How it Works | Roots Archive
The Process

From the first memory
to a sprawling legacy.

Genealogy doesn’t require an instruction manual. We designed a fluid, natural experience that lets you begin mapping your ancestry the moment you log in.

01

Plant the Seed

It starts with you. Enter your basic details to create the first node on your canvas. This serves as the anchor point from which your entire ancestral map will grow.

[ Visual: Simple UI showing a central profile node ]
02

Branch Out

Click the ‘+’ icons around any individual to instantly add parents, siblings, spouses, or children. The interface will automatically space and align the branches to keep everything perfectly readable.

[ Visual: Dragging a connection to add a “Parent” node ]
03

Attach the History

Open any profile to access the Rich Media Vault. Here, you can upload birth certificates, military records, and heirloom portraits to bring the names and dates to life.

[ Visual: Uploading a scanned document to a profile ]
04

Collaborate Safely

Send secure, private invitations to family members. Allow them to fill in missing branches or upload their own inherited photos, crowdsourcing your history in real-time.

[ Visual: Clean modal showing “Invite Collaborator via Email” ]
05

Preserve & Export

Generate beautiful, high-resolution charts for family reunions, or export your entire database as a standard GEDCOM file to ensure you always own your data.

[ Visual: A wide, sprawling family tree being exported ]

Take the first step.

Claim your early access account today and start preserving your family’s story.

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