Platform • Troubleshoot

Facebook Private Video Error? Fix 'Link Restricted' 2026

Feb 23, 2026

FB Specialist

11 min

"Facebook's privacy settings are legendary. If you try to download a video from a 'Private Group' or a friend's 'Friends Only' post, our standard extractor will fail because it cannot 'see' the video without being logged in as you. But there is a technical workaround that works every time."

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Fastest Method (Quick Guide)

Use the 'Private Video Downloader' tool explicitly

Copy the Page Source (Ctrl+U) of the Facebook video page

Paste the Source Code into our private extractor

Download the extracted HD MP4

Understanding Facebook's Walls

Facebook uses 'Session Cookies' to verify access. Since SaveMedia is a server, it doesn't have your cookies. By copying the Page Source (HTML), you are essentially giving the downloader the 'instructions' it needs to find the video file that your browser has already authorized.

The Source Code Method

1. Open the private video on your computer. 2. Press Ctrl+U (Windows) or Command+Option+U (Mac). 3. Copy everything. 4. Paste it into the SaveMedia Private Tool. This bypasses the need for the server to log in, keeping your account 100% safe.

Conclusion: No Video Left Behind

Privacy settings shouldn't prevent you from saving important memories or educational group content. Use the source code method to archive anything you have the right to see. Try it on SaveMedia.

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Supported Platform Features

Source Code Parsing

Private Group Access

Friends-Only Extraction

Secure Handshake

No Login Required

HD Quality Preservation

Instant Access

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Frequently Asked Questions

SaveMedia is the best tool for downloading Platform videos because it is fast, free, and secure. We provide high-quality downloads in MP4 and MP3 formats without requiring any software installation or user registration.

Open $Platform and find the video you want to download.
Copy the video URL from your browser's address bar.
Paste the link into the search box on SaveMedia.website.
Click "Download" and verify your video details.
Select your preferred format/quality and the download will start instantly.

Yes, SaveMedia is 100% free to use. There are no hidden costs, subscriptions, or limits on the number of videos you can download.

No, we respect user privacy. We do not store any videos on our servers or track your download history. The process is completely anonymous.