Using the “Share Source” Feature for
FamilySearch® Family Tree
Sign in to your ResearchTies account.
The “Share Source” function is available from the Results
template. Use the search engine to locate past entries, or share
while entering new data.
After entering a result, click on “Share Source.”
The first time you use ResearchTies with FamilySearch, the program will ask your permission to allow the
programs to interact. Click “Accept.”
You will be asked to sign in to FamilySearch.
A template will open showing the autofilledinformation that will be
transferred to FamilySearch.
ResearchTies allows multiple documents to
be attached to a result.
FamilySearchonly allows one.
Use the dropdown to
select the document you want to attach.
Add your reason for
attaching the source.
Click any desired tags,
then click “Share.”
Go to the FamilySearch record and scroll down to the Source section.
Your full citation, link,
and any additional
information have been
shared with a few clicks!
Let’s all work together to improve online family trees by documenting the records and sharing our quality research with others.