Where do I find my invites on Facebook?

Facebook invites allow you to invite friends to events, groups, or pages you manage. Invites are an important part of the Facebook experience, allowing you to connect with friends for social occasions, share information, or grow your audience. However, with Facebook’s complex interface, invites can sometimes be tricky to find. This article will walk you through exactly where to access pending, sent, and received invites on both desktop and mobile.

Finding Invites on Desktop

On desktop, invites live in the notifications dropdown menu. Here’s how to find them:

1. Click the notifications icon (it looks like a bell) in the top right of Facebook.
2. In the notifications dropdown, click “Invites” on the left sidebar.

This will take you to your Invites page where you can view pending, sent, and received invites. Let’s break down where to find each type:

Pending Invites

Pending invites are invites you’ve sent that are still awaiting a response. To view them:

1. On the Invites page, click the “Sent” tab at the top.
2. You will see a list of pending invites you’ve sent to events, groups, or pages.

Sent Invites

To view invites you’ve already sent:

1. Click the “Sent” tab.
2. Scroll past pending invites to see previously sent invites.

Received Invites

To view invites you’ve received from friends:

1. Click the “Received” tab.
2. You will see a list of invites you’ve received to events, groups, or pages.

Finding Invites on Mobile

The process is similar on mobile, with invites located in the menu. Here’s how to find them:

1. Tap the hamburger menu icon (it has 3 horizontal lines) in the bottom right.
2. Tap “Invites” to go to your Invites page.

From the Invites page on mobile, you can tap the tabs at the top to view pending, sent, or received invites.

Pending Invites

Tap “Sent” then scroll down past the invite confirmation details to see pending invites you’ve sent.

Sent Invites

Tap “Sent” and scroll down to view previously sent invites.

Received Invites

Tap “Received” to view invites you’ve gotten from friends.

Responding to Invites

Once you’ve located your pending or received invites, you can respond to them right from the Invites page by tapping or clicking the response buttons next to each invite. Here are the different responses:

• Interested – Expresses interest but doesn’t 100% commit to attending.
• Going – Confirms you plan to attend or accept the invite.
• Can’t Go – Declines the invite.

Replying helps friends know if you’re attending their event or accepting their group add. If you want to change your response later, simply return to the invite and select a new response.

Resending Invites

If someone claims they didn’t receive your invite, you can easily resend it. Here’s how:

On Desktop

1. Go to the Invites page and click “Sent.”
2. Click the dropdown arrow next to the invite.
3. Choose “Resend Invitation.”

On Mobile

1. Go to the Invites page and tap “Sent.”
2. Swipe left on the invite.
3. Tap “Resend.”

Resending the invite will notify the recipient again in case the original invite got lost in their notifications.

Withdrawing Invites

Made a mistake and want to withdraw an invite? No problem. Here’s how to take it back:

On Desktop

1. Go to your Invites page and click “Sent.”
2. Click the dropdown arrow next to the invite.
3. Choose “Cancel Invitation.”

On Mobile

1. Go to your Invites page and tap “Sent.”
2. Swipe left on the invite.
3. Tap “Cancel Invitation.”

Withdrawing the invite removes it from the recipient’s account so they will no longer see it.

Deleting Invites

If your Invites page is cluttered up with old invites you no longer need, you can delete them. Here’s how:

On Desktop

1. Go to your Invites page.
2. Check the box next to invites you want to delete.
3. Click “Delete” to delete selected invites.

On Mobile

1. Go to your Invites page.
2. Swipe left on invites you want to delete.
3. Tap “Delete” to delete them.

This will permanently delete the invites from your Invites page to declutter it.

Troubleshooting Invites

Invites not appearing? Here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Refresh your Invites page – new invites may have come in.
• Check your notifications in case you missed the invite.
• Make sure you have notifications enabled for invites.
• Ask the sender to resend the invite in case it didn’t go through.
• Check your spam or filtered messages folder.
• Make sure the sender actually sent an invite and didn’t just mention it.

Following the invite trails from both the sender and recipient side can help uncover what may have gone wrong.

Using Facebook Invites Effectively

Here are some tips for making the most of Facebook’s invite feature:

• Personalize invites with a message so they stand out.
• Follow up with important invites to confirm attendance.
• Send invites well in advance to give recipients time to respond.
• Use invites for networking by inviting colleagues to your professional Facebook groups.
• Segment your invites so you’re only inviting relevant connections.
• Use the calendar integration to sync Facebook invites with your schedule.
• Send reminder invites closer to the event date.

Effectively using Facebook’s invite features takes a bit of strategy, but can help strengthen connections and increase engagement.

Conclusion

Facebook invites provide a convenient way to bring people together for events, share content, or grow your community. By navigating to the Invites page on desktop or mobile, you can view pending, sent, and received invites. You can also respond to invites, resend them, withdraw them, or delete unwanted ones. With a few troubleshooting tips, you can resolve any issues around missing invites. Following best practices around segmentation, personalization and timing can help you get the most mileage from Facebook’s invite features.