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How to create a MyFitnessPal group

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This article explains how to create a MyFitnessPal group, choose between Public and Private, and personalize it with a name, description, and images.

 

Some journeys are better with company. Starting a Group is one of the easiest ways to build your own corner of MyFitnessPal, a place to swap strategies, celebrate wins, and keep each other honest. Here's how to set one up in just a few minutes.

 

Here's how to create a group:

Apps:

  1. Open the MyFitnessPal app.
  2. Tap on the More icon.
  3. Scroll down and tap Community.
  4. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
  5. Tap Groups.
  6. Tap the blue New Group icon in the top right corner.
  7. Enter a name and a short description for your group.
  8. Optional: add a circular icon and a banner image. The icon resizes to fit, and the banner should be 1164 x 200 pixels or a similar ratio.
  9. Choose whether your group will be Public or Private. 
  10. Tap Save.
 

Website:

  1. Log in to the website using the same email and password you use with the app.
  2. Click the Community tab.
  3. Click Groups.
  4. Click the blue New Group icon in the top right corner.
  5. Enter a name and a short description for your group.
  6. Optional: add a circular icon and a banner image. The icon resizes to fit, and the banner should be 1164 x 200 pixels or a similar ratio.
  7. Choose whether your group will be Public or Private.
  8. Click Save.

 

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Public vs. Private groups

  • Public: Anyone can find and join without approval.
  • Private: Only members can see the group's content. To join, people must apply or receive an invitation.

Image guidelines

  • Supported formats: PNG, GIF, JPG, and JPEG. 
  • Icon: circular; automatically resized to fit. 
  • Banner: 1164 x 200 pixels, or a similar ratio.
 
Before you invite anyone, take a moment to review the Community Guidelines. They apply to your group, too, so it's worth a quick read to help keep your space welcoming.
 

Frequently asked questions

Are the group icon and banner images required when I create a group?
No. Only the group name and description are required. You can skip the icon and banner if you'd like.

Who can invite people to join after I create the group?
As the Group Owner, you can invite people directly by username, as long as they've visited Community at least once. Learn how to invite an existing MyFitnessPal user to your Group.

Can I add Leaders to help manage my group?
Yes. As the Group Owner, you can promote Members to Leaders, who get extra permissions like approving join requests and moderating posts. Learn how to moderate your MyFitnessPal Group.

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