How do I request that FamilySearch resend a verification email for my Account?

The verification usually arrives in a few minutes. Occasionally, it takes 1-2 hours. If it does not arrive soon, here are a few basic things you can check:

  • The email comes from www.familysearch.org/register/ and has the subject line of Complete Your FamilySearch Account Registration....
  • Check your junk or spam folder. Please search for the terms FamilySearch account, Complete your registration, or both. If you find the email in your junk or spam folder, move it to your primary folder or inbox. Now you can open it and click the activation link. Activation links do not work in a junk or spam folder.
  • Check any other email account that you have. 
  • If you made a mistake in your email address, register again with the correct email address.
  • If you created your account more than 48 hours ago, the link in the email is invalid. Register again.
  • If the registration window is still open (within 48 hours), click the button to resend the activation email. Remember to use the most recent verification email, since the links in the older emails are invalid.

If you are able to sign in to your FamilySearch account, please do. Then click your name in the upper right corner. Click Settings and then Account. Verify that your recovery option is activated. (If not, you see the link: "Verify this..." under the Recovery Email.)

Email address recovery:

  • If the email address is not verified, you see Verify this address. Click the hyperlinked words and read this message: “Please Check Your Email. A verification email was sent to [email address here]. Once verified, we'll use the email address to help you recover your sign-in information should you need it. The verification link will expire in 48 hours.”
  • You have these options: Resend email or Close.
  • If you continue to have any trouble setting up and activating your FamilySearch account, please contact FamilySearch.

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