Is there a way to share a family without others being able to edit it?

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I want to share a family but don't want people to be able to edit it. As far as I can see, anyone with an account can edit a tree that's been shared with them.

If this isn't possible, is there a way to duplicate a family so that I have a backup?

asked Feb 6 by DragonVale_Breeding_Hints (200 points)

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When you share your family tree, there is a checkbox that says whether or not that person can edit the tree.

You can duplicate your family tree by downloading a GEDCOM or FamilyScript file of your tree and then uploading that same file. Then you will have two identical copies. Note that pictures are not exported or imported.

answered Feb 9 by lsommerer (39,480 points)
selected Feb 14 by DragonVale_Breeding_Hints

Ah, I should have clarified... I'm sharing via link not email, so that checkbox won't work for me.

Also, thank you for the info on duplication :)

commented Feb 9 by DragonVale_Breeding_Hints (200 points)

When you uncheck the checkbox, it changes the parameters in the link as well. I believe the link is also changed to not allow editing. But I didn't actually test this.

commented Feb 10 by lsommerer (39,480 points)

Thank you very much! :) I checked and it looks like the checkbox works for the link too. Thanks!

commented Feb 14 by DragonVale_Breeding_Hints (200 points)

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