The FamilySearch Centers is located in a facility which will allow access to premium content records that were previously available only on FamilySearch Center computers. Using the wifi in the center or any building affiliated with the FamilySearch Center, will allow users to bring their own device to the center and access premium content. This includes all content accessible through FamilySearch centers, including premium websites and restricted historical records content.
Supported Devices:
Windows and MacOS laptop and desktop computers
Chromebooks
Supported Browsers:
Chrome
Firefox
How to use the FamilySearch Center Premium Content extension
The browser extension allows users at FamilySearch centers access to many subscription genealogical sites. This browser feature is available in all church buildings, even those without a FamilySearch Center, on any computer connected to the Liahona WiFi network.
In the Chrome Browser
Open the Chrome browser and install the FamilySearch Center Premium Content browser extension from the Web Store. Note: If the link doesn't open the browser extension page, search "familysearch center premium content" in the Search the store field.
In the upper right corner of the web store page, click the Add to Chrome button.
On the Add FamilySearch Center Premium Content screen, click Add extension.
Next to the search bar, click the puzzle icon, named Extensions.
To pin it to the search bar, click the Pin icon next to FamilySearch Center Premium Content.
To enable the extension, click the gray circle icon. Find the icon next to FamilySearch Center Premium Content.
You see a green circle icon when the computer is connected to the proxy. Otherwise you see a gray icon.
Navigate to the portal site at: https://www.familysearch.org/centers/portal
On the portal site, under Premium Family History Websites, click View All Sites. If you see a list of sites on the next page, the extension is working.
In the Firefox Browser
Open the Firefox browser. Install the FamilySearch Center Premium Content browser extension from the web at: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/familysearch-premium-content/
Click the Add to Firefox button. (If you only see a Remove button, the add-on is already installed. Skip to step 6 to test the installation.).
On the Add FamilySearch Center Premium Content screen, click Add.
In the FamilySearch center premium content was added box, click Okay.
Navigate to the portal site at: https://www.familysearch.org/centers/portal
On the portal site, under Premium Family History Websites, click View All Sites. If you see a list of sites on the next page, the extension is working.
If you cannot access Fold3 after you install the extension, please clear the browser cache.
Note: The FamilySearch Center Portal is for FamilySearch center use. Affiliate libraries have no access.