How do I give administration rights in a family group?

A family group can have up to 3 administrators. The person who creates a group is automatically its first administrator. Administrators give administration rights to other group members.

Group administrators can do the following:

• Invite new group members.
• Change whether the group can have a Family Group Tree or share ordinances.
• Change the name and description of the group.
• Add and edit group rules.
• Remove group members.
• Assign or remove administration rights from other users.

It is a good idea for a group to have more than one administrator, who can serve as a backup administrator if needed.

Steps (website)

1. On FamilySearch.org, click your name.
2. Select Family Groups.
3. Click the family group.
4. Click the Group Members tab, which is above the About This Tree box.
5. Click the three dots that is next to the person's name.
6. Click Assign as an Administrator.

Steps (mobile app)

1. In the iOS version of the Family Tree mobile app, tap More.
2. Tap Family Groups.
3. Tap the group you want.
4. Tap on the in the upper right corner.
5. Tap Assign Admin.
6. Tap the bubble next to each person who should be an administrator.
7. Tap Save.

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