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Protect Your Family Tree — Before It’s Too Late

A clear, step-by-step safety guide for Family Tree Maker users who want peace of mind — not technical stress.

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ABOUT THE GUIDE

A Simple Plan to Keep Your Research Safe

A Simple Plan to Keep Your Research Safe

You’ve invested years building your family history.

Names. Stories. Photographs. Sources.

But digital files are fragile.

You’ve invested years building your family history.

Names. Stories. Photographs. Sources.

But digital files are fragile.

You’ve invested years building your family history.

Names. Stories. Photographs. Sources.

But digital files are fragile.

This guide shows you:

• why data loss happens • what really needs protection • how to create reliable backups • how to recover your tree if something goes wrong

No technical jargon.
 No complicated systems.


Just clear instructions you can follow with confidence.

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• Delivered by email after payment • Available as Digital PDF • Guide for FTM 2024 and FTM 2019 (Mac & Windows)

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  • Automatic Backups

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  • Safety Checklist

  • Automatic Backups

  • Media Files

  • Dedicated Support

  • Safety Checklist

  • Automatic Backups

  • Media Files

  • Dedicated Support

  • Recover Tree

  • Preserve History

  • Secure Files

  • Save The Research

  • Recover Tree

  • Preserve History

  • Secure Files

  • Save The Research

  • Recover Tree

  • Preserve History

  • Secure Files

  • Save The Research

TABLE OF CONTENTS

What You’ll Learn Inside the guide

What You’ll Learn Inside the guide

Below is a structured overview of every chapter included in the guide.
Each section builds a complete protection plan for your family tree.

Below is a structured overview of every chapter included in the guide.
Each section builds a complete protection plan for your family tree.

1. Why Files Disappear

Understand the real reasons trees are lost — and why it’s usually not your fault. You’ll learn: • The two biggest threats to your tree • How common data loss really is

4. External & Off-Site Protection

Learn the simple 3-2-1 rule explained in everyday language. You’ll see: • A real-life example • Safe USB usage • Cloud storage options • How to choose what fits your comfort level

2. Understanding What You’re Protecting

Most people don’t realize their tree has two critical parts. You’ll clearly understand: • The .FTM file • The Media Folder • Where your data truly lives This section alone prevents many common mistakes.

5. Recovery Tools

If something goes wrong — what do you actually do?


Clear explanations of:

• TreeVault

• The Antenna Tree

• Turn Back Time

6. Safe Sync with Ancestry

Sync is powerful — but risky. You’ll get:

* A plain explanation of how sync works

* Where problems appear

3. Backup Fundamentals

What a real backup is — and what it is NOT. Includes: • Step-by-step manual backup instructions • Automatic backup strengths & limits • Safe storage practices

7. Planning for the Future

Because your research is a legacy.

Includes:
• Next of Kin feature
• The Heir Kit
• Organizing files for others

  1. Final Safety Checklists

Printable monthly and emergency checklists.

So you always know what to do.

1. Why Files Disappear

Understand the real reasons trees are lost — and why it’s usually not your fault. You’ll learn: • The two biggest threats to your tree • How common data loss really is

2. Understanding What You’re Protecting

Most people don’t realize their tree has two critical parts. You’ll clearly understand: • The .FTM file • The Media Folder • Where your data truly lives This section alone prevents many common mistakes.

3. Backup Fundamentals

What a real backup is — and what it is NOT. Includes: • Step-by-step manual backup instructions • Automatic backup strengths & limits • Safe storage practices

4. External & Off-Site Protection

Learn the simple 3-2-1 rule explained in everyday language. You’ll see: • A real-life example • Safe USB usage • Cloud storage options • How to choose what fits your comfort level

5. Recovery Tools

If something goes wrong — what do you actually do?


Clear explanations of:

• TreeVault

• The Antenna Tree

• Turn Back Time

6. Safe Sync with Ancestry

Sync is powerful — but risky. You’ll get:

* A plain explanation of how sync works

* Where problems appear

7. Planning for the Future

Because your research is a legacy.

Includes:
• Next of Kin feature
• The Heir Kit
• Organizing files for others

  1. Final Safety Checklists

Printable monthly and emergency checklists.

So you always know what to do.

1. Why Files Disappear

Understand the real reasons trees are lost — and why it’s usually not your fault. You’ll learn: • The two biggest threats to your tree • How common data loss really is

3. Backup Fundamentals

What a real backup is — and what it is NOT. Includes: • Step-by-step manual backup instructions • Automatic backup strengths & limits • Safe storage practices

5. Recovery Tools

If something goes wrong — what do you actually do?


Clear explanations of:

• TreeVault

• The Antenna Tree

• Turn Back Time

6. Safe Sync with Ancestry

Sync is powerful — but risky. You’ll get:

* A plain explanation of how sync works

* Where problems appear

2. Understanding What You’re Protecting

Most people don’t realize their tree has two critical parts. You’ll clearly understand: • The .FTM file • The Media Folder • Where your data truly lives This section alone prevents many common mistakes.

4. External & Off-Site Protection

Learn the simple 3-2-1 rule explained in everyday language. You’ll see: • A real-life example • Safe USB usage • Cloud storage options • How to choose what fits your comfort level

7. Planning for the Future

Because your research is a legacy.

Includes:
• Next of Kin feature
• The Heir Kit
• Organizing files for others

  1. Final Safety Checklists

Printable monthly and emergency checklists.

So you always know what to do.

REVIEWS

Peace of Mind From Real Users

Family historians who now feel confident about their work.

I’ve used Family Tree Maker for over 15 years. I thought I was safe — until I read this guide. Now I know I really am."

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Margaret T.

Ohio

I’ve used Family Tree Maker for over 15 years. I thought I was safe — until I read this guide. Now I know I really am."

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Margaret T.

Ohio

I’ve used Family Tree Maker for over 15 years. I thought I was safe — until I read this guide. Now I know I really am."

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Margaret T.

Ohio

"The 3–2–1 explanation finally made sense to me. Clear, calm, and easy to follow."

Robert L.

Arizona

"The 3–2–1 explanation finally made sense to me. Clear, calm, and easy to follow."

Robert L.

Arizona

"The 3–2–1 explanation finally made sense to me. Clear, calm, and easy to follow."

Robert L.

Arizona

"I wish I had this before I lost my first tree years ago."


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Elaine M.

Florida

"I wish I had this before I lost my first tree years ago."


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Elaine M.

Florida

"I wish I had this before I lost my first tree years ago."


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Elaine M.

Florida

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ABOUT US

Created by People Who Care About Family History

Our team includes genealogists and data safety specialists who have personally experienced the fear of losing years of research.

That is why we built the guide we wish we had ourselves.

Clear steps. Practical protection. A calm, reliable plan.

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WHY WE CREATED THIS GUIDE

Our mission is simple: to help you protect the work that matters.

We create clear, easy-to-follow guides for dedicated family historians.

No technical overwhelm. No unnecessary complexity.

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FAMILY TREE MAKER SAFETY GUIDE

Protect Your Family Tree Today

Protect Your Family Tree Today

Because digital files don’t protect themselves.

This guide gives you a simple safety system —

so your research stays safe today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

Because digital files don’t protect themselves.

This guide gives you a simple safety system —

so your research stays safe today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

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