Is there an introduction video that I can watch? I am so far beyond confused

Question

So I just acquired my Ancestry Dna results. I have uploaded the files to all of the free sites. With this site, what can I do differently? I know my tree is a mess, and I need to fix it. I am new, only recieving my results about a week ago.

Answer 1

This might help

https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/1256438/how-to-wikitree-with-connie-knox

Answer 2

The dna guide posted to your profile by your greeter, is the best place to start. If you have any other questions, check out the help pages here: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Category:DNA

I'm not a dna expert so that is all the help I can give but if you add the tag DNA to your post, you will get the attention of members with experience in this area.

Answer 3

Wikitree doesn’t store any actual DNA information, just who has taken a DNA test and which tests or tests.  As you build your tree your name will show up on profiles that you should have a DNA connection to, along with the names of any other tested relatives.  Then it’s up to you to contact those folks, compare your actual DNA on sites like Gedmatch, and determine if in fact you are DNA related.

Answer 4

William, you said your tree is a mess, but on WikiTree you don't appear to be connected to any ancestors.  I suggest you add them one by one, checking your documentation and adding your sources to the profiles as you go along.  After a while, you will most likely be able to connect yourself to the "main tree."

Meanwhile, you can add your DNA test information to WT as I think others have described.  

Your DNA matches may be easier to identify after you've created an accurate tree.

Good luck!  Feel free to send me a WT private message if you want more help.

Edit:  I see now you are connected to a living father and have uploaded a gedcom, but apparently you haven't processed it yet.  I think my advice above still applies.

Comments

Welcome aboard. :) One thing I found helpful as a beginner was to just dive in and read some profiles; see how other people created them, and how to list research notes and sources. And there are always plenty of people here on the forum willing to answer questions and steer you in the right direction.