How do I create a Gather the Family account?
Sign up for free and start building your family tree in minutes.
Creating an account is free and takes less than a minute.
To Sign Up
- Go to gatherthefamily.com
- Click "Get Started Free"
- Enter your name, email, and create a password
- Check your email for a verification link
- Click the link to verify your account
Choose How to Get Started After verification, you'll see three options:
- Upload GEDCOM File (Recommended) - Already have a family tree in another program? Import your existing data instantly.
- Upload Documents (AI-Powered) - Have photos or documents? Let AI extract names, dates, and relationships for you.
- Start From Scratch - Begin by adding yourself and family members one by one.
- You can also click "I'll do this later" to skip and explore the app first.
What's Included Free
- Up to 50 people (manually added)
- Unlimited GEDCOM import
- Invite unlimited family members to view
- 500MB storage
- 10 AI queries per month