If you are looking for information about family history or genealogy, the Family History Center Portal is a great resource. The Portal provides access to birth, marriage, and death records; census records; military records; and other genealogical resources. In this article, we will show you how to login to the portal and use its various features.
How to login to the Family History Center Portal
To login to the Family History Center Portal, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Family History Center Portal home page and click on the “Login” link in the upper right-hand corner.
2. Enter your user name and password, and click on the “Log In” button.
3. You will be taken to the main screen of the portal. On this screen, you will see a list of recent activities and a list of family history centers near you.
4. To start exploring the Family History Center Portal, click on one of the centers listed on the main screen.
5. On the center’s screen, you will find a “My Account” tab. Here, you can enter your user name and password again if necessary, and view your account information.
6. If you have registered for online services with the Family History Center, such as AncestryDNA or My Heritage Tree, you will also find links to those pages on this screen.
How to search for family history information
To search for family history information at the Family History Center Portal, follow these steps:
1. Click on the "Family History Center Portal" tab in the main navigation bar.
2. On the left-hand side of the screen, click on the "Search" button.
3. In the "Search Results" window, enter your name or topic of interest in the search box and click on the "Search" button.
4. The results of your search will appear in the right-hand side of the window. You can use these results to find specific records or to browse through lists of resources that are related to your topic of interest.
How to add family members to your account
If you are not already logged in to the Family History Center Portal, please click on the link in the upper right corner of this page and log in. Once you are logged in, select "My Account" from the menu on the left hand side of the screen. On the My Account page, select "Family Members" from the menu on the left hand side of the screen. You will see a list of all of your family members who have an account with them. To add a new family member, click on their name and then follow the instructions on the screen.
How to export your family tree
To export your family tree from the Family History Center Portal, follow these steps:
1. In the Family History Center Portal, click on the My Account button in the upper-right corner.
2. In the My Account window, click on the Export button.
3. On the Export Family Tree page, select a file format and click on the Export button.
How to find family history resources in other libraries
If you're looking for family history resources in other libraries, your first stop should be the Family History Center Portal. The Portal provides easy access to family history resources at participating libraries across the United States and Canada. You can search for family history materials by library, state, country, topic, or surname. You can also browse collections of digital images, maps, manuscripts, and more.
To login to the portal and start exploring:
1. Go to www.familysearch.org/portal/home. 2. Enter your library's name in the "Enter your library's name" text box and click "Go". 3. On the home page of the Family History Center Portal, click "Login". 4. In the "Login" form, enter your library's unique identification number (LID) or user name and password. 5. Click "Log In". 6. On the home page of the Family History Center Portal, under "Library Resources by State", locate your state and select it from the list. 7. Under "Library Resources by Country", locate your country and select it from the list. 8. Under "Library Resources by Topic", locate your topic of interest and select it from the list.
Conclusion
If you're new to the Family History Center portal, or just need a refresher on how to login, be sure to check out their guide. We'll walk you through all the steps needed to get started, from creating an account to navigating the site. Whether you are looking for help with locating family members or want to learn more about what we have to offer, this guide is a great place to start.