How to Save Posts on Facebook

Saving posts to read later is extremely simple, and you can do this on literally any type of post you see on Facebook, including photos, videos, links, events, places and everything else. Follow the steps below to get started saving posts whether you’re using Facebook on your PC or mobile device. These collections can be set on “Public” as well as “Private” (for your eyes only). There are also a few other options that are discussed later in this guide.

How to See and Manage Your Saved Posts on Facebook

Saving posts is super easy, but how do you access them later, when your schedule has finally cleared up? Follow these steps if you’re browsing Facebook on your PC. On mobile, the process is similar but with slight differences. Here’s how you can see your Saved posts.

How to Invite Other People to View Your Collections

If you’re using Facebook on desktop, you can invite other people to view your various collections. Here’s how to do it: On mobile things work a bit differently. Follow these steps.

Frequently Asked Question

1. Are there any similar tools that can be used outside of Facebook?

While “Save post” is an option limited only to Facebook, there are alternative tools that can be used to save content for later reading from basically any site or app. For instance, you may want to to add a read later feature in Google Chrome.

2. How can I stop getting notifications about my saved items?

Notifications for Saved items are enabled by default in Facebook. In order to turn them off, you need to go back to the Saved posts page on your desktop and click on the Gear icon on the left. This will open the Notification screen where you can toggle off all options or just disable one. It’s up to you.