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Can I disable Smart Matches?

You can disable Smart Matches for a particular tree by changing your Privacy Settings.


Please note, if you disable Smart Matches all the matches you had until now will be irrevocably deleted. You will have to re-enable the Smart Matching option in order to get new matches calculated for your family tree.


To disable Smart Matches, please do the following:

1. Log into your family site.​​​​​


2. Click on your name on the upper right-hand side of the screen.

3. Select ‘My Privacy’. ​​​​​



4. Under the ‘Content’ section you can select how your family tree and photos can be searched by other MyHeritage members.


Here you will find 2 options: 'Enable Smart Matching™ on MyHeritage (recommended)' and 'Enable Smart Matching™ with other MyHeritage websites and partners'. You can uncheck either one, or both, according to your preferences.
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Note: you can click on the sign to read more information about Smart Matching™ and the benefits you get when these options are turned on.



Note: Disabling Smart Matches for your family site doesn't disable the Smart Matches you get in Family Tree Builder. To disable the feature in your Family Tree Builder, please read: How can I disable Smart Matching for Family Tree Builder?

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