First, create an account. This is free.
Then you can start to grow your family tree one person at a time, or by importing a GEDCOM if you have created a family tree elsewhere.
As you create your family tree you can invite family members to contribute by adding their e-mail addresses to their profiles.
As you build your ancestry you may find that distant cousins have already added some of your ancestors.
See the link below for more information.
No, WikiTree is a free genealogy platform that allows users to create and share family trees.
Click the "register" link in the upper-right corner of any WikiTree page. That will take you to the Account Creation form. Account Creation requires a first name, last name, e-mail address, and password. You can anonymize your name by using initials. The e-mail address is used for your future logins, Trusted List requests, private messages from other WikiTreers, and weekly updates about changes in the profiles you're Watching.
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Yes, isopropyl alcohol is generally safe to use on the skin as a disinfectant, but it can be drying and irritating for some people with sensitive skin. It is important to use it in moderation and follow proper guidelines for safe use.
Yes, it is generally safe to use antibacterial soap with a septic system. However, excessive use of antibacterial products can disrupt the balance of bacteria in the septic tank, so it is best to use them in moderation.
No, WikiTree is a free genealogy platform that allows users to create and share family trees.
WikiTree is entirely free. It does not charge anyone for membership. Expenses are paid by modest ads on public pages.
First, you login. After creating an account, you are sent to your Navigation Home Page. This is a good place to start every time you use WikiTree.
WikiTree is entirely Internet-based. It was created online. The creator of WikiTree, Chris Whitten, lives in New York State.
There are over 2,120,000 profiles on WikiTree as of August, 2011.
WikiTree has over 34,400 registered members. The site is seen by many more people who don't register. It currently gets about 200,000 visitors per month.
Yes, there are some simple forms available on wikitree.
Yes, it is very possible to get addicted to WikiTree. It is possibly to get addicted to anything if you enjoy it enough.
No. At this point, WikiTree is only available in English. Profiles can be written in any language but the instructions and field names are in English. WikiTree does plan to add international versions later.
There are many desktop application programs that will run GEDCOM files. However, this question asks if one or some of these programs are know to work better than others with GEDCOM files created by the WikiTree online program. This question assumes there is no personal, desktop version of WikiTree.
WikiTree.com was started in 2008. Chris Whitten began working on WikiTree after leaving Answers.com at the end of 2007.
Yes. WikiTree is entirely free. There is no "premium" membership. Expenses are paid by modest ads on public pages.