RecordSeek

= What is TreeConnect? =

TreeConnect is a free third party affiliate product for FamilySearch that enables patrons to quickly create FamilyTree sources from online records. TreeConnect places a bookmark on your internet browser. This bookmark is called "TreeConnect" and can be used to autofill the fields used to create a source in FamilyTree.

Internet browsers commonly allow patrons to create direct links to allow easy access to particular webpages. For different browers, these direct links have different names: bookmarks, favorites, etc. These direct links are typically located at the top of the internet browser. TreeConnect is one of these direct links that can be placed on your internet browser.

= How to Use TreeConnect =

Once the link is placed on your browser, you simply find a webpage you wish to use as a source. While actively on that webpage, click the TreeConnect button that appears on the browser. A new window will open asking you to sign in to your FamilyTree account. After signing in, the window will show the fields FamilyTree uses to create a new source in your sourcebox. The TreeConnect program will automatically fill in some of the fields. You can then review the fields and edit or add information as needed. Once the source information is accurate, you can save the source to your Source Box by clicking the save button. TreeConnect will then move to another screen which allows you to search for the ancestor to whom you would like to attach the source, or view your Source Box, or simply close the window. If you choose to close the window, the source is still saved in your Source Box and can be accessed from the Source Box at a later time. If you choose to search for the deceased ancestor, you can type in the search parameters and select the correct person from a list of search results. This screen also allows searching by the FamilyTree Person Identifier.

= How to Access TreeConnect =

Go to RecordSeek.com and follow the directions given on the webpage. The instructions will vary depending on which browser you are using. The webpage will give you instructions to place the link on your particular browser. You can also click the "Need Help" link from the RecordSeek page for further instructions.