Post on Facebook via Google+

Think of something cool, but don't want to have to write two posts to share it with your Google+ and Facebook contacts? Learn how to easily send any Google+ post to your Facebook profile as well. While it is possible to do this using nothing but Google+ and Facebook account settings, a third-party service such as Magenta River is much more effective.

Steps

Connecting Networks with Magenta River

  1. Know how Magenta River works. This is third-party software that works on any device, and does not require any downloads. It can only post from Google+ to other social networks, including Facebook. It cannot post the other way around.[1]
  2. Sign up. Visit magentariver.com and click Sign Up. SelectSign-Up now! under the Free Plan option.
    • The Free Plan has a three destination-account limit; for instance, you could post Google+ updates to Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr, but not to a fourth network. The paid versions allow for more accounts and additional features, but try the free version first to make sure you like the system.
  3. Link Magenta River to your Google+ account. Follow the prompts to sign in to your Google+ Account on the Magenta River website.
    • Optionally, on the "Magenta River would like to:" screen, you can click the pencil icon to edit its permissions. For example, you can prevent it from viewing the list of people in your circles. Click Accept once you're done.
  4. Finish activation. The last screen before activation has two options. Decide whether or not you want to be emailed important updates, and change "Accept Terms of Service" to "Yes." Select Activate Account.
  5. Add your Facebook account as a Destination. Select Add Destination and select "Facebook from the drop-down menu. Click Continue to Facebook, log in to your Facebook account, and click OK for each screen that pops up. When finished, you should be taken back to your Magenta River account.
    • If you don't see the "Add Destination" option, go to magentariver.com and click My Account in the top right.
    • On one of the confirmation screens, you can change the level of sharing by clicking the icon in the bottom left. For instance, you can have Magenta River post "Publicly" to the internet or "Friend Only."
  6. Link your Facebook and Google+. Back at the Magenta River Dashboard, click Link Source to the right of your Facebook account name. In the popup window, make sure your Google+ account is set to "Add," then press Link Accounts.
  7. Post on Google+. Every post other than private posts will be automatically sent to Facebook. It will take an average of 20 minutes for this to happen, with a maximum of 60 minutes. As you use Google+, Magenta River will track the times you are most active and check your account for new posts more frequently during those times.[2]

Posting on Both Networks without a Third Service

  1. Know the limitations of this method. This method cuts off your posts after 50 characters. This method might be good enough if you mostly post links or photos. If you want to share written posts, try a different method instead.
    • This method is also much easier if you have access to a computer, although it can be done on a mobile device with some workarounds.
  2. Log in to your Facebook account. You can do this from a mobile phone, a tablet, or a computer. If you can't find the options described below using a mobile Facebook app, try logging in on your mobile browser instead, at http://m.facebook.com
  3. Go to Settings. Click the small, downward arrow in the top right of any Facebook page. Select Settings from the drop-down menu.
  4. Select Mobile on the left-hand side. Access your Mobile settings by clicking the link on the left-hand column of the settings page.
  5. Add a mobile phone number if you haven't already. In order to use this method, you'll need to associate a mobile phone number with your Facebook account, and that phone must have texting enabled. Don't worry: instructions are included below that will keep your number private and spam-free, if that's what you want. First, follow these steps to enable a phone:
    • Click +Add a Phone. A window should open called "Activate Facebook Texts."
    • Choose your region and mobile carrier from the drop down menu, then click Next.
    • Text the letter F to the number 32665 from the phone you want to add. While waiting for a reply, you can decide whether to uncheck the options that share your phone number and allow Facebook friends to text you.
    • When you receives a text reply, enter the confirmation code listed into the window, then click Next.
  6. Copy your post-by-email address when it shows up. The Mobile settings page should now have several options listed, with a "post-by-email address" displayed near the bottom of the page. This is a meaningless string of letters and numbers ending with "@m.facebook.com." Copy-paste it into another document, or write it down.
    • It sometimes takes about 20 minutes for the address to show up.[3] Try refreshing your page if it doesn't show up within a few minutes.
  7. Change your text settings (optional). By default, the phone you linked to your Facebook account can receive Facebook messages as texts. To change this, change the new Mobile settings to "Never text me" and/or "maximum 1 text per day."
  8. Make a new Circle on Google+ (on a computer). If you are on a mobile device, skip to the next step instead. If you do have access to a computer, log in to your Google+ account. After logging in, click Your circles near the top of the page, underneath the search bar. Once you're taken to a new page, click the large +. Name the circle "Facebook Posting" and add your Facebook post-by-email address as a new contact. Sharing with this circle should post to your Facebook account as well!
  9. Make a new Circle on Google+ (on a mobile device). You only need to follow this step if you could not follow the previous step. Most mobile devices will not allow you to type in new email addresses, so this gets a little roundabout:
    • Log in to the Google+ app, then touch the icon in the top right and select Settings. Make a note of which email address is linked to your account, or press Add account if you don't have one. (Gmail accounts may make this more reliable.)
    • Log in to that email account on your mobile browser. Make a new contact called "Facebook Posting," entering the special Facebook post-by-email address you found above.
    • Return to the main page of the Google+ app. Select the "people" icon on the top right (two silhouetted faces).
    • Select See more people and pages at the bottom of the page.
    • Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page, then press Create a new circle. Name this circle "Facebook Posting" and press OK.
    • Scroll through your circles to find the "Facebook Posting" circle. Press one of the blue people icons, then Find people to add.
    • Once again, select See more people and pages at the bottom of the page.
    • Scroll down to your "Email contacts" section and press View all. Scroll through these and select the "Facebook Posting" contact. Add this to your "Facebook Posting" Circle. Now every time you share with that circle, your post will be shared with Facebook as well. (If you do not see this contact, you may need to wait for your Google+ app to sync with your email.)

Tips

  • Friendsplus is a service similar to Magenta River. Try it if you also want to post to LinkedIn or App.net, or if Magenta River isn't working for you.

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Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ https://magentariver.com/page.html#!/help.html?v=813
  2. ↑ https://plus.google.com/+Magentariver/posts/Xrjg14TUn1q
  3. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/community/question/?id=10201555784755625

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