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Live Sessions Being Recorded
Guidelines for the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Genealogy in 2026
David Ouimette, James Tanner, Katherine Borges, Lynn Broderick, Steve Little
Family History Department Leadership Roundtable with Elder Mark A. Bragg
Elder Mark A. Bragg, Elder Jorge M. Alvarado, Elder Massimo De Feo, Elder Scott D. Whiting
Rooted in Resilience: Strength Through Family Stories and Divine Heritage
Jennifer K. Davis, Emily Oldroyd
Pre-recorded Sessions
2026 Temple and Family History Leadership Instruction
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Patrick Kearon
Uniting Families for Eternity | Always Focus First on the Savior
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Preserving the Past with Emerging Tech: AI’s Role in Archival Stewardship
Bret Weekes, Jon Morrey, John K Alexander, Jimmy Zimmerman
Live Sessions Not Being Recorded
Power Hour: The Power of Process: From Clues to Conclusions
Alyssa Gamble Martinez, Colette Hokanson, Janalee McBride, Julia A. Anderson, Savannah Larson
Power Hour: The Power of Proof: Mastering the Five Steps of Record Evaluation
Alyssa Gamble Martinez, Julia A. Anderson, Savannah Larson, Janalee McBride, Colette Hokanson
Webinars
FamilySearch 101
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 1
Join us in starting your family history journey in Episode 1 of FamilySearch 101. Learn to create a free account, add members, and use the app to begin building a simple, accurate family tree.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 2
Continue your family history in FamilySearch 101 Episode 2 as it teaches you how to navigate your family tree and add memories! Begin uploading photos, stories, and audio to your family's memories.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 3
In FamilySearch 101 Episode 3 learn to use Record Hints to find records like birth, census, and marriage records.. Learn to verify sources, search historical records, and explore Genealogies.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 4
Continue learning in FamilySearch 101 Episode 4. Attach sources, verify ancestors, and keep your tree accurate. Learn to find and merge duplicates to preserve family history for future generations.
FamilySearch 101 | Episode 5
FamilySearch 101 Episode 5 shows how to use Family Groups, search records by place, and use Full-Text Search to find ancestors in un-indexed global documents and uncover new family connections.
FamilySearch 101 for Members | Part 1
In FamilySearch 101 for Members, learn to find names ready for temple ordinances, understand temple icons, and use Ordinances Ready to reserve names.
What's New at FamilySearch?
Preserving the Past with Emerging Tech: AI’s Role in Archival Stewardship
Bret Weekes, Jon Morrey, John K Alexander, Jimmy Zimmerman
Account, Usernames, Passwords, and Contact Info
How Do I Recover My FamilySearch Username and Password?
FamilySearch Support Content Development Team
Using a Church Account to Recover Forgotten FamilySearch Username or Password
FamilySearch Support Content Development Team
Family Tree and Source Linker
How Do I Correct the Wrong Parent or Child in Family Tree?
FamilySearch Support Content Development Team
How Do I See My Relationship to Other Users in Family Tree?
FamilySearch Support Content Development Team
Historical Record Search
Unlock the Power of Full-Text Searching for Historical Records
FamilySearch Support Content Development Team
Help and Learning
Mobile Apps
Together by FamilySearch: The New Way to Bring Your Family into Family History
Bryan Austad, Dan Call
Reviewing Names in Get Involved: What It Is and How It Helps
Join Stuart on a tour of the Get Involved mobile app from FamilySearch.
GEDCOM
Add an Existing Family Tree to FamilySearch
This is for new users to FamilySearch who have already built a family tree using another website or software program. This will show you how to add your family tree to FamilySearch Family Tree and begin to enjoy the many benefits of FamilySearch. Options covered in the demo for adding your tree include the following:Ancestral QuestVideo: Upload Data to FamilySearch Family Tree . This uses Ancestral Quest’s “Link/Upload Groups” feature available with the Ancestral Quest full license (paid).Video: Syncing AQ/PAF Data with Family Tree (Basics) . This uses features available with the Ancestral Quest Basics (free) license.Find Ancestral Quest in the Expo Hall for help and product information.RootsMagicVideo: Matching Records with RootsMagic and FamilySearch Family Tree . This shows how to match your tree with persons in FamilySearch’s Family Tree.Video: Sharing Data with RootsMagic and FamilySearch Family Tree . This shows you how to add data to FamilySearch’s Family Tree.FamilySearch GenealogiesUpload Your Tree . Upload your GEDCOM to FamilySearch and selectively add your data to the shared Family Tree.
En Español
Ahórrate años de búsqueda: El poder del texto completo
Nancy Steffy Orellana Vidal, Francisco Javier Gómez
Como crecer tu árbol genealógico y conectar tus antepasados
Karina E. Morales, Nancy Steffy Orellana Vidal
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