How do I create a family group?

In FamilySearch, create a family group to collaborate and communicate easily among your family through FamilySearch messaging. Group members can send a message to the whole group.

FamilySearch users can join multiple family groups (up to 10). If you create a group, you are automatically its first member and its group administrator.

Note: FamilySearch users younger than 18 years can join groups. They must be over age 18 to create groups.

Steps (website)

1. On FamilySearch.org, click your name.
2. Select Family Groups.
3. Click Create Group.
4. (Optional) Click , and upload a photo for the group.
5. Enter a group name.
6. (Optional) Enter a description of the group and group rules. If you want the group to collaborate on document review projects, click the check box.
7. Click the check box for the agreement.
8. Click Create Group. If this button is not at the top of the page, you have reached the limit of 10 groups.

Steps (mobile app)

1. In the Family Tree mobile app, open the Family Groups feature:
   
   • Apple iOS: Tap More.
   • Android: In the top-left portion of the screen, tap .
2. Tap Family Groups.
3. Tap Create Group.
4. (Optional) Tap , and upload a photo for the group.
5. Enter a group name.
6. (Optional) Enter a description of the group.
7. Tap the check box for the agreement.
8. Tap Save.

Next steps

After you have created a family group, you can invite other FamilySearch users to join it. All group members receive messages sent to the group.

You can add group members from your contact list to your group. To add someone to your contact list, simply click on his or her profile name, and click Add Contact. To remove a contact, click the profile again, and select Remove Contact.

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