My Family Tree

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you only register for My Family Tree using a Google or Microsoft Account?

Yes. All of your photos get stored on the owner's Google or One Drive. Therefore, you must be signed in with Google or Microsoft to use this software.

What genealogy software is compatible with My Family Tree?

Any genealogy software that allows you to download a GED file for each family tree can be used. The GED file can then be uploaded to My Family Tree to generate the family tree in the website.

How do I get photos into My Family Tree?

All uploaded photos get stored in a folder for each Family Tree on the owner's Google/One Drive and can be used in multiple locations e.g. portrait and part of a story.

1. From Genealogy Software

Some genealogy software allows you to download all your photos into a folder. You can upload the photos in this folder in one block to your Google/One Drive.

2. From Your Computer

Any photo on your computer can be uploaded to the folder on your Google/One Drive.

How do I get videos into My Family Tree Stories?

All videos must be YouTube videos and you enter the reference into the video input field and the video will display.

What if I have the same person in more than one family tree?

All genealogy software keeps each family tree separate, so even if the same person is in more than one family tree, they are considered separate people.

What is the cost?

The cost is A$5 per month to host each family tree. All of the photos associated with that Family Tree are stored on the owner's Google/One Drive even if another family member uploads a photo. The owner can invite other family members to join at no cost and request other family members to contribute to this monthly cost as a percentage of the total.