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How to invite friends to join your MyFitnessPal group

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This article explains how to invite current MyFitnessPal users to join your group, using the app or the website.

 

Progress feels better when you're not doing it alone. Invite friends to your group for more accountability, encouragement, and shared wins.

Right now, only active MyFitnessPal members can be invited to a group. If your friend doesn't have the app yet, have them join MyFitnessPal first.
 

Invite a friend to your group

Apps:

  1. Open the MyFitnessPal app.
  2. Tap on the More icon.
  3. Scroll down and tap Community.
  4. Look for the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner. 
  5. Tap Groups. 
  6. Select the group you want to invite friends to. 
  7. On the right, tap Options. 
  8. Tap Invite Members. 
  9. Type your friend's username and select them from the list. 
  10. Tap Invite.

 

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. Select the group you want to invite friends to.
  5. On the right, click Options. 
  6. Click Invite Members. 
  7. Type your friend's username and select them from the list. 
  8. Click Invite.

If your friend's username doesn't appear, they may not have visited Community yet. Learn what to do when a friend doesn't appear in your Group's invite list.

Frequently asked questions

Can I invite someone who isn't a MyFitnessPal member yet?
No. Only active MyFitnessPal members can be invited to a group. Learn how to invite a friend to join MyFitnessPal first.

What happens after I send an invite?
Your friend gets an invite notification. Once they accept, they can join the conversation right away.

Can I invite more than one friend at once?
Yes. Type and select each username before tapping Invite, and they'll all receive an invite at the same time.

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