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The [[Help:Wiki_University_Tutorial|Wiki University]] contains a series of lessons on how to edit the Wiki using either [[Help:Wiki University VisualEditor -- Tutorial|VisualEditor]], a simplified way to edit the Wiki or [[Help:Wiki University Wikitext--Tutorial|Wikitext]], using simplified html code.
The [[Help:Wiki_University_Tutorial|Wiki University]] contains a series of lessons on how to edit the Wiki using either [[Help:Wiki University VisualEditor -- Tutorial|VisualEditor]], a simplified way to edit the Wiki or [[Help:Wiki University Wikitext--Tutorial|Wikitext]], using simplified html code.


[[Category:Wiki Help]]
[[Category:Wiki Help]][[Category:Wiki Administration]]

Latest revision as of 09:53, 17 July 2025

Content on the Wiki[edit | edit source]

The FamilySearch Research Wiki is a free, online genealogical guide that lists websites, explains records, gives research strategies, and suggests other resources to help you find your ancestors from countries around the world.

Share your knowledge[edit | edit source]

Submit Content or Report a Problem on the Wiki[edit | edit source]

Use the link below to fill out a form to submit information to the Wiki. Examples of information includes:

  • New online database containing genealogical information
  • Link to a genealogical society or library for a county
  • Report any broken links or errors you see in the Wiki
  • List of resources found in an archive or library
  • Report inaccurate historical or geographical information
  • Report a typo


*Form to Submit Content or Report a Problem

Editing the Wiki[edit | edit source]

***Wiki Administration is currently standardizing Wiki pages and patrolling all edits by FamilySearch staff and community members. Due to the lack of necessary staff and editors' non-compliance to Wiki standards, the Wiki Executive Council has suspended granting editing rights to community members and current FamilySearch staff at this time. For adding content about an affiliate library on a Wiki page, please send all new content and corrections to the Submit Content or Report a Problem form. ***

More Information About Editing the Wiki[edit | edit source]

Wiki University[edit | edit source]

The Wiki University contains a series of lessons on how to edit the Wiki using either VisualEditor, a simplified way to edit the Wiki or Wikitext, using simplified html code.