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).

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