A Google Group is an online discussion group or mailing list that helps groups of people communicate using email and the web. I setup the Ruscoe Family Genealogy Google Group for anyone with an interest in Ruscoe family history.
Here’s a quick guide to getting started with Google Groups. If you’re still having problems subscribing to the group after following this guide and checking the Google Groups Help Center – or if you think there’s something else I should include in this page – you can email me at webmaster@ruscoe.net.
There are two different ways to subscribe to the Ruscoe Family Genealogy Google Group. Which method you choose depends on how you want to receive and reply to any messages posted to the group.
If you want to read the message archives or post new messages online, you must own a Google Account. If you choose this method, you’ll also be able to send and receive group messages by email.
Go to http://groups.google.com/group/ruscoe/ (clicking this link will open a new browser window).
Once there, click the Sign in and apply for membership link near the top of the page.
Next, click the Create an account now link (or sign in if you already have a Google Account).
On the next page you’ll need to enter some details:
Your current email address – this must be the email address from which you will be sending messages to the group
Choose a password – you will use this to sign in to Google Groups
Re-enter password – exactly the same as before
Nick name – enter a nick name that will be displayed when you send messages to the group
Location – enter your location if you wish
Word Verification – type the characters you see in the strange-looking picture
Click the I accept. Create my account. button – assuming that you have read and agree to the terms of use, of course!
At this stage, you’ll be sent an email from Google to verify your email address is correct. Click the link in the email and then carry on following these instructions.
On the next page, you must select how you would like to read any group messages, enter a nickname (these settings can be changed after you’ve joined the group), fill in our approval question and click the Apply to this group button.
Once we’ve approved your membership application, you’ll be fully subscribed to the Ruscoe Family Genealogy Google Group!
If you prefer to only send and receive group messages by email, you can just subscribe to the Ruscoe Family Genealogy mailing list. (If you choose this method, you will not be able to read the message archives or view new messages online unless you later sign up for a Google Account.)
Enter your email address below and click the Subscribe button. This must be the email address from which you will be sending messages to the group. If you intend to use more than one email address, you must do this for each one.
Your email address:Note: This will open a new browser window. Once you’ve read the information, you can close the window and continue to read this page.
If you entered your email address correctly, you should receive an email from Google similar to the following:
Hello [your email address],
We have received a request for this email address to join the Ruscoe Family Genealogy group, hosted by Google Groups. In order for us to process this subscription, we need confirmation from you.
If you did not request to join this group, you may ignore this message.
To join this group go to the following confirmation URL:
[link]
This should take you directly to an email confirmation page. If it does not, please copy and paste the full URL into your web browser's address box and hit the "Enter" key on your keyboard.
If you have questions related to this or any other Google group, please visit the Help Center at http://groups.google.com/support.
Thanks,
The Google Groups Team
Click the link provided and you should be taken to a confirmation page containing the following information:
Joining this group requires approval. The manager has requested that you answer the following question:
In order to reduce the number of bogus members signing up and sending spam to the group, please let us know a bit about yourself and enter a brief account of how you are related to the Ruscoe family.
Once we’ve approved your membership application, you’ll be fully subscribed to the Ruscoe Family Genealogy mailing list!