Inviting Family Members
Bring your family into the Grove
Firefly Grove is better together. Invite parents, siblings, cousins, children - anyone who should be part of preserving and adding to your family's story. Each person can contribute memories, react to stories, and help build the legacy.
📋 How It Works
Open Sharing Settings
Go to your Tree Settings and click "Invite Family Members". You'll see options to invite by email or generate a shareable link.
Send Invitations
Enter email addresses for family members you want to invite. They'll receive an invitation email with a link to join your tree. You can add a personal message.
They Create an Account
When they click the invitation link, they'll create their own Firefly Grove account (or sign in if they already have one), then automatically join your tree.
Set Their Permissions
Choose what each person can do: View only, Add memories, Edit anything, or Admin. You can change permissions anytime.
💡 Use Cases
- •Inviting aging parents to share their stories before memories fade
- •Getting siblings to contribute their perspectives on shared childhood
- •Letting adult children add their own family memories to the tree
- •Including extended family for holidays and reunions
- •Inviting a family historian or genealogist to help organize
- •Bringing in a trusted friend who's "like family"
✨ Pro Tips
- →Start with close family first - don't invite everyone at once
- →Send a personal message explaining why you're building this legacy
- →Give most people "Add memories" permission - trust them to contribute
- →Create private branches for sensitive topics before inviting everyone
- →Schedule a family video call to introduce Firefly Grove together
- →Share an example memory to show them what you're building
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Can I remove someone if they're not participating?
Yes, you can remove any member anytime from Tree Settings. Their contributions stay in the tree, but they lose access.
What if someone accidentally deletes a memory?
Only admins can delete memories by default. If you're worried, keep admin permissions limited. Deleted memories can be recovered for 30 days.
Can invited members invite more people?
Only if you give them admin permissions. Regular members can only view and contribute, not invite others.
Do family members need to pay for their own account?
No! Your paid plan covers everyone you invite to your tree. They get full access for free.
Can the same person be in multiple trees?
Yes! Your sister might be in your parents' tree, your tree, and her own tree. Each tree is separate.
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