How do I edit a family group’s name, photo, description, and group rules?

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Group administrators can edit a family group’s name, photo, description, and group rules.

Steps (website)

  1. On FamilySearch.org, click your name.
  2. Select Family Groups.
  3. Click the family group.
  4. In the About This Group box, click Edit Group.
  5. Make the changes.
  6. Click Save.

Steps (mobile app)

  1. In the iOS version of the Family Tree mobile app, tap More.
  2. Tap Family Groups.
  3. Tap the family group that you want.
  4. In the upper-right corner, tap ...
  5. Tap Edit Group Details.
  6. Make changes.
  7. Tap Save in upper right corner.

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