How to download your DNA file from Ancestry.com
To download raw DNA data from Ancestry.com, follow these steps:
1. Log in to Your Account:
- Go to the Ancestry.com website and log in with your credentials.
2. Access Your DNA Results Summary:
- Click on the "DNA" tab at the top of the page to navigate to your DNA results.
3. Settings:
- In the DNA results summary page, click on the settings icon (usually a gear or cogwheel) located at the top right of the page, near your name or profile picture.
4. Download Raw DNA Data:
- Scroll down to the "Actions" section.
- Click on the "Download Raw DNA Data" link.
5. Confirm Your Request:
- Ancestry.com will ask you to enter your password again for security purposes. Enter your password to confirm.
- You may also need to agree to the terms and conditions for downloading your raw DNA data.
6. Receive Download Link:
- Ancestry.com will send you an email with a link to download your raw DNA data.
- Open the email and click on the download link provided.
7. Download the File:
- Clicking the link will direct you back to the Ancestry.com website, where you can download your raw DNA data file (usually in a ZIP format).