How do I sign in to FamilySearch?

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June 04, 2025
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Sign in to use the features on FamilySearch, including the use of Family Tree and in order to search our free collection of online digital records.

For members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

No need to create a separate FamilySearch account or login! Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can use their Church account to access FamilySearch, just like they do for other Church sites and apps, such as Gospel Library.

Signing in is easy—just click the Continue with Church Account button on the sign-in page. This option is available on the FamilySearch website and mobile apps. This is a great backup option if you ever forget your FamilySearch username or password and no longer have access to the email or phone number tied to your FamilySearch account.

While Church accounts and FamilySearch accounts are separate, both can be used to access FamilySearch. And even if a FamilySearch account linked to a Church membership number is deleted, members can still view their Family Tree data with their Church account.

If you’ve forgotten your FamilySearch username or password, don’t worry! The easiest way to get back in is through your Church Account—give it a try before resetting your password or reaching out to Support.

Steps to Sign in (website)

  1. Go to FamilySearch.
  2. In the upper-right corner, click Sign In. (If Sign In is not in the menu, click the icon with three horizontal lines. Then click Sign in.)
  3. Enter your FamilySearch account username and password. Or, you can select an icon to use another existing account to sign in with, for example Facebook, Google, Apple or ChurchofJesusChrist.org account.
  4. Click Sign In.

Steps (mobile app)

  1. Open the Family Tree or Memories mobile app and tap Sign in.
  2. Enter your username and password.
  3. Tap Sign In.

Steps (Family Tree Lite)

Sign in to use Family Tree Lite:

  1. Go to Family Tree Lite.
  2. Enter your username and password.
  3. Click Sign In.

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