Subscription and Family Tree Access: FAQs

Introduction

Many are curious about whether a shared subscription to is sufficient for all family members or if they need to purchase their own subscriptions. This guide aims to clarify these common questions and provide valuable insights for users.

Can I Use My Parent's Subscription?

If your parent has a subscription to , it is possible to share their family tree with you and vice versa. Here are the key points to understand:

If your parent wants to share their tree with you, they can add you to their tree and you can log in via their credentials. You can create your own account and invite your parent to add you as a user. However, you may not see all the sources and photos if you do not have your own subscription.

Accessing Data and DNA Results

Aunt and niece or family members often share accounts to gain access to DNA results. Here's how it works:

Aunt uses your login to check her DNA results without any issues, as she may have access through other means if you are not a subscriber. If you wish to use your parent's subscription, they may need to give you access to specific data or save records for you.

When sharing the family tree, your parent may assign different roles such as Guest, Contributor, or Editor. Depending on the role, you can be involved in the tree-building process with varying levels of access.

Navigating DNA Tests and Additional Access

The DNA test on involves genetic testing, which helps identify your genetic relatives and their connection to you. Here's a breakdown:

When you take the DNA test, you receive a list of people with identical or similar DNA parts. The higher the percentage of identical DNA, the closer the genetic relationship is. To build your family tree and access the documents of the people on your tree, you can join for a monthly fee (around $6.00). If you want to access international or worldwide documents for your relatives on the tree, you can pay more. However, you do not need to pay for these additional documents to take the test.

Conclusion

Whether you need to share a subscription or purchase your own depends on the level of access you require and the roles assigned by your family members in the family tree. Understanding these guidelines can optimize your genealogical research and DNA matching efforts on