Facebook events and invites are a great way to keep track of upcoming events, parties, and gatherings that you’ve been invited to by your friends and family. However, the event feature can sometimes be a bit tricky to navigate, especially on the Facebook mobile app. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to find and view event invites you’ve received on Facebook using your iPhone.
How to Find Event Invites on the Facebook App
Finding event invites on the Facebook mobile app for iPhone is easy if you know where to look. Here are the steps:
From your News Feed
Many event invites on Facebook will show up directly in your news feed. They’ll be mixed in with regular posts from your friends and pages you follow.
– Scroll through your news feed and look for posts that say “XXX invited you to an event” or “You have been invited to XXX’s event.”
– Tap on the event invite post to view event details like date, time, location, host, and other invited guests.
– You can choose to click Interested, Going, or Can’t Go to RSVP.
From the Events Menu
All your pending Facebook event invites and RSVPs can also be found in the Events menu.
– Tap the Menu tab (3 lines icon) at the bottom right of the Facebook app.
– Scroll down and tap on “Events.”
– This will open your Events page. Tap on “Invites” at the top.
– You will see a list of all upcoming event invites you have received but not yet responded to.
– Tap any event to view details and RSVP.
From Notifications Menu
Whenever you receive a new event invitation on Facebook, you’ll get a notification for it. So you can also access invites from your Notifications.
– Tap the Notification tab (bell icon) at the bottom right of the Facebook app.
– This will show your latest notifications. Look for ones that say “XXX invited you to an event” and tap to view the event.
– You can RSVP directly from the notification.
How to RSVP to a Facebook Event on iPhone
Once you’ve located an event invite on Facebook for iOS, responding is easy. Just follow these steps:
From the Event Details Page
– After tapping an event invite, you’ll be taken to the event details page.
– At the bottom, tap on your current response status – Interested, Going, or Can’t Go.
– Select the RSVP option you want from the popup menu.
– Your response will be immediately sent to the event host.
From the Notifications Screen
– Open the notification for the event invite.
– Tap on Interested, Going, or Can’t Go at the bottom.
– This will instantly RSVP and remove the notification.
From the Events Menu
– Go to the Events menu and tap Invites.
– Tap the event you want to RSVP to.
– Choose your response at the bottom – Interested, Going, or Can’t Go.
Your RSVP will be recorded and the event host will be notified. It’s that easy to manage Facebook event invites right from your iPhone!
How to View Past Event Invites and RSVPs
Wondering what events you said you’ll attend or missed in the past? Facebook also saves your invite and RSVP history.
– Go to the Events menu tab.
– Instead of tapping Invites, tap “Past Events” at the top.
– Here you will see all the events you’ve been invited to that have already occurred.
– Tap any past event to view details like whether you went, were interested, or declined.
This is an easy way to take a trip down memory lane and see events you attended on Facebook in the past!
How to Create a Facebook Event on iPhone
Not only can you view event invites on Facebook’s iOS app, but you can also create your own events and invite friends! Here’s how:
From the Events Menu
– Tap the Menu tab and select Events.
– Tap “+ Create Event” at the top right.
– Enter your event name, location, date/time, and description.
– Under Guests, search for and select friends to invite.
– Tap “Create” when finished.
Your new event will be made and invites sent out to anyone you selected.
From the Home Screen
You can also create an event right from the Facebook home screen:
– Tap the status box at the top where you would normally write a post.
– Tap “Event” from the menu of options like Photo, Life Event, etc.
– Follow same steps as above to add event details and guests.
– Tap “Create Event” when done.
The event will be posted on your timeline and invites sent.
How to Find Friends’ Public Events on iPhone
In addition to seeing invites for private events, you can also browse upcoming public events created by friends and pages.
– Go to the Events menu tab.
– Tap “Discover” at the top.
– Here you’ll see public events near your location organized by friends and pages you follow.
– Browse different categories like Music, Comedy, Conferences, etc.
– Tap any event to see details and RSVP as Going or Interested.
This allows you to find exciting public events to take part in, even if you weren’t directly invited by the host.
How to See All Upcoming Events on iPhone
If you want a complete, chronological view of every event you have coming up, Facebook makes that easy:
All Events View
– Go to the Events menu tab.
– Tap “See All” at the top right.
– You will see a complete list of all your upcoming events – invites, events you created, and public events you responded to.
– Scroll down to browse events by day/date.
Calendar View
– Alternatively, tap “Calendar” at the top left.
– This neatly organizes all your events into a calendar format by day and date.
– Tap any date square to see the events on that day.
Use these options to see all the events you have going on in your life on Facebook!
How to Manage Notifications for Facebook Events
By default, you will get notifications on your iPhone whenever you are invited to or RSVP for an event. You can customize these notifications:
Turn Off Event Notifications
– Go to Settings > Notifications > Facebook.
– Turn off Event Invitations and Event Reminders.
Mute Event Notifications
– For specific events rather than all events, go to that event page.
– Tap the More icon (3 dots) at top right.
– Select Mute Event Notifications.
You can also enable/disable notifications for other Facebook features here like posts, friends’ posts, pages, groups, and more. Customize as desired.
Troubleshooting Facebook Event Invites on iPhone
Having issues with Facebook events on your iPhone? Try these troubleshooting tips:
– Make sure you have the latest version of the Facebook app installed.
– Double check that notifications for Facebook are enabled in your iPhone Settings.
– For missing invites, search your inbox in case the invite email was missed.
– Try logging out and back into Facebook to refresh your data.
– Force quit and relaunch the Facebook app if correctly showing invites.
– Check that you have an active internet connection on your phone.
The vast majority of event issues can be fixed by updating Facebook, checking notifications, logging out and back in, and ensuring you have a stable internet connection.
Conclusion
Finding and managing event invites on Facebook through iPhone is super convenient once you get the hang of it. The key is knowing where to look for new invites, how to RSVP, and customizing notifications to stay on top of upcoming events from friends. With this guide, you should now be a pro at using Facebook events on your iPhone!