How to Find Old Posts on Facebook

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Facebook.com in a web browser.

   If you aren't automatically signed in, sign in with your Facebook account.
   
   You will need to enter your email or phone number and your password.
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   Step 2: Go to your own Profile page.

   You can do this by clicking on your name next to the Home button on the navigation bar at the top of your screen, or by clicking on your name at the top of the navigation menu on the left-hand side of your screen. , This button will be in the lower-right corner of your cover photo. , This will be at the top of your Activity Log, and it's different than the regular Facebook search.
   
   It will search all of your activities including your posts, likes, comments, events, and profile updates. , Shorter keywords will give you more results. , This will search and list all of your activities matching your keyword, including your posts, posts you were tagged in, posts by others, and posts you have hidden. , The Activity Log is in reverse-chronological order, and you will see older posts as you scroll down.
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   Step 3: Click View Activity Log.

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   Step 4: Click on the Activity Search field.

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   Step 5: Enter a search term you remember from the post.

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   Step 6: Hit ↵ Enter on your keyboard.

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   Step 7: Scroll down to find older posts.

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