Creating a Facebook event invite takes about five minutes and works the same way on phone and desktop
To create an event invite on Facebook, open the Events section, click "Create," fill in the event details (date, time, location), and choose who to invite. Facebook sends notifications to the people you select, and they can accept, decline, or mark themselves as interested. The invite stays on your event page so people can see who else is coming.
The process is straightforward whether you use the Facebook app, Facebook.com on a browser, or Facebook on a tablet. The main difference is where you tap or click to start — everything after that follows the same steps.
Key Takeaways
- You can create an event invite from the Events section on your Facebook profile or from the main menu on your phone or desktop.
- Facebook lets you invite specific people, invite everyone who follows your page, or make the event public so anyone can find and join it.
- You can change the event details, add a description, upload a cover photo, and adjust privacy settings even after you create the invite.
- People you invite receive a notification and can respond with "Going," "Interested," or "Decline" — their responses appear on the event page.
- You can remove people from the invite list, cancel the event, or delete it entirely at any time before or after the event date.
How to create an event invite on Facebook.com
On a desktop or laptop, go to Facebook.com and log in. Look for the menu on the left side of the screen — you should see "Events" listed there. Click "Events," then look for a button that says "Create" or has a plus sign. Click it to start a new event.
A form will open asking for basic information: the event name, date, time, and location. Fill in each field. The location can be a street address, a venue name, or just a city — Facebook will suggest matches as you type. Once you have entered the basics, click "Next" or "Continue" to move to the next screen.
On the next screen, you will see options for privacy and invitations. Choose whether the event is "Public" (anyone can find and join), "Friends" (only your friends can see it), or "Private" (only people you invite can see it). Then select the people you want to invite by typing their names or clicking checkboxes next to their names. Facebook will show you a list of your friends to choose from.
After you select who to invite, click "Create Event" or "Publish." Facebook will send notifications to everyone you invited, and the event page will go live.
How to create an event invite on the Facebook app
Open the Facebook app on your phone and tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right of the screen. Scroll down and tap "Events." On the Events page, look for a button labeled "Create" or a plus sign icon, usually near the top of the screen. Tap it to start.
The same form will appear on your phone as on desktop. Enter the event name, date, time, and location. Tap "Next" when you are done. On the next screen, choose your privacy setting and select people to invite by tapping their names. When you are finished, tap "Create Event" to publish it and send invitations.
The phone version works identically to the desktop version — the only difference is the screen size and how you navigate the menus.
Adding details and a cover photo to your event
After you create the event, you can add more information. Go back to the event page and look for an "Edit" button or pencil icon. Click or tap it to open the full event editor.
Here you can add a description (what the event is about, what to bring, parking information), upload a cover photo, add a category (birthday, concert, class, etc.), and set additional details like whether it is online or in-person. You can also add a link to a video call if the event is virtual. None of these details are required, but they help people understand what to expect.
Any changes you make are saved automatically. People who have already received the invite will see the updated information the next time they open the event page.
Choosing who to invite and managing your guest list
When you create an event, Facebook lets you invite people in three ways. You can invite specific people by name, invite all your friends at once, or make the event public so anyone can find it and join without an invite. Choose the option that fits your event.
After the event is created, you can add more people to the invite list. Go to the event page, look for "Invite" or "Add Guests," and type names or select people from your friends list. You can also remove someone from the invite list by clicking the X next to their name on the guest list.
People you invite will see their response options as "Going," "Interested," or "Decline." Their responses appear on the event page so everyone can see who is attending. You can see a full list of responses by clicking "Going," "Interested," or "Declined" on the event page.
What happens after you send invites
When you create an event and send invites, Facebook sends a notification to each person you invited. They will see the notification in their notification center and may also receive an email, depending on their notification settings. They do not have to respond right away — the invite stays on the event page until the event date passes.
As people respond, their names move into the appropriate section on the event page. You can see at a glance how many people are going, how many are interested, and how many declined. You can also see comments people leave on the event page, which is useful for questions about timing, location, or what to bring.
If you need to change the event details after sending invites, you can edit the event at any time. Everyone who has already received the invite will see a notification that the event was updated, so they know to check for changes.
Canceling or deleting an event
If you need to cancel an event, go to the event page and look for "Edit" or a menu icon. Select "Cancel Event" or "Delete Event." Facebook will ask you to confirm, and then it will send a notification to everyone you invited letting them know the event is canceled or deleted.
If you cancel the event, it stays on your profile but shows as canceled. If you delete it, it is removed entirely. Either way, people who were invited will receive a notification about the change. You can cancel or delete an event at any time, even after the event date has passed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I invite people who are not my Facebook friends?
No, you can only invite people who are already your Facebook friends or who follow your page. If you want to invite someone who is not your friend, you can make the event public so they can find it and join on their own, or you can send them the event link directly through a message.
What if someone does not receive their invite notification?
Facebook notifications sometimes get buried or filtered. Ask the person to check their notification center or search for the event by name in the Events section. You can also send them the event link directly through Messenger. If they still cannot find it, try removing them from the invite list and adding them again.
Can I change the event date or time after I send invites?
Yes, you can edit the event at any time. Go to the event page, click "Edit," change the date or time, and save. Everyone who received the invite will get a notification that the event was updated. This is helpful if you need to reschedule.
Can people invite their friends to an event I created?
That depends on your privacy settings. If the event is public, anyone can share it with their friends. If it is private, only people you invited can see it, but they can still ask you to invite their friends. You control who gets added to the guest list.
What is the difference between "Going" and "Interested"?
"Going" means the person plans to attend. "Interested" means they are interested but have not committed yet. Both responses are useful — "Going" helps you count confirmed guests, while "Interested" shows who might come if they can make it.