How do I create a family group?

Article Id: 14162
May 11, 2022

In FamilySearch, create a family group to collaborate and communicate easily among your family through FamilySearch messaging. When part of group, a user can send a message to all group members at once.

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

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Enter a description of the group, group rules, and click the checkbox if you want the group to collaborate on historical document review projects.
  7. Click the checkbox for the agreement.
  8. Click Create Group.
    1. If this button isn't at the top of the page, you might 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, 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 checkbox 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 will receive messages sent to the group.

What are family groups?
How do I invite people to join a family group?
How do I join a family group?
How do I edit a group’s name, photo, or description?
How do I give administration rights in a family group?
How do I message the members of a family group?

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