When users signed in on FamilySearch.org, there used to be a check box offering the option to stay signed in for a period of 2 weeks. We’ve listened to a lot of feedback saying the check box hasn’t kept users signed in consistently. With recent updates allowing users to sign in more easily to FamilySearch.org, and considering the Stay Signed In feature provides a higher security risk, the check box has now been removed.
When users sign in to FamilySearch.org, they will remain signed in for a time, as long as they are actively using the site. For users who prefer not to re-enter their credentials every time they access FamilySearch, they have several alternatives for a quick and easy sign-in experience.
Third-Party Sign-In Options
Try logging in to FamilySearch.org with Facebook, Google, or Apple, a feature added to FamilySearch.org earlier this year. These options appear right at the top of the sign in page.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can likewise use their Church account username and password to sign in to FamilySearch, by clicking the Sign in with Church account option.
Using a Password Manager
Another option is to configure your browser’s password manager to automatically enter your sign-in credentials whenever you visit FamilySearch.org.
If you’re not sure how to enable a password manager for FamilySearch, just go to your preferred search engine and enter something like, “Get [browser name] to remember my username and password.”
Here are some helpful articles explaining how to do this on a few popular browsers:
No Check Box, No Problem
Whether you have 1, 5, or 100 usernames in your work and personal life, they are hard to remember! At FamilySearch, we understand that. (That’s why we originally had the Stay Signed In check box option.)
Although the Stay Signed In check box is no longer available, we encourage you to try one of the options described above. They can help solve some of the same problems, and learning how to take advantage of them now might help you on other websites that have similar options.
Giving Your Feedback
We’re always interested in hearing ways to improve the FamilySearch website and hope you’ll share. We have multiple ways for getting in touch:
- Use the floating Feedback button (available on some pages on FamilySearch.org) to easily give feedback about a particular feature you are using in the moment.
- Visit the FamilySearch Community to suggest an idea or report something broken.
- In the Family Tree mobile app, tap the three-bar menu icon. Then click Help, then Contact Us, and then Give App Feedback.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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.
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