Family Tree Maker 2024 for Mac has introduced a helpful Contacts workspace, making it easier to invite family members and manage their details directly from your Mac’s address book. With this feature, you can quickly connect people in your family tree with their email addresses from your personal contacts, saving time and effort. But to use this feature, you first need to grant Family Tree Maker (FTM) access to your Mac Contacts. If you missed the initial permission request or are unsure how to enable it, do not worry. In this blog, we will guide you how to grant access to contacts in FTM 2024 for Mac.
Why Granting Access to Contacts is Important in FTM 2024?
When you open the Contacts workspace for the first time in Family Tree Maker 2024, the software asks for permission to access your Mac’s Contacts. Granting this access can make your family tree building much easier. Here’s why it matters:
- Quickly Sync Contacts: You can directly link people in your family tree to email addresses saved in your Mac Contacts.
- Easily Invite Family Members: Sending invitations to collaborate on your tree becomes faster, as email addresses can be selected directly from your contact list.
- Save Time: No need to manually type or search for email addresses. Everything is available in one place.
This feature is all about making your family history project more organized and collaborative.
Is It Safe to Grant Access?
Yes, completely. Family Tree Maker 2024 is designed to protect your privacy. Here’s what you can trust:
- Your contacts stay on your Mac. They are not uploaded or shared anywhere.
- No one else can see your contacts. Only you can access and use them inside the FTM software.
- The access is strictly local. It’s only used to help you connect email addresses to your tree members for easier collaboration.
You have full control, and your personal information remains secure.
How to Manually Grant Access to Contacts in FTM 2024 for Mac?
If you didn’t allow access the first time, you can still turn it on manually. Follow these simple steps:
- Open System Settings on your Mac.
- Scroll down and click Privacy & Security.
- Select Contacts from the sidebar.
- Find Family Tree Maker 2024 in the list on the right.
- Toggle the switch ON to enable access.
Once this is done, Family Tree Maker will be able to read your Mac Contacts and let you link them to people in your family tree. This makes inviting and organizing family members a smooth, hassle-free process.
Final Thoughts
The Contacts workspace in Family Tree Maker 2024 for Mac is a powerful feature for anyone who wants to build a connected, collaborative family tree. While giving access to your Contacts is optional, it’s highly recommended if you want to work faster and invite family members without extra steps. Most importantly, your privacy is fully protected. Family Tree Maker uses this feature strictly to improve your personal workflow and never shares your information.
If you face any issues or need guidance while using Family Tree Maker 2024 for Mac, feel free to contact our Family Tree Makers Support Team.
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