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DNA the SMART WAY

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Follow the links for each step below for more information. 
 
 
Take these steps to get the best results from your DNA testing.

DNA the Smart Way

1
Understand DNA Testing
DNA Tests for Genealogy, Choose the right person and the right test  How to order.

2
Join a DNA Project
Get lower price for yDNA test through a project.
Compare results, pedigrees, and work together

 

3
Use Your Ancestral Information
Share your pedigree, your Most Distant Ancestor, and  your GEDCOM

4
Use Your Tools at FTDNA
Learn how to use your myFTDNA page
to get the most from your testing.


5
Use Your Project's Website
See all the yDNA results and pedigrees. 
Use the forums to connect with others .


6
Understand Your Results
Learn what your test results mean, and use results to further your genealogical research.


7
Contact Your Matches
Find the most significant ones, and contact them in the right way


8
Next Steps to Take
Contact more matches, upgrade your test, have another relative tested, use the forums, or ...

Click Here for 8 Things You Must Do If You're y-DNA Testing

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