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Official Account | Father’s Day Sale is live. Save up to 50% on select DNA tests and explore the lines behind your family story.

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FamilyTreeDNA@FamilyTreeDNA
Jun 10
Father’s Day Sale is live! Save up to 50% on select DNA tests, upgrades, and bundles through June 22. Start with Family Finder®, trace a paternal line with Y-DNA, or bundle and save. bit.ly/49QE58g
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A DNA surprise can feel overwhelming. Kara Rubinstein Deyerin, Founder & CEO of @righttoknowus, wrote this guide with next steps for processing an unexpected DNA result, finding support, and thinking carefully before first contact. Read more: bit.ly/4uuDnoP
FamilyTreeDNA blog graphic about what to do after receiving an unexpected DNA result, with four support options.

ALT FamilyTreeDNA blog graphic about what to do after receiving an unexpected DNA result, with four support options.
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What is an NPE? An NPE can happen when DNA testing reveals unexpected information about genetic parentage or family relationships. Learn what NPE means, how DNA surprises may appear, and where to turn next: bit.ly/4ul6dri #NPEAwarenessMonth
FamilyTreeDNA graphic introducing NPEs and common ways unexpected DNA results may appear.

ALT FamilyTreeDNA graphic introducing NPEs and common ways unexpected DNA results may appear.

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Our website is back up and running. Thank you for your patience while our team worked to resolve the issue.
FamilyTreeDNA@FamilyTreeDNA
Jun 6
We're currently experiencing an issue with our website and our team is actively working to restore access as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work on a fix. We'll share updates as soon as we have more information.
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We're currently experiencing an issue with our website and our team is actively working to restore access as quickly as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work on a fix. We'll share updates as soon as we have more information.
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The World's Largest Y-DNA Haplotree keeps growing. May 2026: 1,495 branches 9,179 variants Every new branch helps refine paternal lineages, reveal new connections, and improve haplogroup placement. That's the power of Big Y-700. Read More ➡️ bit.ly/49z2jUx
Y-DNA Haplotree update graphic showing May 2026 growth of 1,495 branches and 9,179 variants in genetic genealogy tree

ALT Y-DNA Haplotree update graphic showing May 2026 growth of 1,495 branches and 9,179 variants in genetic genealogy tree

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Did you miss RootsTech in person? Watch Bennett Greenspan’s booth talk, “Bennett’s Big Y Chromosomal Time Machine,” now on YouTube to learn how Y-DNA and Big Y-700 can help trace paternal lines. Watch now ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=VHXnWF0F…
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For 80 years, he was unknown. An mtDNA haplogroup and a Group Project helped identify an HMAS Sydney (II) sailor and restore his name. 🔗 See how it all came together: bit.ly/4dtNgNW
Thomas Welsby Clark, HMAS Sydney (II) sailor, shown alongside the ship and memorial honoring those lost in World War II

ALT Thomas Welsby Clark, HMAS Sydney (II) sailor, shown alongside the ship and memorial honoring those lost in World War II

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Heads up: Phones & live chat will be unavailable on Thursdays in May (May 7, 14, 21, 28) for team training.💙
Customer support update: Phones and live chat unavailable Thursdays in May; email support continues as our team completes training

ALT Customer support update: Phones and live chat unavailable Thursdays in May; email support continues as our team completes training
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Find your story through hers. 💐 This Mother’s Day, go beyond flowers and give something meaningful. Explore Mom’s ancestry and save $80 on the mtFull Sequence Family Finder® bundle. Sale ends May 11. Shop now ➡️ bit.ly/3OS1Q8M
Mother’s Day Offer graphic promoting DNA test savings, featuring vintage photo and flowers, highlighting ancestry, maternal heritage, and family history discovery

ALT Mother’s Day Offer graphic promoting DNA test savings, featuring vintage photo and flowers, highlighting ancestry, maternal heritage, and family history discovery
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It’s DNA Day 🧬 We’re celebrating the science behind every discovery—from uncovering connections to exploring origins. Proud to support the work across myDNA, Gene by Gene, and FamilyTreeDNA.
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Continuing our DNA Month celebration 🧬 Mitochondrial DNA traces your maternal line—but knowing how to use it is key. Our 5-part series breaks it all down. Start exploring ⬇️ bit.ly/41Tyytk
mtDNA series graphic covering maternal ancestry, testing, haplogroups, and genealogy research topics.

ALT mtDNA series graphic covering maternal ancestry, testing, haplogroups, and genealogy research topics.
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It’s DNA Month 🧬 Autosomal DNA can reveal relatives, origins, and new discoveries—but knowing how to use it is key. Our 7-part series breaks it all down. Start exploring ⬇️ bit.ly/4mlLC43
Autosomal DNA series overview showing seven topics: basics, testing, matches, origins, genealogy use, uploads, and tools

ALT Autosomal DNA series overview showing seven topics: basics, testing, matches, origins, genealogy use, uploads, and tools

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Up to 50% off DNA tests 🧬 Find relatives, explore your origins, and uncover the story behind your DNA with Family Finder, mtDNA, and Y-DNA. Explore DNA tests ➡️ bit.ly/3Ojigql Sale ends April 30
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ALT Teal background with vintage family portraits and text reading “DNA Day Sale—Up to 50% off DNA tests” and “Bring your family’s story to life.”

Green background graphic with vintage family photos and text “Save $40 on Family Finder” with discounted price shown, promoting autosomal DNA testing.

ALT Green background graphic with vintage family photos and text “Save $40 on Family Finder” with discounted price shown, promoting autosomal DNA testing.

Blue background graphic with vintage family photos and text “Save $50 on Big Y-700” with discounted price shown, highlighting paternal ancestry testing.

ALT Blue background graphic with vintage family photos and text “Save $50 on Big Y-700” with discounted price shown, highlighting paternal ancestry testing.

Purple background graphic with vintage family photos and text “Save $30 on mtDNA” with discounted price shown, highlighting maternal ancestry testing.

ALT Purple background graphic with vintage family photos and text “Save $30 on mtDNA” with discounted price shown, highlighting maternal ancestry testing.

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Customer Support Update Phones and chat will be unavailable April 2–3 and April 7–8 for professional development days. We’ll be open April 6 and continue responding to emails in the order received. Normal support hours resume April 9.
Graphic announcing customer support availability. Phones and chat are unavailable April 2–3 and April 7–8 for professional development days. Support is available April 6. Email responses continue, with normal hours resuming April 9. FamilyTreeDNA genealogy support update.

ALT Graphic announcing customer support availability. Phones and chat are unavailable April 2–3 and April 7–8 for professional development days. Support is available April 6. Email responses continue, with normal hours resuming April 9. FamilyTreeDNA genealogy support update.
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Your haplogroup just got more detailed. In March 2026, the Y-DNA Haplotree added: 1,274 branches 7,421 variants Explore the latest growth and what it means for your research. ➡️ bit.ly/4tlSpwG
FamilyTreeDNA Y-DNA Haplotree graphic showing March 2026 growth with 1,274 branches and 7,421 variants

ALT FamilyTreeDNA Y-DNA Haplotree graphic showing March 2026 growth with 1,274 branches and 7,421 variants

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⏳ Final hours RootsTech discount codes expire tonight. bit.ly/rootstech2026 Sign in → visit our virtual booth → grab your code 👀
FamilyTreeDNA team at RootsTech 2026 with expo scenes and audience sessions. Text reads ‘RootsTech Discounts End Tonight’ with instructions to sign in and visit the virtual booth to access exclusive DNA test discount codes for genealogy and family history research.

ALT FamilyTreeDNA team at RootsTech 2026 with expo scenes and audience sessions. Text reads ‘RootsTech Discounts End Tonight’ with instructions to sign in and visit the virtual booth to access exclusive DNA test discount codes for genealogy and family history research.
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Day Three at #RootsTech — and it’s Discovery Day. 🎤 Dave Vance — Main Stage, 11:30 AM (live) 🧬 Janine Cloud — Big Y-700 class, 1:30 PM 🤖 Dave Vance — AI in Genealogy panel, 1:30 PM (live) 🎟️ Final raffle 12:45 PM at Booth #419 🧑‍🔬 Consultations 9–3:00 bit.ly/rootstech2026
FamilyTreeDNA RootsTech Day Three graphic featuring speakers and highlights including booth talks, raffles, classes, webinars, and Family Discovery Day.

ALT FamilyTreeDNA RootsTech Day Three graphic featuring speakers and highlights including booth talks, raffles, classes, webinars, and Family Discovery Day.
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Day Two at #RootsTech is here! 🧬 • Katy Rowe-Schurwanz — 8:00 AM (Room 255A) • Dave Vance — Forum, 9:30 AM • Roberta Estes — 1:30 PM (Ballroom A) • Sherman McRae — Webinar, 6:00 PM Plus our Green Light Special at 2:30 PM at Booth #419. More ➡️ bit.ly/rootstech2026
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ALT RootsTech Day Two graphic with FamilyTreeDNA speakers and schedule of genealogy classes and events.
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📣 Day One at RootsTech 2026 is here! We’re excited to see everyone in the Expo Hall today. Stop by the FamilyTreeDNA booth for booth talks, consultations with our DNA experts, raffles, and more throughout the day.
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Tonight, join us for Night at the Expo Hall — we’d love to meet you and talk about how DNA can help unlock your family history. Explore more and visit our virtual booth ➡️ bit.ly/rootstech2026

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