QlynkWhy does a Facebook link open in the browser?
A Facebook page opened in a phone browser often shows a login prompt or an “Open app” banner before much else. A visitor who meant to follow your business, join your group or watch a video may give up there. Facebook addresses are also long once a group or video ID is in them, which makes them hard to print on a flyer or read out loud. In the app, the visitor is signed in and lands on the right page.
How to do it with Qlynk
- Copy the address of your page, group, event or video from Facebook.
- Paste it into Qlynk. With Pro, choose an ending such as qlynk.eu/our-page.
- Share the short link or its QR code: on a phone, it opens the Facebook app.
On iPhone, Qlynk sends the original Facebook address: iOS opens the app if it’s installed, with no error message. On Android, the link opens the app, or the web page if the app isn’t installed. On a computer, the page opens as usual.
When is it useful?
- Printing a QR code to your business page on receipts or table cards
- Inviting customers to a private group from an order confirmation email
- Sharing a Facebook video or event in a newsletter
- Linking your page from a website footer or email signature
Which Facebook links open the app?
| Link type | Example address |
|---|---|
| Page or profile | https://www.facebook.com/yourpage |
| Group | https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourgroup |
| fb.com short address | https://fb.com/yourpage |
| Video | https://fb.watch/VIDEO_ID/ |
| Mobile version | https://m.facebook.com/yourpage |
Paste any of these addresses into Qlynk: the short link you get will open Facebook on phones.
Frequently asked questions
Do Facebook group links open the app?
Yes. Any facebook.com address followed by a path, such as facebook.com/groups/yourgroup, is recognized.
What does a visitor without the Facebook app see?
They land on the original Facebook web page, as with a regular link.
Can I change where the link goes later?
Yes. The short link keeps the same address, and you can edit its destination from your Qlynk dashboard, so printed QR codes keep working.