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Title: FamilySearch problem
Post by: Davedrave on Thursday 22 November 18 08:37 GMT (UK)
I haven’t used the FamilySearch website for ages but thought I’d dip in again. Unfortunately I have forgotten my username and password. I used the facility for recovering username without any problem. The same page seems to offer the option to recover password too and I ticked the “forgot password” box. Unfortunately the emails I keep getting just contain my username, with no mention of a password or how to change it/create a new one. Possibly this is yet another shortcoming of using an iPad. (I don’t currently have access to my laptop).
Title: Re: FamilySearch problem
Post by: hallmark on Thursday 22 November 18 08:42 GMT (UK)
Have you tried using your username to try to log in?

Then hit  Forgot Password
Title: Re: FamilySearch problem
Post by: Davedrave on Thursday 22 November 18 09:31 GMT (UK)
Thanks, I’ve tried that now but am currently experiencing a lull in emails....but fingers crossed :)
Title: Re: FamilySearch problem
Post by: Sinann on Thursday 22 November 18 11:52 GMT (UK)
Don't be surprised if you when you do manage to log in on iPad you still can't use the site. I only get their usual headers etc but blank space where the search results should be.
Title: Re: FamilySearch problem
Post by: Davedrave on Thursday 22 November 18 18:11 GMT (UK)
I did manage to sort the issue, and it was me being stupid. After I enabled email links I could change my password. And I can use the website without issues. OTOH the incorrectly-displaying-on-iPad issue is something I’m still getting on a different website (Lincs to the past), which others with an iPad seem to be OK with. All very odd ???
Title: Re: FamilySearch problem
Post by: hallmark on Thursday 22 November 18 18:35 GMT (UK)
Glad you can use the website without tissues now!   ;D