There's a lot to keep track of with AncestryDNA, so we've compiled a list of articles to help.
 

Before you buy

• Learn what makes AncestryDNA unique with About AncestryDNA.
• Take a peek at what kind of information you'll receive with your results with What to Expect from AncestryDNA.
• Purchase an AncestryDNA test with help from Purchasing an AncestryDNA Kit.

Registering and taking the test

• Register your test with Registering an AncestryDNA Kit.
• If you're having problems registering your test, get some help with AncestryDNA Registration Troubleshooting.
• Invite someone else to register their test with Inviting Someone to Register Their AncestryDNA Kit.
• Register a test for your minor child with Registering an AncestryDNA Test for Your Child. 
• Peruse tips on how to collect your saliva sample with Taking an AncestryDNA Test. 

Shipping, tracking, and waiting for results

• Learn what to do after sending in your sample with Waiting for DNA Results.
• Track your order and learn how shipping works with AncestryDNA Shipping.
• Learn how we process your sample and estimate your results with AncestryDNA Lab Processing. 
• Check out the countries AncestryDNA is sold in with Countries Where AncestryDNA is Available. 
• Get a free replacement test if your test doesn't arrive or your sample fails with Replacing an AncestryDNA Kit.

Viewing your AncestryDNA results

• Find your results with Locating AncestryDNA Results. 
• Learn why we post your results online with Why AncestryDNA Results Aren't Mailed. 

Sharing and managing AncestryDNA tests

• Learn how someone can manage another person's test with Assigning a Manager to Your AncestryDNA Test.
• Show your results to friends and family with Sharing AncestryDNA Results. 
• Accept the DNA results someone shares with you with Accepting an AncestryDNA Invitation. 
• Give the gift of DNA with Gifting an AncestryDNA Test.
• Learn about having your relatives tested with Testing Family Members.
• Download your DNA Data with Downloading AncestryDNA Data.

Ancestral origins

• Explore insights about your family’s origins from 1,000+ years ago with Ancestral Regions in AncestryDNA. Then see Making the Most of Your Ancestral Regions.
• Discover recent insights about your family’s history from the past 300 years with Ancestral Journeys in AncestryDNA.
• Understand the Key Differences Between Ancestral Regions and Journeys.
• Learn why your AncestryDNA results could surprise you with Unexpected Ancestral Regions.
• For answers to other common questions about ancestral origins, read our AncestryDNA Regions and Journeys FAQ.

AncestryDNA matches

• Discover other AncestryDNA members who share DNA with you with AncestryDNA Matches.
• Contact your DNA matches with Messaging AncestryDNA Matches.
• See all the DNA match categories with AncestryDNA Match Categories. 
• Figure out how you're related to your matches with Discovering How You're Related to AncestryDNA Matches.
• Learn how to use your list of matches to its full potential with Making the Most of AncestryDNA Matches.
• Find out how to see which matches you share with other matches with AncestryDNA Shared Matches.
• Learn how to hide individual matches with Hiding AncestryDNA Matches.

ThruLines and linking a tree

• Learn which common ancestors you share with your matches with ThruLines.
• Connect your DNA to your family tree with Linking AncestryDNA to a Tree.
• Download the DNA Data from your DNA sample with Downloading AncestryDNA Data.
• Read our authoritative reports on all things AncestryDNA with AncestryDNA White Papers.

Privacy

• View or hide your matches with Choosing not to be Listed as an AncestryDNA Match.
• Learn how we keep your information safe with AncestryDNA Privacy.