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🌉 How to Connect Facebook

Updated over a week ago

In this article:

🔥 Quick Summary

The Facebook connection acts as a Bridge between your business and your community.

  • Nas.io is your storefront (where people buy products and memberships).

  • Facebook is your town square (where the conversation happens).

  • The Integration is simply the signpost that points paying members to your group.

It adds a "Join Chat" button to the member portal that redirects users to your Facebook Group.

✅ What it DOES

Think of this connection as a shortcut, not a robot.

  • Direct Traffic: It gives your members a clear "Go Here" button immediately after they purchase.

  • Keeps Platforms Distinct: It does not merge your databases. Your money stays in Nas.io, and your discussions stay in Facebook.

  • Zero Interference: It does not change your group settings, post on your behalf, or message your members.

This works well for creators who already:

  • Have an active Facebook Group

  • Don’t want to move their audience to a new platform

  • Use Facebook as their main engagement hub

❌ What It Does NOT Do

Important: This is a Redirection integration, not an API automation.

  • Does NOT Auto-Add: When a member pays on Nas.io, they are redirected to Facebook to request access. You (or your moderators) must manually approve them on Facebook.

  • Does NOT Auto-Remove: If a member cancels their subscription, they are NOT automatically removed from the Facebook Group. You must audit your member list manually.

⚠️ Note on Automation: Please be aware that the lack of member management feature is due to API restrictions imposed by Facebook, not a limitation of Nas.io. Most social platforms restrict third-party tools from removing members to protect user privacy.

⚙️ Setup Guide (Building the Bridge)

Prerequisite: You must be an Admin of the Facebook Group to get the right link.

  1. Get Your Coordinates: Go to your Facebook Group and copy the URL from your browser address bar (e.g., facebook.com/groups/mycommunity).

  2. Go to Settings: Log in to your Nas.io Portal and navigate to Settings → Chat.

  3. Connect: Click Connect Facebook Group.
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  4. Paste the Link: Paste your group URL and click Connect.

That’s it! The bridge is built. Your members will now see a "Join Chat" button in their portal.

📝 In Summary

Before you connect, remember these three rules of the Bridge:

  1. It acts as a Shortcut: It provides a "Join Chat" button that redirects members to your Facebook Group URL.

  2. Management is Manual: You must still approve new members and remove cancelled ones directly on Facebook.

  3. Engagement is Local: You will continue to run your community discussions inside Facebook, just as you do now.

Here are a few other messaging connections that you can explore:

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. Q: What does the Nas.io + Facebook integration do?
    A:     It lets you connect your Facebook Group to Nas.io so you can use Nas.io to sell products, run challenges, and manage payments, while keeping discussions inside Facebook.

  2. Q: Can I post to my Facebook Group from the Nas.io dashboard?
    A:     No. You’ll still post and engage in your Facebook Group directly on Facebook.

  3. Q: Does Nas.io automatically add or remove members from my Facebook Group?
    A:     No. Facebook doesn’t allow automatic access control for groups. Member management stays manual.

  4. Q: Can I sell courses, challenges, or memberships to my Facebook community using Nas.io?
    A:     Yes. You create and sell your products on Nas.io, then share the links in your Facebook Group.

  5. Q: Do I need to be an admin of the Facebook Group?
    A:     Yes. You must be an admin of the Facebook Group to connect it to Nas.io.

  6. Q: Is there a Nas.io bot for Facebook?
    A:     No. Facebook does not support bots for group access or role management.

  7. Q: Will this integration change how my members use Facebook?
    A:     No. Members continue using Facebook as usual. Nas.io runs in the background for monetization and content access.

  8. Q: Can I disconnect the Facebook integration later?
    A:     Yes. You can disconnect the integration at any time from your Nas.io settings.

  9. Q: Can I link a Facebook Page instead of a Group?
    A:     While you technically can paste a Page URL, the system is designed for Groups where community interaction happens. We recommend linking a Group.

  10. Q: Does Nas.io track my Facebook engagement?
    A:     No. Nas.io cannot see likes or comments inside Facebook. We only track how many members clicked the "Join Chat" button from the Nas.io portal.

💬 Contact Support

If you have questions or need help, you can:

  • Use the chat widget inside the platform (bottom right corner) or whatsapp

  • Email us at help@nas.io

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