How to Join a Family on BIGO LIVE in 2026

How to join a BIGO LIVE Family step by step

1. Open the Family section. In the app, tap Me to open your profile and look for Family. If your profile shows different shortcuts, check Explore. BIGO lists both as ways to reach the Family page.
2. Open the Family’s page. Read its description and check any activities you can see. If you met the group during a livestream, confirm the Family’s name and leader’s profile so you choose the right one.
3. Send your request. Tap + Join next to the group in the Family list. If the button appears on the Family’s page, you can send the request there. Follow the instructions BIGO displays.
4. Check your membership. Return to the Family’s page or the Family section of your profile. If your request is under review, wait for a response. Look for your profile in the member list to confirm you’re in.

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Button names and locations can vary by account, region, and app version. Official BIGO LIVE Family guide.

👤 How to join from a host’s profile

If you discovered a group while watching a livestream, you can open its Family page from the host’s profile. BIGO’s newcomer guide shows this route:

1. Open the host’s profile and tap the card with their Family’s name.
2. Confirm the group’s name on the Family page.
3. Tap + Join to send a request. If you’d like to ask about schedules or activities first, use Contact leader when available.

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🗓️ Where to find Family Events

Open the Family section and look for the Family Events banner. BIGO’s Latin American campaign also shows a route from Live → Popular. Open the introduction on the events page if it’s available in your region. The campaign’s Spanish guide has two tabs:

• Family Introduction (Introducción a Familia) collects shortcuts to the directory, newcomer activities, and the regional calendar. It also explains rankings and goals.
• Family Journey (Viaje con Familia) shows how to get from Me → Family to the Family list and request to join. Search by name if you already know the group, or browse the Family Prestige ranking to discover one. The tab also has information for people who want to start a Family.

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Before you take part. Open the event details to check the dates, region, and eligibility. The Latin American calendar for November 2026 includes examples for new members and new group PK participants. Your list can differ by date and account.

View BIGO LIVE’s official Family Events campaign in Spanish.

How to choose a Family that fits

Look at the language people use, when they go live, and what they do together. If you’d like to share music, look for a group that hosts acoustic sessions or invites members to sing. If you prefer conversation, watch one of their livestreams to see how the group welcomes new people and takes turns.

Ask before you join. “What do you usually do during the week, and what would you recommend to a new member?” If Saturdays are your only free days, that answer can help you find a group whose schedule works for you.

One idea for your first Family activity

Imagine your Family is planning a Saturday music night. Ask when the room opens and who’s hosting. You can listen, welcome people in chat, or prepare a song if there are guest slots. If the group wants its activity to count toward a BIGO event, open the event page and check the rules together before you start.

What to do if you can’t send a request

• You can’t find Family. Check your profile and Explore. If the shortcut is still missing, contact support from the app to confirm what’s available for your account.
• You already sent a request. Check the Family’s page before trying again. If it’s still pending and you have a question, ask the person who coordinates the group.
• You’re already in a Family. If you want to switch, start by checking the options in your current Family. BIGO says Family leaders need to arrange a leadership transfer before they can apply to join another one.

🐾 Want to start your own BIGO LIVE Family?

To start a Family through the process we support in Latin America, you need to be an official signed BIGO LIVE host. BIGO LIVE confirms who can create a Family and which rules apply to each region and account.

1. Check your host status. If you’re not a signed host yet, open Me → Creator Center → LIVE and look for Become a Signed Host. Labels can vary with your app language.
2. Get your group ready. BIGO says founders cannot already belong to another Family. Gather at least five members from the same region and have a WhatsApp number ready for the founder.
3. Check how to submit your request. Open Family and review the instructions available for your account. If the option is missing, ask through the app which channel handles Family creation in your region.

Read our complete guide to Families on BIGO LIVE to plan your first events and understand levels and points. For current options, visit BIGO LIVE or open the app.

If you stream from Latin America and want to become an official host or start your own Family, ON Digital can help you review your situation and plan the first steps.