Set Up Your Family

Want your family to always know what each other wants? A Gift Group is a permanent circle where everyone shares wishlists year-round - perfect for birthdays, holidays, and those “just because” moments.

What You’ll Set Up

By the end of this guide, you’ll have:

• A family Gift Group created
• All family members invited and connected
• Everyone’s wishlists visible to the group
• Birthday reminders set up automatically

Gift Group vs Event?

Gift Groups are permanent - great for ongoing, year-round coordination with family.

Events are temporary - perfect for specific occasions like “Christmas 2025” or “Dad’s Birthday Party.”

Most families use BOTH: a permanent Gift Group for everyday coordination, plus Events for big holidays. This guide covers setting up your permanent group.

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Step 1: Create Your Family Group

1. Go to Gift Groups

   From your dashboard, click “Gift Groups” in the sidebar, then “Create Group”.

2. Name your group

   Keep it simple and recognizable:

   • “The Johnsons”
   • “Smith Family”
   • “Mom’s Side of the Family”
   • “The Crew” (no rules - call it whatever you want!)

3. Add a description (optional)

   A quick note about who’s in the group:

   • “Mom, Dad, and the kids”
   • “Extended family gift coordination”

4. Choose a group icon and color

   Make it easy to spot in your sidebar. Pick colors or icons that feel right for your family.

5. Click “Create Group”

   Your family group is born!

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Step 2: Invite Family Members

Now let’s get everyone connected.

1. Click “Invite Members”

   On your group page, you’ll see the invite options.

2. Copy the invite link

   Giverr creates a unique link for your family group.

3. Share with your family

   Send it out via:

   • Family group chat
   • Email
   • Text message

   Add a message like:

   “Hey fam! I set up a Gift Group on Giverr so we can all share wishlists. Click the link to join, then add your birthday wishlist so we know what you want!”

4. Family members click and join

   They’ll:

   • Create a Giverr account (if new)
   • Automatically join your family group

5. Watch your group grow

   See who’s joined on your group page. Send reminders to anyone who hasn’t clicked yet!

For Family Members Not Online

Have young kids, elderly relatives, or anyone who won’t create their own account? No problem! Jump to “Adding Family Profiles” below.

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Step 3: Everyone Shares Their Wishlists

Once family members join, they can share wishlists with the group.

For each family member:

1. Create a wishlist

   Each person creates wishlists for their occasions:

   • “My Birthday Wishlist”
   • “Christmas Ideas”
   • “General Gift Ideas” (for anytime!)

2. Add gifts

   Paste product links or add items manually. Include a variety of price points!

3. Share with the group

   Click “Share” on any wishlist and select your family group. Now everyone in the group can see it!

Tip

Encourage everyone to keep a “running” wishlist they update throughout the year. When they see something they want, add it right away - no more forgetting what you wanted!

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Step 4: Set Up Birthday Reminders

One of the best features of Gift Groups: automatic birthday reminders!

1. Make sure everyone has their birthday set

   Each family member should have their birthday in their profile settings.

2. Birthday reminders happen automatically

   Group members will get notified as birthdays approach:

   • 2 weeks before: “Mom’s birthday is coming up!”
   • 1 week before: “Don’t forget - Mom’s birthday is in 7 days!”

3. Quick access to their wishlist

   Click the reminder to jump straight to their wishlist and start shopping.

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Adding Family Profiles

For family members who won’t have their own Giverr account (kids, grandparents, etc.):

1. Go to Family Profiles

   Find this in your dashboard sidebar.

2. Click “Add Family Member”

3. Enter their details

   • Name
   • Birthday
   • Relationship (child, parent, grandparent, etc.)
   • A photo (optional)

4. Create wishlists for them

   Add gift ideas on their behalf:

   • “Emma’s Birthday (Age 7)”
   • “Grandpa Joe’s Holiday Ideas”

5. Share their wishlists with your group

   Their wishlists appear alongside everyone else’s. Family members can claim and coordinate gifts!

You Manage Their Profile

Family Profiles don’t have their own login. YOU manage their wishlist and see all the claim information. Make sure the gift recipient doesn’t look over your shoulder!

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How Coordination Works

Once your family group is set up, here’s the day-to-day experience:

Viewing wishlists:

Viewing Someone Else's

When you look at a family member’s wishlist, you see:

• All their gift ideas
• Which items are claimed (and by whom)
• Notes from other family members

This lets you coordinate without buying duplicates!

Viewing Your Own

When you look at YOUR wishlist, you see:

• All your gift ideas
• NO claim information (surprise protected!)

You never know who’s buying what for you.

Claiming gifts:

1. Browse a family member’s wishlist
2. Click “Claim” on something you want to buy
3. Other family members see it’s claimed
4. The wishlist owner never knows!

Your shopping list:

All your claimed gifts across all family members appear in one Shopping List. Track what you need to buy, what’s purchased, and what’s been given.

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Tips for Family Success

Get Everyone On Board

The more family members who join, the more useful it becomes. Send those reminder texts!

Keep Wishlists Updated

Encourage everyone to add items when they think of them, and remove things they’ve bought themselves.

Mix Price Points

Wishlists should have small $20 items AND bigger dreams. Gives everyone shopping options!

Use for Big Holidays Too

Your Gift Group works great alongside holiday Events. Share wishlists to both for maximum coordination.

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Growing Your Group

Your family Gift Group can evolve over time:

• Add new members when someone joins the family (marriages, new babies when they’re old enough, etc.)
• Create sub-groups if needed (immediate family vs. extended family)
• Adjust who sees what with wishlist sharing controls

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Common Questions

Can I be in multiple Gift Groups?

Yes! You might have:

• “Immediate Family” (parents + siblings)
• “Extended Family” (cousins, aunts, uncles)
• “In-Laws”

Share different wishlists with different groups as needed.

What if someone doesn’t want to join?

No pressure! You can always share individual wishlist links with anyone, whether they’re in the group or not.

Can kids have their own accounts?

If they’re old enough to manage an account, sure! Otherwise, create a Family Profile for them and manage it yourself.

How do I leave a group?

Go to the group settings and click “Leave Group”. You’ll stop seeing their wishlists and they’ll stop seeing yours.

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What’s Next?

Planning a Holiday?

Create an Event for your holiday with budget tracking and deadlines.

Ready to Shop?

Learn how claiming and shopping works.

Explore Features

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