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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”118448″]By: Mags Gaulden<\/p>\n

WikiTree\u2019s DNA features help you connect your test results to a single global family tree, confirm relationships, and collaborate with genetic cousins.<\/h2>\n

WikiTree, the only global family tree that started 16 years ago as a global family tree. The concept is that there is only one profile per person who ever lived, creating a massive network of branches and lineages to build upon.<\/p>\n

WikiTree is a great place to work on your family lines. It\u2019s free and always will be<\/a>, and is maintained by volunteer genealogists of every expertise level.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday we have 1,225,335 community members and 42,136,950 ancestors and cousins on our tree, 14,973,423 of which have DNA connections.\u201d \u2013 WikiTree<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

WikiTree\u2019s DNA Features: How to Use DNA on WikiTree<\/h2>\n

WikiTree offers a suite of DNA tools to help genealogists confirm relationships, connect with genetic cousins, and visualize DNA inheritance patterns\u2014all within a collaborative, privacy-controlled environment.<\/p>\n

There are further WikiTree DNA features that are too numerous to show in one blog post. The DNA Project, WikiTree Leaders and team have worked together collaboratively with any and all to make these features available, for free on WikiTree.<\/p>\n

Here is a quick overview of some of the features:<\/p>\n

DNA Test Connections<\/h3>\n

DNA Connections<\/a> are a list on every profile that shows a DNA-tested connections to the person profile you are viewing, who might share DNA with.<\/p>\n

Within the list of DNA Connections are tools<\/strong> to see how a DNA match is related to the ancestor whose DNA Connections list you are viewing. Clicking on the DNA Company ID takes you directly to the DNA Data on the DNA company website. (Make sure you are logged in to view.)<\/p>\n

You can also compare DNA testers\u2019 kits<\/strong> from DNA connections list on the DNA company website. You can see a list of all autosomal DNA tested connections<\/a> for yourself and more by clicking on the DNA icons.<\/p>\n

DNA Surname Indexes<\/h3>\n

The DNA Surname Indexes<\/a> show everyone with a given last name who is connected to a DNA test<\/strong>, aiding surname projects and targeted testing.<\/p>\n

DNA Ancestors & Descendants Pages<\/h2>\n

The Ancestors<\/a> and Descendants<\/a> pages and tools help identify living relatives<\/strong> who could take DNA tests to support genealogical research.<\/p>\n

DNA Confirmation Aid<\/h3>\n

The Ancestor Confirmation Aid<\/a> reveals other descendants of your ancestors whose DNA tests could be used<\/strong> to scientifically confirm relationships in your family tree.<\/p>\n

This feature is especially useful for targeted testing and triangulation<\/strong>, helping you find and collaborate with distant cousins.<\/p>\n

Relationship Finder<\/h3>\n

WikiTree\u2019s Relationship Finder<\/a> tool lets you explore all common ancestors with your DNA matches and supports triangulation<\/strong> by allowing you to add multiple people to refine shared ancestry.<\/p>\n

DNA Widgets and Sharing<\/h3>\n

Embeddable widgets<\/a> let you display DNA inheritance charts on blogs or websites<\/strong>, always reflecting the latest tree data and privacy settings.<\/p>\n

DNA Citation Maker<\/h3>\n

WikiTree provides a DNA Confirmation Citation Maker<\/a> app that helps users create proper source citations for DNA-confirmed relationships<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This tool guides you through generating citations for various types of DNA confirmations (autosomal<\/a>, Y-DNA<\/a>, mtDNA<\/a>, X-DNA<\/a>, and triangulated matches<\/a>) and ensures that each DNA-confirmed relationship in your tree is properly sourced in the profile\u2019s “Sources” section.<\/p>\n

Proper citation is essential for maintaining accuracy and transparency<\/strong> in the collaborative tree, and the app also offers instructions and templates for different confirmation scenarios.<\/p>\n

Integrations with other genealogy resources<\/h3>\n

WikiTree\u2019s DNA tools also integrate with several external platforms that many genealogists already use.<\/p>\n