How to Download Your Raw DNA Data

Before you can use GenomeHack, you need a raw DNA data file from a consumer genetic testing service. Here is how to download it from the most popular providers.

23andMe

1. Log in to your 23andMe account at 23andme.com.
2. Navigate to Settings (click your name in the top right).
3. Scroll down to 23andMe Data and click Download Raw Data.
4. Enter your password and complete any two-factor authentication.
5. Click Submit Request. You will receive an email when the file is ready (usually within a few minutes).
6. Download the .txt or .zip file. This is what you upload to GenomeHack.

AncestryDNA

1. Log in to your Ancestry account at ancestry.com.
2. Go to DNA → Settings.
3. Click Download Raw DNA Data.
4. Confirm your identity via email verification.
5. Download the .zip file once the link arrives in your email.

MyHeritage

1. Log in at myheritage.com and go to DNA.
2. Click the three-dot menu next to your DNA kit and select Download Raw DNA data.
3. Confirm your password and download the file.

Other services

GenomeHack supports raw data from most major providers including FamilyTreeDNA, LivingDNA, and others. Look for a "Download Raw Data" option in your account settings. The file is usually a.txt or .csv file inside a .zip archive.

What to do next

Once you have your raw DNA file, head to GenomeHack, create a free account, and upload your file. You will get your DNA Snapshot in under a minute.