Common Questions:
Do I need to register to view the website and project pages?
- No, you do not need to register or log in to view any of the pages on the website or any of the project pages or the forum. You must register or log in to post on the forum or to use the :Track Project" feature.
Problems logging in?
- Everyone: The upgrade to the new system incorporates a new login function which looks at the SMF user database for authentication. However, if you had not logged into SMF recently, it is possible that your account does not have the appropriate flags associated with it. To rectify this, simply attempt to login here one time: SMF Forum Login. If that does not work please continue reading.
- Project Administrators: In the changeover to the new website, some Project Administrator's passwords were deleted or changed. If you are unable to log in, send us an email and we will send you the password to log in.
- Project Members or Forum Users Who have Registered in the Past:
Click on "Request new password" just below the Log In button.
If you are still having problems, send us an email..
How do I use the "Track Project!" tool?
Can't find a Surname Project?
Use the Search Box
Type the name in the search box in the upper left hand corner of the page (has a magnifying glass in it).
A page will come up with links to the project. (Some links may take you to Family Tree DNA site, but most will be to the Worldfamilies.net site)
Click a link to the project at Worldfamilies.net
If you have logged in, click the Track Project! button.
If you have not logged in or registered (see above), do so and you will be able to use the Track Project! button.
OR--Use the Surname Projects Page
Click the link to Surname Projects in the navigation menu at the top of the page.
Click on the letter with which the surname begins.
Scroll down until you find the Surname Project.
Click on the link.
If you have logged in, click the Track Project! button.
If you have not logged in or registered (see above), do so and you will be able to use the Track Project! button.
What pages should I view if I want to learn about using DNA testing for genealogy and surname projects?
Before you contact us, please make sure that you went through the following steps to try and have your question answered:
For questions concerning pedigrees, posting your pedigree, Patriarch Page, adding code-identity numbers to pedigrees, or adding earliest known ancestors to resultsi:
Carrie
For general questions requesting information about a project, ordering a test, joining a project, posting on the forum, suggestions for the newsletter, and using the editing features for the website:
Marilyn
For questions regarding setting up a project, understanding your test results or your project's results, interpreting a project's lineages, or to request Terry to speak at an event
Terry