Participate in FamilySearch Indexing Without
the Need of an Internet Connection
October 21, 2015 By Jesse Hyde for FamilySearch
Are you planning a family road trip?
Do you take public transportation to work?
Do you fly often?
Here’s a great way to do something productive and helpful while you are on the road or in the air.
By using the instructions below, you can participate in FamilySearch indexing without needing an Internet connection.
As you get ready for your trip, take a couple of minutes to download a few batches.
You will need to be connected to the Internet to initially download your batches, but once they are downloaded, you are free to roam. At any given time you can have up to 10 downloaded batches to last you a . . .
Are you planning a family road trip?
Do you take public transportation to work?
Do you fly often?
Here’s a great way to do something productive and helpful while you are on the road or in the air.
By using the instructions below, you can participate in FamilySearch indexing without needing an Internet connection.
As you get ready for your trip, take a couple of minutes to download a few batches.
You will need to be connected to the Internet to initially download your batches, but once they are downloaded, you are free to roam. At any given time you can have up to 10 downloaded batches to last you a . . .
while (just remember, they will expire after 7 days).
Tip: Whether downloading one batch or multiple batches to work offline, first open each batch and wait for the message "Download Complete" in the bottom right corner of the screen before going offline.
There are two ways to work offline:
(Note: These instructions apply only to the current downloadable indexing program.)
1. If you already have some downloaded batches that you have been working on, click Work Offline before you sign in.
Tip: Whether downloading one batch or multiple batches to work offline, first open each batch and wait for the message "Download Complete" in the bottom right corner of the screen before going offline.
There are two ways to work offline:
(Note: These instructions apply only to the current downloadable indexing program.)
1. If you already have some downloaded batches that you have been working on, click Work Offline before you sign in.
2. The other option is for after you have signed in and downloaded your batches. Click Work Online, located in the upper part of the screen, and change it to Work Offline.
Now that you are in offline mode, continue to work on batches you have previously downloaded. You will still be able to save as you go. Then you can submit your batches when you are connected to the Internet again.
So, when’s your next trip?
So, when’s your next trip?