Adding parent's dna test to my own Ancestry account?

I thought it would match you automatically once your mum has sent her test in.

I haven't used Ancestry myself though a few relatives had so I don't need to.

I have though, listened to the BBC podcast, 'The Gift' which has made me realise people should think very carefully before buying a close relative a DNA test. Maybe your mum should just buy one for herself, then there will be no comeback for you.

Sorry if this sounds stupid, but if your mother is your birth mother, surely it would be enough that your DNA is on there and this would show any matches, albeit once removed etc. As Keepingquiet has said make sure your mother is on board with it before you commit if you wish to proceed.

My mum doesn't have her in account, so I was hoping I could link it to mine, (thinking I might be able to select which test I wanted to apply at a given moment to my own tree) but I've just find more info and it doesn't look like it is possible: Each adult taking the test needs their own account. Only one DNA kit can be registered per account, except for tests for minor children.

Mum doesn't have an Ancestry account, and wouldn't be able to manage one, so I am looking for alternatives now.

If I signed her up for a free account (with her consent) that I then managed, I am not sure how much information regarding matches she/I would get to see.

There is one side of her family that she knows nothing about, so the hope is that her DNA rather than mine might make it slightly easier to identify relatives from that side.

In answer to the point about making sure my mum is on board with this, yes, she definitely is. She has asked me to do this.

Sorry if I seem to be ignoring replies, but I am very slow at typing my posts, so am kind of a step behind all the time in seeing and replying.

62Granny

Sorry if this sounds stupid, but if your mother is your birth mother, surely it would be enough that your DNA is on there and this would show any matches, albeit once removed etc. As Keepingquiet has said make sure your mother is on board with it before you commit if you wish to proceed.

That is a sensible enough comment.
However, if I understand it correctly (which isnt certain), relationship assumptions based on DNA are only estimates, so results based on my mum's DNA are likely to be more accurate than those based on mine.

That is our only reason for also wanting to mum's DNA really.

Yes, you can see someone else's DNA results on your Ancestry account. I am able to switch from my own results to my husband's, and also see those of my son in law. The detail you can see depends whether you are the owner, manager or collaborator of the test. Your mother as the owner of the test can give permission for you to manage it for her. I think you are correct that she will need an Ancestry account to do this, but will not need to pay a subscription

You'll need to set up a free Ancestry account for your Mum and she'll be able to grant you permission to manage her account.

I manage my daughter's account (with her permission obviously). I can access all her results and matches from my account.

Salmo

Yes, you can see someone else's DNA results on your Ancestry account. I am able to switch from my own results to my husband's, and also see those of my son in law. The detail you can see depends whether you are the owner, manager or collaborator of the test. Your mother as the owner of the test can give permission for you to manage it for her. I think you are correct that she will need an Ancestry account to do this, but will not need to pay a subscription

Thanks Salmo.

Presumably it wouldnt be too hard for me to open an account on Mum's behalf (though copying across our family tree to it might take some time).

I will have to look into how to get permission to manage mum's test.

These things always look complicated to me until I do them, but hopefully it will all seem much simpler once I take the plunge. ☺

Thank you Cressida.