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Project 1: Findmypast Account


Goal 2: Customize Your Tree Settings



Goal 2: Customize your tree settings.


Customizing your Findmypast tree settings can help you connect more easily with other Findmypast users.


Choices


A Change your tree settings as needed.


  1. Click the Family Tree tab and then click the Settings wheel icon (right side) for the tree you want.
  2. To set the home person for the tree, type a name in the "Home person" field and select it from the list.
  3. If you want Findmypast to more easily connect you with relatives, type your name in the "You" field and select it from the list.
  4. In the "Name this tree" field, type the name for the tree. You can also choose to capitalize entire surnames.
  5. If you want to share information about your deceased ancestors with others, check the corresponding box. If the box is unchecked, other Findmypast users will not be able to see your tree information, and your tree will not be included in Findmypast's Tree-to-Tree Hinting feature.
  6. Click Save changes.