# Facebook Pages & Groups Scraping Guide — Bolt Scraper (v1.3.0)

> Complete tutorial on using Bolt's Facebook Pages & Groups Scraper Chrome extension (v1.3.0). Learn how to use the 6 scrape modes, crawl company websites for email/phone numbers using the Website Lead Finder, set limits, and export lead data.

**URL:** https://boltscraper.com/blogs/guides/facebook-scraper-guide  

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## 1. Getting Started

1. **Install the extension:** Check the [install guide](https://boltscraper.com/install-facebook-scraper) to unzip and load the extension in developer mode.
2. **Facebook Login:** Log into Facebook in Chrome. The scraper operates in the background using your session credentials (no popup windows are opened).
3. **Open Bolt Scraper:** Click the puzzle icon, pin Bolt Scraper, and click it to open the side panel interface.

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## 2. Dynamic Scrape Modes (6 Types)

Select your target mode from the dropdown list. The input textareas show/hide dynamically based on the selected mode:

### 1. Page Scrape
- **Usage:** Find local service providers, stores, or brands.
- **Input:** Enter keywords (e.g. `hair salons in Chicago`) or direct Page URLs (one per line).

### 2. People Scrape
- **Usage:** Search profile lists.
- **Input:** Enter search keywords (e.g. `product manager`) or direct Profile URLs (one per line).

### 3. Place Scrape
- **Usage:** Search physical locations and business listings.
- **Input:** Enter search terms (e.g. `dental clinic in Boston`) or direct Place URLs.

### 4. Group Scrape
- **Usage:** Search directories of public groups.
- **Input:** Enter search keywords or Group landing page URLs.

### 5. Group Member Scrape
- **Usage:** Extract direct contact info from members of targeted groups.
- **Input:** Specific input fields appear. Enter Group URLs (e.g. `https://www.facebook.com/groups/ DallasRealEstate/`) OR raw numeric Group IDs (one per line).

### 6. Post Comment Scrape
- **Usage:** Find warm prospects engaging with promotional posts.
- **Input:** Specific input fields appear. Enter direct Facebook Post permalink URLs (one per line).

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## 3. Contact Info Website Crawler

Bolt Scraper features an automatic background crawler to find missing contact info.
When a Facebook Page has a listed website but does not display an email or phone number in its About tab:
1. Bolt Scraper visits the company website.
2. It crawls up to 3 pages (home and pages containing `contact`, `about`, `about-us`, `team`, etc.).
3. It parses the website HTML to extract phone numbers and emails, populating the **Phone From WEBSITE** and **Email From WEBSITE** fields.

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## 4. Results & Local Pagination

The Results tab organizes scraped listings so you can review them directly in the extension panel:
- organisiert in **30 entries per page** with Next/Prev paging buttons to maintain fast browser performance.
- Tracks duplicates in real-time with a **Duplicate Skipped** indicator.
- Support modal button opens the detailed instruction layout inside the popup at any time.

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## 5. Exporting Leads

Export your gathered B2B datasets instantly:
- Download as **CSV** file.
- Download as **XLSX** (Excel) file.
- Export as **JSON** file.
- Copy formatted data directly to clipboard.
- Configure auto-download formats in settings.

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## FAQ

**Q: Does the extension work with private groups?**  
A: You must be a joined member of the private group in your Chrome session for the background scraper to access and extract members.

**Q: How do I get numeric Group IDs?**  
A: Use the detailed guide modal in the settings tab or look at the Group landing page URL (usually a long number).

**Q: Can I run multiple modes at once?**  
A: To run multiple scrapes, you can run them sequentially or in multiple browser profiles.

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## Related Links

- [Facebook Scraper Product Page](https://boltscraper.com/facebook-scraper)
- [Contact Support Page](https://boltscraper.com/contact-us)