How do I leave a family group?

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On FamilySearch Labs, click Try It under Family Group Trees.


You can leave a family group easily if you no longer want to participate.

Tip: FamilySearch users can join multiple family groups (up to ten). If you are already a member of a family group, you can still join another.

Steps (website)

  1. On FamilySearch.org, click your name.
  2. Select Family Groups.
  3. Click the family group you want to leave.
  4. Click the Group Members tab, which is above the About This Tree box.
  5. Click the three dots menu to the right of your name.
  6. Click Leave.
  7. Click Leave. (If you are the only group member and administrator, you will delete the group by leaving it.)

Steps (mobile app)

  1. In the iOS version of the Family Tree mobile app, tap More.
  2. Tap Family Groups.
  3. Tap on the in the upper right corner.
  4. Tap Leave Group.
  5. Tap Leave in the popup message.

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