Joining Google Groups

UsGenWeb uses Google Groups to communicate with volunteers but, you do not need a Google account nor a Gmail address to join. Just ask your State Coordinator to add you using your current email address.

To Set up a Google Account (if you don't already have a Gmail address)

• Find the "Create Account" link on Google Accounts Login page - https://accounts.google.com/.
• Choose a "Personal" or "Business" account.
• Choose a Gmail user name or select "Use my current email address instead."
• Enter your Email address if you don't want Gmail.
• Type a password.
• Type it again.
• If you are getting a Gmail address, Google requires a cell phone number (Google will text you with an authentication code).
• If you are not getting a Gmail address, wait to receive an email from noreply@google.com with the subject "Verify your email address."
• Type the digits sent as verification via text or email.
• List a date of birth.
• Select your gender from the drop down menu.
• Read the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and agree.
• Welcome to your new account.

This verifies your email address and activates your Google Account.

Join a Google Group under your Google Account

• Sign in with your Google Account email address and password - https://accounts.google.com/.
• Go to the Group's URL.
• Click on the blue "Join group" button.
• Link to your Google profile if you want.
• Choose your mail options from:
  • Each email — Messages are sent individually as they’re posted to the group.
  • Digest — Up to 25 complete messages are combined into single emails and sent daily.
  • Abridged — Summaries of up to 150 messages are combined into single emails and sent daily.
  • No email — Messages from the group are not sent.
  • The default is "each email."
• Add the group's email address to your address book.

See USGenWeb Group Mailing Lists HERE

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Page content reviewed and/or updated by the Advisory Board 2023 Jan

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