Is it now lawful to use the Premium-sites portal on your own device? Extention Authorisation.

Lorraine Gillett Andrews

I am a Family Search Consultant in my Ward. We only have two computers for patrons to use.

I connected my own device to my own Family Search Account. There was a message on the top bar suggesting loading the familysearch.org/centers/premium-sites.

Is this lawful to use while in the family search centre?

Is this because I am a consultant? Or, because I have a family search account?

Could anyone please advise me as I don't want to break church policy? Or, break any relevant laws in the UK?

Kind regards LAA

Wayland K Adams

Hi Lorraine - Welcome to FamilySearch Community and asking your question about using the premium sites on your own computer. Yes, this is now permitted. The requirement is that you have to be connected to the Liahona network. This feature is available to any one when at a church facility when connected to the Liahona network. Below is a link with more detail. Hope this helps.

https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/family-history-center-premium-content-browser-extension

mturner1154

Will this extension be available any time soon for those using an ipad?

Lorraine Gillett Andrews

Wayland, thank you for your prompt reply. Thank you for answering my question. Your reply is welcome news! Hope you enjoy a good day. Kind regards Lorraine

DavidBeck1

@Lorraine Gillett Andrews

Hello Lorraine. This Church issued Help Article explains about the "Bringing your own Device" to a Chapel or FSC.

https://www.familysearch.org/en/fieldops/article/familysearch-centers-bring-your-own-device

Cheerio and be successful!