Here's a short guide to WikiTree's DNA-related help pages and policies.
- DNA
The basics: How WikiTree puts your DNA test results into action for genealogy.
- DNA Tests
A guide for those who haven't taken a test. It explains the different types and how to choose a DNA test.
There are ordering links that will give WikiTree credit.
- How to Get Started
A step-by-step introduction for those who are new to DNA on WikiTree. This is the best place to start.
- DNA Matches
How to use WikiTree to contact and collaborate with your matches.
- DNA Comparison
Tips on how to compare DNA with your matches, including how to use our DNA Ancestor Confirmation Aid.
- DNA Confirmation
How and when to use the "Confirmed with DNA" indicators on WikiTree relationships, including how to cite your source for the confirmation.
- DNA Features
A comprehensive list of WikiTree's DNA-related features and tools. Advanced members will appreciate the explanations of our special tools for surname projects and the introductions to these narrower help pages:- DNA Ancestors: Pages showing from whom a person inherited their testable DNA.
- DNA Descendants: Pages showing who has inherited a person's testable DNA.
- DNA Test Connections: How exactly do we connect DNA tests to WikiTree profiles?
- Relationship Finder for Genetic Genealogy: How to use the special features of our Relationship Finder for triangulation.
- DNA FAQ
Answers to some of the most frequently-asked questions about our DNA features, including questions about privacy and adoption.
Also see the DNA-tagged conversations in our G2G forum, and ask your own question. We're a community of genealogists who help each other.
