go to the Facebook page stream.
- Click the gear icon and select “Remove Social Network.”
- Click “Remove” on the pop-up window.
Your Facebook page will be fully disconnected from Hootsuite. However, this does not affect your Facebook page itself – it will remain unchanged.
To add it back in the future, simply repeat the connection process covered at the beginning of this article.
Troubleshooting Facebook and Hootsuite
Here are some common troubleshooting issues and fixes for using Facebook with Hootsuite:
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Can’t connect Facebook page | Double check your page name and login credentials. Try disconnecting other pages before connecting. |
| Posts not publishing | Check your Facebook app settings. The Hootsuite app may need to be reapproved. |
| Missing notifications | Adjust your notification settings in the Facebook stream permissions. |
Reaching out to Hootsuite support or your Facebook rep can also help troubleshoot any persisting connection issues.
Conclusion
Connecting your Facebook page to Hootsuite provides a convenient way to manage your Facebook presence alongside other social media accounts. Key takeaways include:
- Link your Facebook page by adding it as a new social network in Hootsuite.
- Post content directly to your Facebook feed through the Hootsuite composer.
- Monitor comments, messages, analytics, and more from one dashboard.
- Add admins and editors to help manage your Facebook page.
- Troubleshoot any connection issues that come up.
With Hootsuite’s Facebook integration, you can save time on your social media management and streamline workflows for you and your team. This allows you to focus on creating great content and engaging with your audience.