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Project 1: MyHeritage Account


Goal 5: Using Family Tree Builder



Goal 5: (Optional) Download and use the free Family Tree Builder software.


Note : Family Tree Builder enables you to work on your MyHeritage tree on your personal computer or device, even when not connected to the Internet. You can synch your local tree with the online tree, and vice versa. For more details, read this article.

MH—Differences between Family Site and Family Tree Builder.

Choices


A Download a copy of Family Tree Builder.


  1. Read for steps to install the Family Tree Builder software on your Windows computer (not available on Mac).
  2. On the Welcome to Family Tree Builder screen, fill in the signup information and click Next. On the next screen, watch the brief video, then click the MH notification icon in the bottom tray.
  3. To learn how to convert your online tree into a Family Tree Builder version, read this article.

     MH—Converting My Online Tree to Family Tree Builder.

  4. After installation, if you receive an update notice for Family Tree Builder, a) Click Next to download the new installation file; b) Click Finish; c) Click Yes to allow the update; d) Click Next to begin the installation; and e) Click Finish.

B Download and refer to the User Guide for Family Tree Builder.


  1. Visit this Help Center link and select a language for download.
  2. You can find answers to questions about using Family Tree Builder in this Guide. A linked Table of Contents is located a few pages down.