If you want to back date a Facebook post, there are a few things you need to know. First, make sure that the post is still public. If it’s not, you’ll need to delete it and re-post it. Second, open the post in your Facebook timeline and click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen. From here, select “Date Posted.” Finally, select the date that you want your post to appear as if it was published on that day. ..