Joe and Anna Stringer Family

Editing a Person’s Profile

The Edit Person page allows you to update information about someone in the Family Directory. You can change names, relationships, birthdate settings, contact information, and privacy options. Only the person who created the profile or an Admin can make changes.

How to Edit a Person

  1. Open the Family Directory.
  2. Select the person you want to edit.
  3. Click the Edit button on their profile page.
  4. The Edit Person form will appear with all current information filled in.
  5. Update any fields as needed.
  6. Click Save Changes to apply your updates.
If you do not see the Edit button, you do not have permission to edit this profile.

Fields You Can Edit

The Edit Person page includes the following fields:

  • Full Name — The person’s name as it should appear in the directory.
  • Relationship to You — How this person is related to you.
  • Birthdate — Optional; used for directory display and birthday reminders.
  • Birthdate Privacy Settings — Controls what others can see.
  • Email Address — Optional contact information.
  • Phone Number — Optional contact information.
  • Address, City, State, Zip — Optional location details.

Birthdate Privacy Options

You can control how much of a person’s birthdate is visible to others:

  • Show Full Birthdate — Displays month, day, and year.
  • Show Month & Day Only — Hides the year for privacy.
  • Hide Birthdate in Directory — Keeps the birthdate private.
  • Show in Calendar — Adds the birthday to the Family Calendar.
  • Hide from Calendar — Keeps the birthday off the calendar.

Profile Photos

After saving changes, you can upload or update profile photos by clicking the Add Photo button on the person’s profile page.

Saving Your Changes

When you click Save Changes:

  • The profile updates immediately in the Family Directory.
  • Birthdate privacy settings take effect right away.
  • Calendar visibility updates automatically if the birthday is shown.

Canceling Changes

If you click Cancel, no changes are saved and you will return to the person’s profile page.

Tips for Editing Profiles

  • Use accurate names and relationships to keep the directory organized.
  • Update contact information when it changes.
  • Use birthdate privacy settings to protect sensitive information.
  • Add a profile photo to help others recognize the person.

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