AncestryDNA | How to Activate your AncestryDNA Test | Ancestry

Follow the instructions contained in the video to learn how to activate your AncestryDNA test.

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AncestryDNA | How to Activate your AncestryDNA Test | Ancestry

[abbieprice]

I just got my Ancestry DNA kit yesterday for Christmas! I’ve been doing a family tree project on Ancestry’s website for the past few months, and so far I found out that I’m of English and French descent! Ive been told my whole life that I’m Irish, Scottish, and Welsh too! I can’t wait to find out what the results are!

[MaxTeky]

If you are having trouble with the activation code, remember you have to be 18 years old for it to work, try selecting the "My Child" option if you are younger.

[susanking]

I ordered a kit for my dad. I am giving it to him on his 80th birthday, next month. He has tried to fill-in his family tree, but hasn't gotten very far. I hope this changes that.

[Myearthfamily]

Just ordered several kits for my family and so excited to get them and find out our results!

[darwingonzalez]

Interesting I was expecting 4-6 weeks but got my results in 3 weeks😁😁.

[primerointern]

An updated video is needed to show how to provide the sample, stabilize the dna, and seal the package. The video instructions should be on the website and available in the kit

[Stargazer]

I got my kit today and just registered it online, now I have to do my sample and send it of in the morning, cant wait for the results, should be interesting! :-)

[veronicamamiful]

I ordered yesterday can’t wait to get my test kit. I hope I don’t mess up.

[Chrisnicolai]

Need help now to establish my DNA account.

[gaylecheung]

Can’t wait, Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Everyone 2022 ♥️🇨🇦🌏🎊

[anthony.m]

Can I activate the kit on my phone and laptop? Or on one is enough?

[kumuluskld]

I had a heck of a time getting the cap screwed on. It just would not catch on the threads no matter how straight I kept it. However, I finally got it on & not all of the blue liquid dropped down into the tube. Max Teky's comment about loosening the cap just a bit & screwing back on was very helpful & worked. But when I then shook the tube, some of the fluid, now mixed w saliva, went back up into the top of the tube. I again untwisted a bit & screwed back on & all the fluid dropped back down. My concern is that the box is going to get all jostled during mailing & the fluid goes back up into the top again.
Will this affect test results since all the fluid may not be mixed together for the whole time? If there is fluid in top of the cap when they do the analyzation, will they first release all the fluid back into the tube & let it sit for long enough to get accurate results? I hope the testers are cognizant about this. I hope the test results are better quality than these cheap plastic tubes & tops that feel like they'll crack if you breathe on them too hard. The rest of the packaging was great quality, why skimp on the tubes? I really hope Ancestry answers each of my questions. Thank you

[Ravenstream]

I ordered a kit for my aunt who is 87. She did everything and mailed it back but, she did not activate it. Does she have a copy of the code or was the only code on the test tube?

[nou]

Pretty cool they found a picture of my grandfather from 62

[josephbertolini]

how can i order a kit if my country is not on the list for delivery?

[kazabella]

Thank you 🙏🏼 this was helpful I was wondering how to activate it

[cheems]

I activated the code on the back of package the tube is in will I still get my results?

[glendafrance]

I finally convinced my husband to get a DNA test. I purchased it in my name and thru my Ancestry account (He doesn't do Ancestry.) How do I get it put into his name?

[ismaelugarte]

Ok Hi, so I am a minor and I was bought for Christmas a ancestry Core Kit and my parents are the ones who bought me it so, why do I have to do it under there account and not mine, I haven't opened it up yet, it's just I want it in my account and not there's and my parents completely agree with me

[mesudeugur]

I paid for it a few days ago and I'm waiting for the kit. But I gave up, how can I cancel?