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managing someone's DNA

Discussion in 'DNA Questions and Answers' started by kath, Apr 14, 2025.

  1. kath

    kath New Member

    Hi , I remember reading an article in one of Peters newsletters about how simple it was to manage a relative's DNA results . I have read his DNA masterclass but couldn't see any reference to how to manage someone else's DNA in that . I have a very frail elderly relative who would like to do a test for me but can't manage a computer ,I am aware that they need to register the results on their own ancestry login . Is there a way I can do this for them on my laptop ? and does anyone recall which newsletter the article was in please as I remember it was very informative .Thank you
     
    kath, Apr 14, 2025
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  2. peter

    peter Administrator Staff Member

    This was one of the topics in the DNA talk I gave this morning - you might want to listen to the recording (the link will be posted shortly). I didn't cover all of the points you've raised here, but the key one is that you'll need get an email address for your relative (or use a spare one of your own) as you can't have two Ancestry accounts under the same email address.

    You'll need to register your relative with Ancestry (assuming you have their informed consent) and appoint yourself Manager of their test. The newsletter article won't help with this as Ancestry have reorganised their site since it was written, but go to DNA Settings and look for DNA test sharing.
     
    peter, Apr 14, 2025
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  3. kath

    kath New Member

    Thank you Peter, Ive watched your presentation this morning and as usual it was very informative . Thanks again for all that you do
     
    kath, Apr 15, 2025
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