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How to Share Facebook Videos on Pinterest

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How to Share Facebook Videos on Pinterest

Pinterest is a popular platform for discovering and saving ideas for various topics. If you come across a captivating video on Facebook that you'd like to share on Pinterest, there are a few simple steps you can follow. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of sharing Facebook videos on Pinterest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

  • A Facebook account
  • A Pinterest account

Steps to Share Facebook Videos on Pinterest

Step 1: Find the Video on Facebook

  1. Log in to your Facebook account.
  2. Navigate to the video you want to share on Pinterest. This could be a video on your feed, a friend's timeline, a Facebook page, or a group.

Step 2: Copy the Video URL

  1. Click on the timestamp of the video (e.g., "2 hrs" or "Yesterday") to open the video in a new tab.
  2. In the address bar of your browser, copy the URL of the video.

Step 3: Open the Pinterest Website

  1. Open your preferred web browser.
  2. Go to www.pinterest.com and log in to your Pinterest account.

Step 4: Create a New Pin

  1. Click on the "+" icon located in the top-right corner of the Pinterest website to create a new pin.
  2. In the pop-up window, click on the "Save from a website" option.

Step 5: Paste the Video URL

  1. In the "Save from a website" section, paste the Facebook video URL that you copied earlier.
  2. Pinterest will automatically fetch the video thumbnail, title, and description from the URL.
  3. You can customize the pin's details by editing the title and description if desired.

Step 6: Choose a Board and Publish

  1. Select the board where you want to save the Facebook video on Pinterest.
  2. Optionally, you can create a new board by clicking the "+" icon if you haven't created one yet.
  3. Click on the "Save" button to publish the pin.

Congratulations! You have successfully shared a Facebook video on Pinterest. Now you can view and access the video on your Pinterest account and also share it with your followers.

Additional Tips

  • Pinterest allows you to add tags (known as hashtags) to your pins, which can help increase their visibility and reach.
  • You can further organize your pins by creating specific boards for different topics or themes.
  • Make sure the privacy settings of the video on Facebook allow for sharing and embedding.

That's it! By following these steps, you can easily share interesting and engaging Facebook videos with your Pinterest community. Enjoy exploring and sharing captivating content across platforms!