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# How to Use the Chrome Extension

PostMyParty has created a tool to allow users to schedule posts to Facebook groups, events, business pages, and Messenger chats.

### This PostMyParty Workflow Assistant is a [Chrome Extension](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/postmyparty/ofahkepebjpkbhkcfkinmideifnjfdgo), and can be used on a desktop or laptop computer.
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| Don't have a computer, and wondering how to post from your phone or tablet?  This article will be more helpful:
[How to use the Keyboard Extension (mobile)](https://support.postmyparty.com/en/article/how-to-use-the-keyboard-extension-13c48hz/)

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# Step 1) Download and log into the Chrome extension

You'll need to download the extension to your computer, and get it turned on. We walk you through how to do that here:

[How to Download the Extension](https://support.postmyparty.com/en/article/how-to-download-the-postmyparty-chrome-extension-40aafx/)

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# Step 2) Schedule your party

Have a template you want to post to Facebook? Here's how to get that scheduled:  
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[How to schedule a party](https://help.postmyparty.com/en/articles/9144631-how-to-schedule-a-party-the-new-way)

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# Step 3) Ensure your posts are ready to publish

Once you have parties scheduled that you want to post, you will need to either:  
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⭐**Pre-load your content to Facebook *(recommended - available for groups only)***  

[Click here to see how to pre-load content](https://support.postmyparty.com/en/article/how-to-schedule-a-party-u46fzu/)

If this method is used, the posts will publish at the time scheduled for *without your computer needing to be on.*

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⭐**Ensure your computer is set up to publish** by making sure the below conditions are met at the time your posts are scheduled for:

* Your computer is on. ****If you are using a laptop, be sure to keep the lid open.****  
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* Your browser is open (the same one you had downloaded the extension to).  
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* You are logged into your Facebook account, in that same browser.  *([See here to publish as your business page name](https://support.postmyparty.com/en/article/post-as-your-business-page-profile-cci01d/)) *
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* The Chrome extension is on and has been refreshed.

[![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/2/9/9/42996cdcf3745800/539514a3-448b-4657-82f1-63cbb4_vvgt7y.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/itit6fbd/1345061124/890890e92065ca15da896c5cffdd/Refresh+extension+0116.PNG?expires=1756226700&signature=db3c8d2701abfb5d59f145309843c8a8a5a4d27b8530a9222eea18a07305de29&req=dSMjE8l4nIBdXfMW1HO4zZxVMdHSWIWvmr5dYVQGha%2BizluDZfiURVXRw2D0%0A7OvC%0A)

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If this method is used, when the time for a scheduled posts arrives, the extension will open an new tab, publish to the Facebook location it was scheduled for, then close the tab.