Quick Start Step 2: Upload a DNA File
If you've purchased a SelfDecode DNA test kit, you can skip this step. Simply wait for your results to be ready (we'll email you), and you can move on to Quick Start Step 3!
No need to wait for your DNA results to be ready though — there are plenty of ways to start benefiting from SelfDecode in the meantime! Head on over to Quick Start Step 4 & Quick Start Step 5 while you wait for your results to become available. 😊
Uploading your raw DNA file to SelfDecode:
- Download your raw DNA file from the service where you had your DNA tested.
Here are instructions for obtaining your raw DNA file from Ancestry and 23andMe. Most companies have instructions for obtaining your raw DNA file from their website. A quick Google search is usually helpful, too. If you're stumped, you can always reach out to their customer support team, or our support team may be able to help (support@selfdecode.com)
- Log into your SelfDecode account — you'll be automatically prompted to upload your DNA file:
If you need some time to obtain your file, you can opt to upload your file later:
If you've just discovered that you don't have a DNA file from a compatible service to upload, you can easily order a DNA test kit:
*If you are not automatically prompted to upload your DNA file, simply select Analyze DNA File on your dashboard.
- Select the Browse option to choose your raw DNA file from your device (or drag and drop the file from another tab), then enter the name of the service you had your DNA analyzed with from the dropdown menu. Click Upload File:
- As your DNA file undergoes scanning, we encourage you to fill out our health questionnaires. Your responses provide valuable insights into your priorities, allowing us to customize your experience accordingly.
- Your answers will not result in any hidden information - it helps us prioritize what to show you first.
- Wait for your DNA file to finish scanning on your dashboard. It's normal for your file to scan for a couple of hours, as we're parsing through more than 200 million genetic variants to create your reports!
There's no need to wait around for us — you can close this window while your file scans. We'll send you an email when your analysis is complete, and then you're ready to move on to Quick Start Step 3.
We also recommend getting started with Quick Start Step 4 & Quick Start Step 5 while you wait!
If you're having any problems with uploading your raw DNA file, please email us and we'll be happy to assist! You can reach us at support@selfdecode.com.