Stop Scattering Your Sources! Add Outside Citations to FamilySearch the Right Way

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Tired of bouncing between websites just to keep track of your sources? It’s time to fix that. In this video, I’ll show you exactly how to add non-FamilySearch citations to your FamilySearch tree—so your research is all in one place, clean, and easy to reference. Whether it’s records from Ancestry, MyHeritage, a state archive, or your cousin’s personal blog, I’ll walk you through how to cite it clearly and correctly. Say goodbye to scattered info and hello to a smarter, more organized family tree!

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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Introduction
00:22 - Logging into your FamilySearch account
00:37 - Navigating to the person page
01:17 - Accessing the Source tab
01:42 - Adding a new source
02:47 - Adding a date to the source
03:05 - Giving the source a title
03:42 - Choosing a web URL or memory
04:54 - Adding citation information
06:14 - Adding notes for additional context
06:57 - Explaining the reason for attaching the source
08:04 - Saving the source and viewing it in the list
08:15 - Reviewing the source details
08:31 - Uploading a digital version of the source
09:00 - Connecting a memory to the source
10:16 - Finalizing the source citation
10:22 - Final Tips
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