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Find, join, or leave a Flickr group

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Groups on Flickr are a great way to connect with others who share your interests, view inspiring images, and participate in discussions. Whether you’re searching for new communities, joining one, or decluttering your list by leaving, here’s how to do it.

Find a group

You can discover groups in a few different ways:

  • Browsing the What’s New tab (web only).
  • Searching for groups by name or topic.
  • Receiving a direct link or invite.
  • Discovering them through Explore or another member’s activity.

Web browser

Flickr app

Select Explore | What’s New to see trending groups. 

OR, 

  1. Select the Search bar at the top of the page.
  2. Enter keywords (e.g., “Cats” or “Nature”).
  3. Select Search groups
  1. Tap the Magnifying Glass icon.
  2. Enter your search terms | select the Magnifying Glass.
  3. Choose Groups.

Join a group

Once you’ve found a group you’d like to join, follow the steps below.

Note: If you don’t see the Join option, the group may be invitation-only or closed to new members.

Web browser

Flickr app

Find a group from the search results | select Join Group.

OR, 
 

Select Join Group in the group cover photo

  1. Tap on the group.
  2. Tap Join.


Leave a group

If you decide you no longer want to be part of a group, you can leave it at any time.

Web browser

Flickr app

  1. Hover over You | Select Groups
  2. Select the group you want to leave.
  3. Hover over Joined | Select Leave.
  4. Optional: check box to remove your photos from the group.
  5. Select Leave this group.
  1. Select the group you want to leave.
  2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right.
  3. Tap Leave group.
  4. Optional: check box to remove your photos from the group.
  5. Tap Leave this group.

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