How to add your location to a Facebook post using the check-in feature

You can add your location on a Facebook post using Facebook's check-in feature on your mobile device or computer.

• You can add your location on a Facebook post using Facebook's check-in feature.
• If you have a Facebook business page, you can also use this feature to help get the word out about your business.
• To share your location in a Facebook post, all you have to do is click or tap the "Check In" button.
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Facebook introduced the check in feature way back in 2010, but the location sharing feature has remained popular since then.

In fact, it's become a great tool for businesses to advertise organically. Businesses can add a location to their Facebook business page, and then customers can check in and share the business' location with their friends and family on Facebook. 

If you aren't familiar with the feature, here's how to use it:

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How to add your location on Facebook post using a computer

1. Open Facebook on your Mac or PC and log into your account.

2. Click the white box under "Create Post" to create a new Facebook post. 

3. Once you've finished writing your post, click the "Check In" button below the text box.

4. Type your location into the pop-up text box, and then choose the location from the dropdown menu that best matches the location.

5. Click the blue "Post" button to publish your post.

How to add your location on Facebook using a mobile device

1. Open the Facebook app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Make sure you're logged into your Facebook account.

2. Click on "What's on your mind?" in the white box at the top of your home page.

3. Write or add photos to your post, and when you're finished tap the "Check In" button.

4. Search for a location by typing it into the search bar, or tap the blue paper airplane icon in the top-right corner to automatically search for your current location. If you don't see the icon, you might have to enable your location in your Facebook app settings. 

5. Once you see the location you're looking for in the results list, tap it. 

6. You'll now see your post draft with your location added. Tap the blue "Post" button in the top-right corner to publish your post.

How to turn on the Facebook check-in feature for your business

If you run a business with a Facebook page and want to allow people to check-in to your business, here's how to set it up.

1. Open your business page on Facebook on your Mac or PC. Make sure you're logged in.

2. Click "About" on the left hand side.

3. Click on "Edit Page Info."

4. Click the checkbox next to "Has a street address" and then enter your business address.

5. Under the map, click the checkbox next to "Customers visit my business at my address."

6. Click "Save Changes."

If this doesn't work for you, then you may have to change your page's category settings first.

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