How to Share Facebook Videos on Twitter

Sharing videos from one social media platform to another can be a great way to cross-promote your content and reach a wider audience. If you have a video on Facebook that you want to share on Twitter, this tutorial will guide you through the process step by step.

Prerequisites

To share Facebook videos on Twitter, you will need:

• An active Facebook account
• An active Twitter account

Steps to Share Facebook Videos on Twitter

Step 1: Find the Facebook video you want to share

• Log in to your Facebook account.
• Navigate to the video you want to share on Twitter.
• Open the video in a new tab or window.

Step 2: Copy the Facebook video URL

• Click on the video to open it in the Facebook video player.
• Right-click on the video and select "Copy video URL".
• Alternatively, you can click on the three-dot menu on the video post and select "Copy link".

Step 3: Open Twitter

• Log in to your Twitter account.
• Ensure you are on your Twitter home page or profile page.

Step 4: Compose a new tweet

• Click on the "Tweet" button, usually located at the top right corner of the Twitter interface.
• A tweet composition box will appear.

Step 5: Paste the Facebook video URL

• In the tweet composition box, right-click and select "Paste" or use the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl+V) to paste the Facebook video URL you copied in step 2.
• Twitter will automatically recognize the URL and generate a preview of the video.

Step 6: Customize the tweet

• Add any additional text or hashtags you want to include in the tweet to provide context for the video.
• You can also mention other Twitter accounts using the "@" symbol.

Step 7: Preview and post the tweet

• Review the tweet to ensure it appears as desired and the video preview is visible.
• When you are satisfied with the tweet content, click on the "Tweet" button to share the Facebook video on Twitter.

Tips and Considerations

• If the Facebook video is set to private or has restricted privacy settings, it may not be shareable on Twitter.
• Keep in mind that Twitter has limitations on the maximum video file size and length allowed. If the Facebook video exceeds these limits, you may need to edit or trim it before sharing.
• Twitter doesn't have native video editing capabilities, so any edits or adjustments should be made on Facebook before sharing.

Congratulations! You have successfully shared a Facebook video on Twitter. By cross-posting your content on different platforms, you can increase its visibility and engagement among your followers.