HOW TO Link your tree to FamilySearch
First steps
Select FamilySearch from the Edit menu, enter your FamilySearch credentials and click Login. A series of messages reveals how MacFamilyTree scours FamilySearch for matches to people, records, and photos.
Compare match
The annotated screenshot (left) reveals what’s shown when comparing people in your tree with individuals on FamilySearch. If you’re convinced it’s a match, return to the Overview tab and click “Person has been Auto–Matched”.
Add facts
If there are any new facts listed under “Person on FamilySearch”, and you’re confident they’re correct, click the arrow button to download them to your tree, either as a new event or to replace an existing one.
Review results
The status messages will change color as the search progresses: cyan for ongoing searches, turning to grey if nothing is found, or yellow and green if there are items to review. Click Auto–Matched Persons to begin.
Review other matches
If you’re not convinced, use the Matches tab to see if other names appear. Click Show Context to reveal a potential match’s tree, which may reveal more clues.
Expand your tree
Beneath the facts section will be the names of immediate relatives linked to your local person and the FamilySearch entry. You can also confirm existing matches and download new relatives.
Review matches
Auto–matched persons are linked to individuals on FamilySearch who match your ancestor’s details. You’ll see a list of everyone matched — click Review Auto–Match and switch to the Sync tab to confirm the match.
Add facts
Once you’ve finished matching, return to the main FamilySearch screen and if Found Further Information is flagged, click this to see what additional info exists. Click Show Further Information beneath a person.
Additional information
Explore the “Record Matches found” and “Person Pictures found” sections to see what other info may exist: review the matches using the controls and download photos to your Mac.