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Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with GroupHunter in just 5 minutes. This guide will walk you through installation, setup, and your first automation.

What You'll Need

Before starting, make sure you have:

  • A Facebook account with admin access to at least one Group
  • Google Chrome browser (required for the extension)
  • A GroupHunter account (sign up at app.grouphunter.io)

Step 1: Sign Up (1 minute)

  1. Go to app.grouphunter.io/signup
  2. Enter your email and create a password
  3. Click Create Account
  4. Check your email for the verification link (check spam if needed)
  5. Click the verification link to activate your account

New accounts get a 7-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card required.

Step 2: Install the Chrome Extension (1 minute)

  1. Go to the Chrome Web Store and search for "GroupHunter"
  2. Click Add to Chrome
  3. Click Add Extension in the popup
  4. You'll see the GroupHunter icon appear in your browser toolbar

The extension icon should appear in the top-right of Chrome. If you don't see it, click the puzzle piece icon and pin GroupHunter.

Step 3: Connect Facebook (1 minute)

  1. Open the GroupHunter Dashboard
  2. You'll see a setup checklist. Click Connect Facebook
  3. Log into Facebook if prompted
  4. GroupHunter will detect your Facebook session automatically

GroupHunter uses your existing Facebook login session. We never store your Facebook password.

Step 4: Import Your Groups (30 seconds)

  1. In the dashboard, go to Groups in the sidebar
  2. Click Sync Groups
  3. The extension will fetch all Groups where you're an admin
  4. Your groups will appear in the list within seconds

You can enable or disable specific groups as needed.

Step 5: Set Up Your First Automation Rule (2 minutes)

Let's create a simple rule to auto-approve members who provide an email:

  1. Go to Automation → Rules in the sidebar
  2. Click Create Rule
  3. Configure the rule:
    • Name: "Auto-approve with email"
    • Action: Auto-approve
    • Conditions:
      • ✅ Require email in answers
      • ✅ All questions answered
  4. Click Save Rule

Now, whenever a new member request includes an email, they'll be automatically approved!

Begin with basic rules like requiring emails. You can add more complex conditions later as you get comfortable with the system.

Step 6: Test It Out (1 minute)

  1. Go to Facebook and open one of your Groups
  2. Navigate to Members → Membership requests
  3. GroupHunter should detect the page and add a visual overlay
  4. Click Sync Pending Members in the GroupHunter overlay
  5. Return to the dashboard to see your pending members

Your pending members should now appear in the Members → Pending section of the dashboard!

Optional: Set Up a Welcome Message

Want to send an automatic welcome message to approved members?

  1. Go to Automation → Messages
  2. Click Create Template
  3. Template settings:
    • Name: "Welcome Message"
    • Type: Welcome
    • Message:
    Hi [first_name]! 👋

Welcome to [group_name]! We're excited to have you here.

Feel free to introduce yourself and ask questions!
  4. Click Save Template
  5. Go to Groups, select a group, click Settings
  6. Enable Send welcome message on approve
  7. Select your "Welcome Message" template

Done! New members will now receive this message when approved.

Next Steps

Now that you're set up, explore these guides:

Common Issues

Extension not detected?

Make sure:

  • The extension is installed and enabled
  • You're logged into Facebook
  • You've opened the dashboard at least once after installing

See Extension Not Detected for detailed troubleshooting.

Members not syncing?

  • Click "Sync Groups" in the Groups page
  • Make sure the group is enabled
  • Check that you have pending members on Facebook

See Members Not Syncing for more help.

Need Help?

Congratulations! You've completed the quick start. GroupHunter is now automating your Facebook Group management. 🎉

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