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Family Search links from posts on RootsChat
« on: Friday 05 January 18 11:07 GMT (UK) »
Many posters put links to family search however when I click on them and open them despite being logged into family search there is nothing there. What am I doing wrong?

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Re: Family Search links from posts on RootsChat
« Reply #1 on: Friday 05 January 18 11:34 GMT (UK) »
It is because the Link is associated directly with the person who performed it.... non transferable!

You are doing nothing wrong.

 
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Re: Family Search links from posts on RootsChat
« Reply #2 on: Friday 05 January 18 13:14 GMT (UK) »
I thought that but then wondered why people posted them if they don't lead to anything!

I'm glad it's not me.

Thanks very much

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« Reply #3 on: Friday 05 January 18 13:22 GMT (UK) »
I may be wrong but I think if you have registered with Familysearch.org [as you have to now] & are logged in [you can stay logged in for 14 days if you tick the box], then the links will work. I just tried one & it worked. 
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Re: Family Search links from posts on RootsChat
« Reply #4 on: Friday 05 January 18 13:26 GMT (UK) »
Quote from: josey on Friday 05 January 18 13:22 GMT (UK)
I may be wrong but I think if you have registered with Familysearch.org [as you have to now] & are logged in [you can stay logged in for 14 days if you tick the box], then the links will work. I just tried one & it worked.

I think you could be right Josey as I've never had any problem following the links.
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Re: Family Search links from posts on RootsChat
« Reply #5 on: Friday 05 January 18 13:56 GMT (UK) »
Beginning December 13, 2017, patrons visiting FamilySearch.org will see a prompt to register for a free FamilySearch account or to sign in to their existing account to continue enjoying all the free expanded benefits FamilySearch has to offer...........................

Have a read here

https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/familysearch-signin-benefits/

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Re: Family Search links from posts on RootsChat
« Reply #6 on: Friday 05 January 18 19:15 GMT (UK) »
I'm signed in but none of the links work since this new rule came in on iPad.
Links are fine on laptop.

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Re: Family Search links from posts on RootsChat
« Reply #7 on: Saturday 06 January 18 20:13 GMT (UK) »
I was signed in when I made the first post however I'm using an iPad, sitting comfortably in my chair rather than at the main PC on an office chair, so it appears that it's because I'm on an iPad. Perhaps someone can explain why the links don't work in an iPad.
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