Family Tree FAQ

How do I create a family tree?

  • Log in to your account.
  • Click on + Create Family Tree button.
  • Enter your Family Name.
  • Upload a photo.
  • Click the Create Family Tree button in the box.

How do I edit the name of a Family Tree?

  • Click on “edit” (pencil) icon.
  • Update the name of your tree and cover photo.
  • Click on the Update Family Tree button.

How do I add the first family member to my family tree?

  • Click the box near your family name to add your first member.
  • Add a photo, name and other details of the first member of your family.
  • Click the Add Member button in the box.

How do I add additional members (even a pet)?

  • With you mouse, hover over the 1st family member and click on the “add member” icon.
  • Select the relationship to the first member from the drop down menu.
  • Upload a photo, add a name and other details.
  • Click the Add Member button in the box.

How do I edit a family member already added to the family tree?

  • With you mouse, hover over the family member that you would like to edit and click on the “edit” (pencil) icon.

How do I delete a family member from the tree?

  • With you mouse, hover over the family member that you would like to edit and click on the “delete” icon.
  • Note if you are deleting a member with relationships attached, the relationships will also be deleted.

How do I add a child to my family tree?

  • Using the “add member” icon, add at least one parent of the child first. You may also add the child’s other parent or choose “other” when adding the child.
  • Then you can add a child.

How do I invite collaborators to my family tree?

  • With you mouse, hover over the Family Tree that you would like to invite collaborators and click on the “envelope” (invite) icon.
  • Add the emails of the collaborators in the pop up window and a message from you.
  • Click on the Send button.

How do I specify the access a collaborator has?

  • In your account dashboard, you have the option to specify if an invited collaborator has “view only”, “add” or “edit” access.

More questions/concerns/comments/suggestions
Contact us at help@zndgy.org

Enhancements coming soon: We would like to create an app. If you are interested in this or have any other suggestions, please let us know at help@zndgy.org