You can link your DNA results to a family tree on another account by either sharing your DNA results or by becoming an editor of their tree.
Methods to Link Your DNA
There are two primary methods for linking your DNA to a family tree on a different account:
| Method | Description | Steps |
|---|---|---|
| Share Your DNA Results | Grant the tree owner access to your DNA data, allowing them to link it. | The tree owner must initiate the link after you share your DNA results. |
| Become a Tree Editor | The tree owner grants you editing rights to their family tree. | Once you have editor access, you can link your DNA to the tree. |
Detailed Steps
Here’s a more detailed look at each method:
1. Share Your DNA Results and Have the Owner Link the Tree
- Action: You must share your DNA results with the owner of the family tree.
- Responsibility: The owner of the family tree will then link your DNA test to their tree.
- Benefit: You maintain control over your DNA data while enabling a connection.
2. Become a Tree Editor and Link the Test Yourself
- Action: The owner of the family tree needs to share their tree with you, granting you editor access.
- Responsibility: You will now have the ability to link your DNA test to the tree yourself.
- Benefit: You have the flexibility to directly link the DNA without needing the other owner to do it.
- Note: You will have editing rights within their tree, so be aware of the responsibility.
Example Scenario
Imagine you have your DNA results but want to connect them to a family tree managed by your cousin, Sarah, on a different account.
- Option 1: Share with Sarah - You share your DNA results with Sarah, and Sarah then links your results to her tree.
- Option 2: Become a tree editor - Sarah grants you editor rights to her tree, and you can link your DNA results yourself.
Key Takeaways
- Linking your DNA to a tree on another account requires either sharing your DNA or gaining editor access to the tree.
- Choose the method that best suits your comfort level with sharing information and your level of desired control.
- Communication with the other account holder is necessary for either method.
