Family Tree Maker 2024 for Mac has introduced a new Contacts workspace—a useful feature that allows you to connect people in your tree with emails from your personal address book. This makes inviting family members to collaborate on your family tree easier and more streamlined. However, to make full use of this feature, you need to grant access to your Contacts. If you’re unsure how to do this or ignored the first notice, no problem. Here is a quick guide to manually turn on access and see how it functions.
Why Grant Access to Contacts in FTM 2024?
When you open the Contacts workspace for the first time, FTM 2024 will prompt whether you’d prefer to provide access to your Mac Contacts. Providing access allows you:
- Sync contacts from your Mac address book with people in your family tree
- Invite family members by email to view or work on your tree in an instant
- Keep everything organized without typing email addresses manually
- This access is solely for your personal convenience—your contact list remains private and secure.
Is My Contact Information Safe?
Yes, definitely. Family Tree Maker 2024 never shares your contacts with anyone else—neither with other users, and not with the software company itself.
- Your contacts remain on your Mac and are not uploaded anywhere.
- Only you can view and utilize the contacts within the FTM app.
- This permission is only given for associating emails with tree members in order to make collaborative work easier.
How to Manually Grant Access to Contacts for FTM 2024?
- Open System Settings on your Mac.
- Scroll down and click Privacy & Security.
- Click Contacts from the left-hand list.
- Search for Family Tree Maker 2024 in the right-hand window.
- Flip the switch ON to enable access.
When you’ve enabled it, FTM 2024 will be able to read your contacts and enable you to link them to individuals in your tree.
Final Thoughts
The Contacts workspace in Family Tree Maker 2024 for Mac is a helpful addition, especially when managing large family trees or inviting relatives to collaborate. Granting access is optional, but highly recommended for a smoother user experience. Remember, your privacy is fully protected, and this feature is designed for your use only. If you’re looking to make the most out of FTM 2024, enabling Contacts access is a smart step.
Need Assistance?
If you have a question or encounter problems using Family Tree Maker 2024 for Mac, we’re here to assist you. Chat directly with our FTM Support Live Chat for professional help.
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