FamilySearch Wiki:FamilySearch Account

A FamilySearch (FS) Account is the sign in credentials (user name and password) required to to use FamilySearch online resources. There is no cost for a FamilySearch account.

How do you create a FS account?
To register for an account: Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints can use their LDS.org account login and password to access FamilySearch resources. For more information, see FamilySearch Account
 * Users must have a valid email address, and will need to be able to receive and respond to an email confirmation before being able to utilize a newly created account; or,
 * Users must have a cell phone with texting service. Texting fees may apply as required by a user's phone plan.

Why do you need a free FS account?
Access to a FamilySearch account allows a user to: For additional help getting started on FamilySearch
 * view images for certain restricted collections at FamilySearch.org
 * make edits in the FamilySearch Research Wiki
 * order microfilm for use at family history centers
 * index records (FamilySearch Indexing)

What to do if you have trouble making a FS account

 * For help creating a FamilySearch account or addressing any LDS.org account rollover issues, see FamilySearch account help