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{{Support Chat}}For any questions, you can&nbsp;[https://www.familysearch.org/help/contact contact FamilySearch]. But if you'd like to be involved in the Wiki Community, you can try one of the following:<br>  
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:[https://www.familysearch.org/help/contact Contact FamilySearch] - The following are times when you would want to contact FamilySearch first and bypass the above options:
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:*'''Serious violations'''&nbsp;of wiki scope or policy. Many violations can be handled by community members, but more serious issues may need to be brought to the attention of FamilySearch. See [[FamilySearch Wiki:Policies|Wiki policies]] for more information.&nbsp;
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Return to Contributor Help

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When you have a question about contributing to the wiki, you can:

  • Contact FamilySearch by email and make sure you put Wiki in the title of your message.
  • Get involved with the Wiki Community through the below areas


Ask a Question

question

Request Individual Training

Wiki bus
  • Mentoring - Request an individual work with you as you get started


Report a Problem

Tools
Contact FamilySearch any time you have a problem in the wiki. Following are a few specific examples:
  • Technical problems such as page editing not working correctly, problems with logging in, wiki bugs, etc. See the Wiki Known Issues for more information.
      
  • Problems with communicating with others, or being unable to work out differences of opinion on your own. See the Dispute Resolution process for more information.

  • Serious violations of wiki scope or policy. Many violations can be handled by community members, but more serious issues may need to be brought to the attention of FamilySearch. See Wiki policies for more information. 
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