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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

iOS & Android

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 Search icon.
  2. Tap the Search bar.
  3. Enter keywords (e.g., “Cats” or “Nature”).
  4. Tap Groups above your search results.

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

iOS & Android

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

OR
 

Select Join Group in the group cover photo

  1. Select Join or Join Group in the group cover photo.


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

iOS & Android

  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. Tap the Profile icon | select Groups
  2. Tap the group you want to leave.
  3. Tap the three-dot menu.
  4. Tap Leave Group.
  5. Tap Leave.

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