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Group birthday cards, made personal by everyone.

Bring every birthday message, shared photo, favourite GIF and video greeting into one online card—whether the group is together or scattered everywhere.

First card free for up to 5 signers No payment details

Messages
Photos
Video
One card.
Everyone’s voice.
One private linkEasy for everyone to sign
Photos, GIFs + videoMore than names on a page
Scheduled deliveryReady at the right moment
No subscriptionBuy only when you need to

Birthday card designs for every kind of celebration

Choose a ready-made cover for a milestone, hobby or workplace birthday. You can also upload your own artwork or create a unique design with AI after signing in.

Illustrated herb and kitchen themed Happy Birthday Chef GreetingHQ card cover

Happy Birthday, Chef

Purple and pink music themed Happy Birthday Turn It Up GreetingHQ card cover

Happy Birthday, Turn It Up

Bright balloon and confetti Happy 18th Birthday GreetingHQ card cover

Happy 18th Birthday

Navy and gold contemporary Happy Birthday GreetingHQ card cover for a colleague

Happy Birthday!

Not seeing their style? Upload your own cover or create one with AI.

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A birthday card that sounds like the whole group

A name on a store-bought card is easy to miss. GreetingHQ gives each person room to contribute in their own way, then turns those individual moments into one birthday surprise.

Create a Birthday Card
Example group card contributions

Happy birthday, Maya—our Monday calls would be far less fun without you.

— Alex

Here’s to cake, terrible karaoke and another brilliant trip around the sun.

— Sam
Happy birthday, Maya!

One private link for everyone

Send the signing link to friends, family or the team. Contributors can add their birthday wish without creating an account.

More than written birthday wishes

Mix messages with photos, GIFs, stickers, signatures and video greetings so the finished card feels unmistakably theirs.

Ready for the right moment

Preview the complete online birthday card, arrange contributions and schedule delivery for their birthday.

What to write in a group birthday card

The best birthday messages sound like the person writing them. Start with one true detail—a shared memory, an in-joke or something you genuinely appreciate—then keep it warm and specific.

For a colleague

Make work feel human

Mention the energy, humour or calm they bring to the team. A short note about the difference they make will feel more personal than a formal greeting.

“Happy birthday, Maya! Thanks for making busy weeks lighter and every coffee run more entertaining.”

For a friend or family member

Bring back a real memory

Choose a moment only your group would know, then add a photo or video that brings it back to life.

“Here’s to another year of questionable road-trip playlists and very good stories. We love you.”

For a milestone birthday

Celebrate the chapter, not the number

Look back at what they have built and forward to what is next. Invite people from different parts of their life to add a message.

“Fifty years of making people laugh, feel welcome and order dessert. We’re lucky to celebrate this chapter with you.”

How to make an online group birthday card

You organise the surprise; everyone else only needs the signing link.

  1. 1

    Choose a birthday design

    Pick a cover from the birthday collection, upload your own artwork or use AI to create a new design.

  2. 2

    Add the birthday details

    Name the recipient, add your opening message and choose how you want the finished card delivered.

  3. 3

    Share the private signing link

    Send one link by chat or email. Contributors do not need a GreetingHQ account to sign.

  4. 4

    Collect messages and media

    Friends, relatives and colleagues can add words, photos, GIFs, signatures and video greetings.

  5. 5

    Preview and deliver together

    Review the complete group birthday card, then send it immediately or schedule the delivery.

Online group birthday card questions

Practical answers for organising a birthday card from a group.

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What is an online group birthday card?

An online group birthday card is one shared digital card that many people can sign. With GreetingHQ, contributors can add written birthday messages, photos, GIFs, videos, signatures, stickers and emojis through a private signing link.

Can I create a group birthday card for free?

Yes. Your first GreetingHQ card is free for up to five distinct signers, with no payment details required. It includes the same core creative tools and scheduled delivery.

Do people need an account to sign the birthday card?

No. The organiser needs a GreetingHQ account, but contributors can open the private signing link and add their birthday message without creating an account.

Can people add photos and video birthday messages?

Yes. A GreetingHQ birthday card can include photos, GIFs, videos, messages, stickers, styled text, signatures and emojis across its pages.

Can I use it for an office birthday card?

Yes. Share the signing link with colleagues so people can contribute wherever they are working. Organisation accounts can also manage cards, members, teams and shared card credits.

Can I schedule the birthday card to arrive on the day?

Yes. The organiser can choose a delivery date and time, or deliver the card manually when the group is ready.

Can I use my own birthday card design?

Yes. Choose a GreetingHQ cover, upload artwork you have permission to use, or use the built-in AI design tool to create a cover from your idea.

Make this birthday feel like everyone showed up.

Start a group birthday card, share one link and let every person add something worth keeping.

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