The time has finally arrived when your family tree database is ready for submission to WorldConnect. You have read the manual or help file that came with your genealogy program and created a GEDCOM from your file. For good measure you also read the WorldConnect FAQs on submitting your file http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/FAQ/wcsubmit1.html and familiarized yourself with the submission process. For most submitters the next step of actually uploading a family tree GEDCOM is uneventful and straightforward.

• Begin on the main WorldConnect page http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/ and click on "Start Here."
• Select a user code and password for your account.
• Click on the 'Standard' button to access the Standard set-up page as recommended for all first-time submitters.
• Complete the items on the set-up page and click on the Upload/Update button. Wait for the file to upload.
• There will be a confirmation screen verifying that the upload process went without a hitch. The confirmation screen provides you with details about your file and a link so that you can jump directly to your database.

If there are any problems with the above process, don't worry. If you provide us with sufficient information, we can help you overcome them. First, go to the FAQs on Problem Solving and Error Messages http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/FAQ/wcsubmit6.html. If the FAQs don't resolve your problem, contact the RootsWeb HelpDesk for assistance, http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/help.cgi. The HelpDesk will either assist you in resolving the problem or will refer you to someone who can.




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