Google: Join or Create a Family Group

Environment

U-M Google, Google Family Groups

Issue

Can I create or join a Google Family Group with my U-M Google account?

Resolution

You cannot create or join a Google Family Group using your U-M Google account. Family Groups are not available for use with Google Workspace for Education accounts like U-M.

If you attempt to create a Family Group using your U-M Google account, you will receive an error: "Can't create a Family Group. Family Groups aren't available for this type of account" OR "Switch accounts. Family groups aren't available for Google Workspace accounts."

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