If you have trees in Genealogies or in a family group on FamilySearch.org, accessing and managing them just got easier! These are the improvements you’ll see:
- The FamilySearch tree selector now lists all your trees.
- A new Manage Trees option appears on the Family Tree submenu.
- The new page for managing trees shows all your trees in one place.
Keep reading for more information about these updates and how to find them.
Note: For a brief explanation about trees in Genealogies and family groups, see Trees on FamilySearch.org at the end of this article.
New Tree Selector Options
The previous FamilySearch tree selector had a link to the FamilySearch Family Tree and any family group trees you have access to. The new menu has the same options and now also shows any trees you have created (such as with an uploaded GEDCOM file) or trees that have been shared with you.
New Manage Trees Submenu Option
The former Family Tree submenu had a Family Groups option. On the new menu, this option has been replaced by “Manage Trees,” which leads to the new page for managing trees.
New Page for Managing Trees
The new Manage Trees page (accessed from the Family Tree submenu) gives you easy access to trees you created or trees that have been shared with you. Trees that appeared on the former CETs page now appear on this page under the Trees You Created option.
Here’s what you can expect to see on the page:
- If you have any family group trees, they are displayed first.
- Trees you created are displayed next. These are trees created by uploading a GEDCOM file.
- Next, you’ll see any user trees that have been shared with you by other FamilySearch users.
For each tree that you created or that has been shared with you, you’ll see two options:
- Settings—This option allows you to view the current tree settings. If you are the owner or co-owner of the tree, you can also make changes. (Users who have created a tree and visited the settings page before may be interested to know that this page has also been through a few recent updates. Notably, the sidebar has been moved from the right to the left, and the chat is now primarily accessible through the chat icon in the header.)
- Review Matches—This option shows profiles in your tree that have likely matches in the FamilySearch Family Tree. You may also see opportunities to add people from your tree to the FamilySearch Family Tree.
If no trees appear on the Manage Trees page, you’ll see an option to upload a GEDCOM file to create one. Trees you create become part of the User Trees collection in Genealogies and will appear in search results, with the exception of trees you have marked private.
Share Your Feedback
If you've created a tree by uploading a GEDCOM file or if you use family group trees, let FamilySearch know what you think about these new features. You can give feedback by clicking the Feedback button on the left side of the Manage Trees page.
Trees on FamilySearch.org
FamilySearch is all about helping people discover and connect with their families. One of the ways we support this purpose is through family trees.
On FamilySearch, you can:
- Explore and help build the FamilySearch Family Tree (the largest community-built family tree in the world).
- Create a family group tree to record living family information and to preserve and share family memories within a private group.
- Upload and search trees in Genealogies. These trees are contributed by users and organizations so that everyone can benefit from the information in them.
See the articles below for more information.
At FamilySearch, we care about connecting you with your family, and we provide fun discovery experiences and family history services for free. Why? Because we cherish families and believe that connecting generations can improve our lives now and forever. We are a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. To learn more about our beliefs, click here.
