Many genealogy researchers use Family Tree Maker alongside online family trees, so keeping information organized is important. Family Tree Maker Support can be useful when users experience problems connecting, syncing, or updating their trees. Before making significant changes, I recommend creating a current backup of the FTM file. It is also helpful to understand which tree contains the latest information before starting a synchronization. Users should carefully review changes after syncing rather than assuming everything transferred perfectly. Have other FTM users found a reliable routine for managing their local tree and online tree? Please share your best practices for avoiding duplicate records or unexpected changes.