Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using MyHeritage DNA
Learn how to maximize your MyHeritage DNA experience by identifying and avoiding common mistakes that could hinder your results. This video provides essential tips to ensure you get the most out of your DNA test.

Family History Fanatics
12.8K views • May 12, 2025

About this video
Are you getting the most from your MyHeritage DNA test—or making one of the common mistakes that could leave you stuck? In this video, I’ll walk you through the biggest errors people make with MyHeritage DNA, from misunderstood ethnicity results to missed cousin connections, and show you exactly how to avoid them. If you've ever stared at your DNA matches wondering “Now what?”—this one's for you.
We'll cover:
✅ How to interpret your ethnicity results realistically
✅ What to do (and NOT do) with your DNA Matches
✅ Why you shouldn't ignore those low-confidence matches
✅ One simple setting that could unlock more discoveries
✅ And how to make the most of MyHeritage tools—without overwhelm
Whether you're brand new to DNA or you've been testing for years, this video will help you use MyHeritage like a pro. Hit that like button and let’s dig in!
📌 Want more help making sense of your DNA results? Check out my full DNA playlist here → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcVx-GSCjcdnEg-YtkXA7Nj2YxxamaYKA
🧬 UHow to Download RAW DNA Files https://youtu.be/-Z4vyKuSXa4
📬 Subscribe for more friendly DNA tips each week!
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CONTINUE LEARNING
📺 MyHeritage Theory of Family Relativity Basics https://youtu.be/i-_fBt6Bn50
📺 MyHeritage DNA: What to Do After You Take a Test https://youtu.be/Vql0AXbtI6w
📓 Show Notes: https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/dna-matching-needs-paper-research
↪️ Grab your FREE genealogy research guides and templates at https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/resources
⚡ Want to grow your family tree faster? Join our membership program.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro - Why Making Misunderstanding Your MyHeritage DNA Results is a Problem
01:08 Mistake #1
03:47 Mistake #2
05:44 Mistake #3
08:52 Mistake #4
10:24 Mistake #5
12:17 Mistake #6
12:58 Mistake #7
15:44 Mistake #8
17:51 Stop Making Mistakes with Your MyHeritage DNA Test Results
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✅ Let's connect:
✔️ Subscribe for more genealogy tips: https://tinyurl.com/FHFanaticsYouTube
✔️ Website: https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com
✔️ Share Video Ideas: https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/contact
This video is a part of a series of genealogy research tutorials to help viewers to build their family tree or expand their family history research. Subscribe to our channel if you love genealogy like we do!
#FamilyHistoryFanatics #dnatesting #myheritagedna
We'll cover:
✅ How to interpret your ethnicity results realistically
✅ What to do (and NOT do) with your DNA Matches
✅ Why you shouldn't ignore those low-confidence matches
✅ One simple setting that could unlock more discoveries
✅ And how to make the most of MyHeritage tools—without overwhelm
Whether you're brand new to DNA or you've been testing for years, this video will help you use MyHeritage like a pro. Hit that like button and let’s dig in!
📌 Want more help making sense of your DNA results? Check out my full DNA playlist here → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcVx-GSCjcdnEg-YtkXA7Nj2YxxamaYKA
🧬 UHow to Download RAW DNA Files https://youtu.be/-Z4vyKuSXa4
📬 Subscribe for more friendly DNA tips each week!
----------------
CONTINUE LEARNING
📺 MyHeritage Theory of Family Relativity Basics https://youtu.be/i-_fBt6Bn50
📺 MyHeritage DNA: What to Do After You Take a Test https://youtu.be/Vql0AXbtI6w
📓 Show Notes: https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/dna-matching-needs-paper-research
↪️ Grab your FREE genealogy research guides and templates at https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/resources
⚡ Want to grow your family tree faster? Join our membership program.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkKepHoafldMRZ4UNt0Akw/join
📗 Like to read? Check out these books
https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/books
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro - Why Making Misunderstanding Your MyHeritage DNA Results is a Problem
01:08 Mistake #1
03:47 Mistake #2
05:44 Mistake #3
08:52 Mistake #4
10:24 Mistake #5
12:17 Mistake #6
12:58 Mistake #7
15:44 Mistake #8
17:51 Stop Making Mistakes with Your MyHeritage DNA Test Results
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✅ Let's connect:
✔️ Subscribe for more genealogy tips: https://tinyurl.com/FHFanaticsYouTube
✔️ Website: https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com
✔️ Share Video Ideas: https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com/contact
This video is a part of a series of genealogy research tutorials to help viewers to build their family tree or expand their family history research. Subscribe to our channel if you love genealogy like we do!
#FamilyHistoryFanatics #dnatesting #myheritagedna
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Duration
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Published
May 12, 2025
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