Tips for Using Autosomal DNA Effectively
Not sure what to do with your DNA results? Learn how to analyze DNA matches and make meaningful progress in your family history research.
How to Upload Autosomal DNA to FamilyTreeDNA
Learn how to upload your autosomal DNA from other testing companies to access new matches, tools, and insights in the FamilyTreeDNA database.
Using Autosomal DNA in Genealogical Research
Learn how to use autosomal DNA in genealogy by combining DNA matches with traditional research, Y-DNA, and mtDNA to confirm relationships and uncover deeper family connections.
Understanding DNA Ethnicity and Origin Results | Family Finder® Guide
Learn how to interpret your DNA origin results using myOrigins, Chromosome Painter, and ancientOrigins, and understand how populations shape your ancestry.
How to Interpret DNA Matches | Family Finder® Guide
Learn how DNA matches are identified, how shared DNA is measured in centimorgans, and how to interpret your Family Finder results using key tools and features.
How Autosomal DNA Testing Works
Learn how autosomal DNA testing works, from DNA collection to analysis, and how your results reveal matches and ancestral origins in part two of our seven-part series.
What is Autosomal DNA? Beginner Guide to DNA Inheritance
Learn what autosomal DNA is and how it is inherited in part one of our seven-part “Explore Your DNA” series on autosomal DNA.
A Genealogist’s Guide to Understanding Your FamilyTreeDNA Autosomal Matches
Your Family Finder DNA match list is full of clues—if you know how to use it. This guide helps you make sense of your autosomal DNA results.
Understanding Y-DNA Haplogroups in Family Finder™ Results
Learn how Family Finder uses SNPs to assign Y-DNA haplogroups, what they mean for your paternal ancestry, and how to refine results with tools like Discover™ and Big Y-700.
The Matrix Refreshed: New Functionality For A Classic Family Finder™ Tool
The Family Finder™ Matrix just got a refresh! With new functionality, it’s easier than ever to compare DNA matches, confirm relationships, and improve triangulation.