Have you had your DNA tested with Ancestry, MyHeritage, or 23andMe?  Did you know that you tin can download your raw data and upload it to other sites, often without additional cost to y'all?  There are a couple of reasons to do this.  First, each testing company has their own database.  When yous upload to other databases you are expanding the possibilities for finding additional DNA matches.  When trying to intermission downwards a brick wall using DNA enquiry, the more than matches yous take to work with, the greater the possibility that you will discover a missing link.  The other big reason to upload your data to other sites is that different companies provide dissimilar tools that will be useful as you begin analyzing your Dna matches.

I recently helped a friend download her Dna Raw Data from Ancestry and upload to iv other sites.  I created a pace by step tutorial for her, and idea I would share information technology here for others who are interested.

To Download Your Beginnings DNA Raw Data:

  • Sign in to your Ancestry account.
  • Click the Dna tab and select YOUR Dna > RESULTS SUMMARY.
  • Click SETTINGS on the correct side of the page.
  • Click DOWNLOAD RAW DNA DATA on the correct side of the page.
  • Enter your countersign and click CONFIRM. This will trigger an email containing a link to confirm the download. The link will expire after seven days.
  • Open the email and click Ostend Information > DOWNLOAD.
  • Click DOWNLOAD Dna > RAW DATA.
  • The file volition be downloaded to your reckoner.  Make certain yous note where it is being saved because you will need to hands access information technology in the next steps.

To upload to MyHeritage:

  • If you don't already have an business relationship with MyHeritage, create 1.  Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints tin create a complimentary business relationship through FamilySearch's Partner Access site. Be sure to record your login information afterward creating your account.
  • Once your account is created, log in and click on DNA > UPLOAD DNA KIT on the top menu.
  • Click START,  so check all the consent boxes and click UPLOAD.
  • You will be prompted to upload the raw DNA file from Ancestry that you have saved to your computer.

*Information technology is my understanding that even if you lot don't accept a regular account with MyHeritage, you tin can upload your DNA and admission some tools for free.  Access to additional tools may require a fee.

To upload to Family Tree Deoxyribonucleic acid:

Go to https://world wide web.familytreedna.com/

  • Click UPLOAD Dna Data  > AUTOSOMAL DNA  on the top left bill of fare.
  • Enter your information to create an account and click Join TODAY.
  • Follow the prompts to upload your existing Beginnings Dna file.
  • They will assign you a kit number and password.  Record these for future access to the site and your results.

To upload to Living DNA:

Go to:  https://my.livingdna.com/upload/start

  • Sign in/Create your business relationship.
  • Provide your consent.
  • Enter your details as prompted.
  • You will receive an email with a button you demand to click to complete your registration.
  • Upload your existing Ancestry DNA results file.
  • Record your login information for time to come access.

To upload to GEDmatch:

  • Go to www.GEDmatch.com and click on NEW USER.
  • Make full out the required grade.
  • Check your email for confirmation.
  • Add the code from your electronic mail to the GEDmatch site to consummate registration.
  • Tape your login information.
  • In the FILE UPLOADS box, select ANCESTRY.
  • Enter the required information and upload your existing Ancestry DNA results file.
  • GEDmatch will assign y'all a kit number.  Record that with your login data.

To larn how to download Raw Data from 23andMe or MyHeritage and see a list of the 17 best sites for boosted assay, read this article.

Have yous uploaded your Dna information to boosted sites?  How have you lot used the tools on those sites in your Dna research?