Together by FamilySearch is an exciting new way for youth to connect with their parents, grandparents, and other family members. Users will find ways to develop stronger family bonds and create lasting memories through interactive games and activities.
Note: Users must have their own FamilySearch account.
- For instructions on how to create a free account for children ages 13 and up, click here.
- For instructions on how to create a free account for children ages 8-12, click here.
- Youth under age 8 can work on activities with a parent in the parent's account.
Steps (website):
- Sign in to FamilySearch.org.
- Click the Activities tab at the top of the screen.
- Click Together from the drop-down menu.
- Click Get Started.
- Note: You may be prompted to create a family group. Choose Create Family Group or Skip for Now.
- To choose from family groups already created, at the top of the page, click the All Family Groups down arrow and select the family group you want.
- Choose one of the tabs:
- Stories: Record your favorite sports, travel, entertainment, and more. Record memories about life experiences and family members.
- Feed: View stories and photos of your ancestors or share stories with your family groups.
- Activities: Play family history games and activities to help build a family tree, learn about ancestors, color fun family history pages, and learn about yourself and your roots.
- More: Add and manage family groups and notifications.
Each activity has a point system, displayed in the upper right of the screen. Points are added when activities are completed and subtracted when they are not completed. Users can compete with friends and family through their family groups. Users also have control over privacy levels.
Steps (mobile app):
- Download Together by FamilySearch from your mobile device store.
- Once the mobile app is installed, tap the icon to open it.
- Tap Get Started.
- Choose from one of the tabs at the bottom of the screen:
- Stories: Record your favorite sports, travel, entertainment, and more. Record memories about life experiences and family members.
- Feed: View stories and photos of your ancestors or share stories with your family groups.
- Activities: Play family history games and activities to help build a family tree, learn about ancestors, color fun family history pages, and learn about yourself and your roots.
- More: Add and manage family groups and notifications.
Each activity has a point system, displayed in the upper right of the screen. Points are added when activities are completed and subtracted when they are not completed. Users can compete with friends and family through their family groups. Users also have control over privacy levels.