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The document provides a comprehensive guide to FamilySearch indexing, a volunteer project aimed at creating searchable digital indexes for historical documents. It outlines the steps for downloading and installing the indexing software, signing in, downloading batches, and entering data. The guide includes instructions on handling various image types, marking unreadable fields, conducting quality checks, and submitting batches. Additionally, it offers troubleshooting tips and resources for support, emphasizing the importance of following basic indexing guidelines and project-specific instructions.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Quick Start to FamilySearch Indexing document in our platform's editor.
Begin by downloading and installing the FamilySearch indexing tool. Follow the prompts provided in the document for a smooth installation process.
Sign in using your username and password each time you start an indexing session. This ensures your progress is saved.
Download a batch by clicking ‘Download Batch’. Choose from the list of available projects, ensuring you select one that matches your preferences.
Read the project-specific instructions carefully before starting. Click on the Project Instructions tab for detailed guidelines tailored to your selected project.
Enter information into the data entry area as you view each image. Use tools like lookup lists and field help for assistance with difficult entries.
Conduct a quality check before submitting your batch. Ensure all required fields are filled correctly and review any flagged entries.
Finally, submit your completed batch by clicking ‘Submit’. Confirm submission when prompted to ensure your work is saved.

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How do I index LDS?

Records indexing is the act of classifying crucial documentation your business, its employees, and customers require. During the indexing process, Armstrong Archives will classify and tag each document using search terms to help ease the navigation process later on down the line.

How to start indexing FamilySearch?

Steps Sign in to FamilySearch.org. From the FamilySearch homepage, click Get Involved. Click Indexing. Go through the guided tour: Find a batch you want to work on. Read the project instructions and field helps. Examine the image carefully, and, in the data entry area, type the requested information.

Why is FamilySearch not working?

More Genealogy Records FamilySearch has worked with archivists from more than 160 countries to help make genealogical records more accessible online. In 2025, FamilySearch will make docHub strides to expand record collections for the countries of France, Germany, Honduras, Italy, Palau, and the Philippines. What to Expect from FamilySearch in 2025 FamilySearch newsroom what-to-exp FamilySearch newsroom what-to-exp

What happened to the FamilySearch website?

The new.FamilySearch.org website was recently closed down because, among other things, it no longer allowed us to provide the best possible service and data resources to our users. The few users who were still using the new.FamilySearch.org site were redirected to the current FamilySearch Family Tree website.

Is FamilySearch down now?

On January 10, 2023, the LDS Church announced a name change for the library. The former Family History Library would be known as the FamilySearch Library, and family history centers would be known as FamilySearch Centers (FSC). FamilySearch Library - Wikipedia Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia wiki FamilySearchLibrary Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia wiki FamilySearchLibrary