Linking accounts for FMP and LivingDNA

[jorghes]

I noticed that I should be able to link my FindMyPast account to my LivingDNA account in order for my already existing DNA results to be accessible via my FMP account.

However when it gets to the "link accounts" portion, it seems to fail automatically - not showing presumably what is a sign in/up page for FMP (as you go through the LivingDNA website).

Has anyone successfully completed the link?
I have tried on both Chrome and Edge, and neither allows the page to load properly.

**apparently I can just upload my Ancestry results for free, but would that be worth it?

 

[PhilGee]

I had a problem after using the FMP link to upload my Ancestry data, partly because I "delete cookies on exit" by default and they are used to reconnect the link. Assuming FMP is listed under "Partners" in the "Privacy Center" area of "My Account", the other part that I found was needed was:

1. select "My Tests" from the menu and click the "View Test" box
2. select "Test Details"
3. select "My Account" from the menu
4. "Opt In" to "Partners consent" and "Partners data consent"
5. select "Connect" for FMP

Edit: I also found that 1. and 2. are needed to select a test to "auto-connect" on future visits

Phil

 

[jorghes]

Thanks PhilGee - I think you missed a few steps, but you definitely helped me sort it out!

I did the following to allow me to link my accounts:
1. Went to the "My Tests" page and clicked into the appropriate test.
2. Clicked on "Family Networks" (within that test).
3: Then "Opted in"
4. That set up a profile (however misleading for whichever poor soul who sees it, since my country of birth has nothing to do with my ancestry).
5. Then I clicked "My Account"
6. I adjusted the "Profile" which now appears below the intial panel.
7. I then clicked "Connect" on the FMP
8. This time it allowed me to sign in and link my FMP account with LivingDNA - without opting in to Family Networks, it is impossible to do.

 

[PhilGee]

Pleased you got to the right method - It's much more accurate to note what you do instead of relying on a 3/4 century brain

Phil

 

[GrahamC]

I did the following to allow me to link my accounts:
1. Went to the "My Tests" page and clicked into the appropriate test.
2. Clicked on "Family Networks" (within that test).
3: Then "Opted in"
4. That set up a profile (however misleading for whichever poor soul who sees it, since my country of birth has nothing to do with my ancestry).
5. Then I clicked "My Account"
6. I adjusted the "Profile" which now appears below the intial panel.
7. I then clicked "Connect" on the FMP
8. This time it allowed me to sign in and link my FMP account with LivingDNA - without opting in to Family Networks, it is impossible to do.

I think I have succeeded with this part. Now how do I access my DNA test via FMP?

 

[jorghes]

I think I have succeeded with this part. Now how do I access my DNA test via FMP?

I don't think you can yet. I don't believe it's been completely set up - probably still incoming.

 

[GrahamC]

I don't think you can yet. I don't believe it's been completely set up - probably still incoming.

That makes sense. Thanks.