User Guide
Quick guide on how to use My Life to record and preserve your life stories
How do I create my first biography?
Creating a personal biography is the first step in documenting your life story. With just a few simple steps, you can start writing your own life archive.
Sign up or log in
If you don't have an account yet, click the "Get Started Free" button to register. If you already have an account, simply log in.
Go to the creation page
Click the "Create Biography" button on the homepage, or select "Personal Biography" from the navigation bar.
Fill in basic information
Enter your display name, birth year, location, and other basic information. These fields are optional and can be changed anytime.
Write your life story
Write down what you want to record in the text box. It can be childhood memories, life reflections, messages to family, or any other content.
Save your biography
Click "Save This Life Record" button, and your biography is successfully created!
Free users can save up to 10 characters of biography content and 1 photo. Upgrade to a paid plan for more storage space.
How do I upload photos and videos?
Photos and videos are the most intuitive way to record life. My Life supports uploading various media formats.
Supported File Formats
- Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP (max 10MB per file)
- Videos: MP4, MOV (Family Plan and above, max 500MB per file)
Upload Steps
Go to the edit page
Open your biography or Family Circle and find the upload area.
Select files
Click the upload area or drag and drop files into the upload box.
Wait for upload to complete
Files will automatically upload and show previews. Remember to save after uploads complete.
Compressing photos before uploading saves storage space and speeds up uploads.
How do I create a Family Circle?
A Family Circle is a shared space designed for family members to document family history and share precious memories together.
Go to the Family Circle page
Click "Family Circle" in the homepage navigation, or use the "Create Family Circle" button from your personal biography page.
Click the create button
On the Family Circle list page, click the "Create New Family Circle" card.
Fill in family information
Enter your family name (e.g., "The Johnson Family"), a brief description, and your location.
Invite family members
After creation, you can invite family to join via email or invitation link.
How do I invite family members?
Invite family to participate together and make your family memories richer and more complete.
Invitation Methods
- Share invitation link: Copy the invitation link and send it to family
- Email sharing: Send invitations via email
- Direct add: Manually add family member information
Member Permissions
Family Circle supports different member permission settings:
- Admin: Can manage members, edit family information, delete content
- Member: Can view content, post stories, upload photos
You can enable "Allow members to invite" in Family Circle settings, letting members invite other family members to join.
How do I set privacy permissions?
Your privacy is paramount. My Life provides flexible privacy setting options.
Biography Visibility
- Private: Default setting, only you can view
- Family Circle visible: Family Circle members can view
- Public: Everyone can view (will appear on homepage showcase)
Modify Privacy Settings
Open biography edit page
Go to your personal biography and click the edit button.
Set visibility options
Check or uncheck the "Make my biography public to everyone" option.
Save settings
Click the save button, privacy settings take effect immediately.
How do I protect my account security?
Account security is the first line of defense for protecting your precious memories.
Security Tips
- Use strong passwords: Passwords should contain letters and numbers, at least 8 characters
- Change password regularly: Recommended every 3-6 months
- Keep your email updated: Used for password recovery and security notifications
- Don't share account: Your account is for personal use only
If You Forgot Your Password
Click forgot password
Click the "Forgot Password?" link on the login page.
Verify identity
Enter your registered email address. You'll receive a password reset link.
Set new password
Click the link in your email to set a new login password.
We will never ask for your password in any way. If you receive suspicious messages, please contact customer support immediately.