webtrees

The leading online collaborative genealogy application. Build and share your family tree with a powerful, standards-compliant web interface.

First-Time Setup

After deployment, open your domain. The setup wizard will guide you through initial configuration since we use SQLite mode without preset admin credentials.

During the wizard:

• Database type: already configured as SQLite
• Create your admin account with username, password, and email

What You Can Do After Deployment

1. Build family trees — add individuals, families, sources, and media
2. Collaborate — invite family members to view and contribute
3. Import GEDCOM — upload existing genealogy data files
4. Generate reports — charts, timelines, statistics, and more
5. Install modules — extend functionality with community themes and modules

Key Features

• GEDCOM import and export
• Multi-language support
• Privacy controls per individual
• Charts and reports (pedigree, fan, timeline)
• Media management
• Source citations and repository tracking

License

GPL-3.0 — GitHub