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Project 1: Family Tree


Goal 13: Managing Account Settings



Goal 13 (Optional): Change your account settings in FamilySearch.


You may need to change various account settings from time to time, such as your password and preferences.


Choices


A Edit your FamilySearch settings.


  1. Click your name in the upper-right corner of the FamilySearch screen.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. To make changes to Account settings, click the Account tab.
  4. To edit the names used (full name, username, etc.),
    a) in the Names section click Edit;
    b) Make the updates, and
    c) Click Save.
  5. To change information in the sections for Personal Information, Password and Recovery Methods, and Family Tree Preferences, follow the approach shown in the previous step. In Family Tree Preferences you can also select "Show Temple Information" or "Show Names in Roman Script."
  6. To make changes to Notifications, click the Notifications tab. Items include options for text messages and emails from FamilySearch and helpers, as well as language for messages.
  7. To make changes to Permissions, click the Permissions tab. Items include Viewing, Helper Access, and Partner Access.
  8. If you want to sign out from FamilySearch, click your username and then select Sign Out.

Resources
  1. For help with changing account settings, watch these videos.

    FS—Settings in Family Tree—2:21 - 2020
    BYU—FamilySearch Registration and Settings—15:00



  2. For help with switching between Roman and Native lettering in your family tree display, read this article.

    FS—How do I set Family Tree to show names in Roman script? - 2020


B Get help with other account issues.


  1. For help with handling verification emails, read this article.

    FS—How do I resend the verification email? - 2020

  2. For help with deleting accounts, read this article.

    FS—How do I delete my FamilySearch Account? - 2020