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.