Can I Upload My Ancestry Dna To Myheritage

We take some good news for the genealogy community.

We are constantly developing new means to advance genealogy through the latest technological innovations. One of the most exciting frontiers in family history research is Dna and today's proclamation reflects a major footstep by MyHeritage in this important area.

DNA and traditional genealogy methods, such as family trees and historical records, get paw in hand. DNA can sometimes help where traditional enquiry encounters a expressionless terminate, while traditional genealogy is ofttimes required to pinpoint an exact relationship path discovered by DNA.

While nosotros accept been offer Deoxyribonucleic acid test kits for a few years — through partnerships — and volition continue to do so, we are now developing a new Dna Matching service. This service volition enable people who have already tested their DNA through DNA testing services (such as 23andMe, Family unit Tree DNA, and AncestryDNA) to enjoy MyHeritage's exceptional matching capabilities for their family history enquiry, and get more than value from the Deoxyribonucleic acid examination they already took. Nosotros invite such users to export their raw Deoxyribonucleic acid data from the service they tested on (which is straightforward) and import this data to MyHeritage at present, and then that when our DNA Matching service is released soon, they will receive matches immediately, and at no toll. Later on, DNA Matching may go a premium feature, but it will remain gratuitous for users who upload their DNA data now.

If you have already had your Dna tested, you tin import your raw Dna data to MyHeritage by visiting the new Dna tab on family tree profiles. Access the Deoxyribonucleic acid tab for yourself by clicking on your name in the top-right corner of your family site, and go to your profile.

You can access the Deoxyribonucleic acid tab not only for yourself, but also for your relatives, from the left panel on the family tree as shown below. Clicking the link takes you to the DNA tab on the profile page, where the DNA data can exist uploaded.

Accessing DNA data upload from the family tree (click to zoom)

Accessing DNA information upload from the family tree (click to zoom)

In the DNA tab, follow the instructions to download the data from whatever of the providers listed; check the boxes to accept the terms and atmospheric condition, and then click "Upload DNA data file(south)".

Deoxyribonucleic acid tab (click to zoom)

Your Deoxyribonucleic acid data will exist kept private and secure on MyHeritage.

Our service will then friction match you to other people who share DNA with you lot: your relatives through a common ancestor. You volition be able to review your matches' family trees (excluding living people), and filter your matches by common surnames or geographies to focus on more than relevant matches. This new technology volition too enable y'all to bear witness and disprove other types of matches (such as Smart Matches™ and Record Matches) and connect with new relatives in order to interact. Y'all'll benefit from our vast international user base of 82 1000000 registered users, plus the 10 1000000 additional registered users on Geni.com, and get matches you lot would not receive otherwise.

Beneath are answers to some key questions on this announcement.

Why should I upload my raw Deoxyribonucleic acid data to MyHeritage?

Uploading your data will permit you to get additional matches to many other MyHeritage users who have tested their DNA. You'll accept nothing to lose because it's gratis and will remain gratuitous for those who upload their Deoxyribonucleic acid data correct at present.

Tin I delete my Dna data from MyHeritage?

Yes. You lot can delete Dna data that you lot've uploaded to MyHeritage at any fourth dimension.

Can I upload the DNA data of someone else?

You can also upload the DNA information of as many close relatives of yours as y'all like, from as many Dna test kits as you similar, provided that you obtain their consent. To exercise and so, visit the profile of a relative of yours in the family tree and click the DNA tab (provided that y'all are the site manager).

I accept uploaded my raw DNA data, but I don't see any matches.

This is because nosotros are in the terminal stages of creating the reports. We will notify yous when matching is ready, very soon.

Who has access to the Deoxyribonucleic acid data?

Only you practise. Nobody else tin can run into information technology, and nobody can even know that information technology was uploaded. Simply the uploader can see the data, and you can delete it at whatsoever time. Users who are matched with your Dna volition not have admission to your Dna or your electronic mail accost, just will be able to get in touch with you via MyHeritage.

Will MyHeritage provide other types of DNA reports?

Yes, in the futurity we plan to offer ethnic/geographic origin reports. They volition also be free for users who upload their Dna data at present.

How practice I import my Deoxyribonucleic acid information into MyHeritage?

To upload your raw Deoxyribonucleic acid data, simply log on to MyHeritage, then click on your name in the upper correct side, and select "My contour". Then click on the DNA tab in your profile, where you will see clear instructions. If you demand a mitt, our friendly Support team is standing past to help y'all by phone or by electronic mail.

What if I take non had my DNA tested still?

Free Dna Matching is being added for people who take already had their DNA tested by a Dna testing service. If you have non had your Deoxyribonucleic acid tested yet, y'all are welcome to view our recommended DNA tests, provided past our trusted partners, and brand a selection advisable for your research goals. Delight note that the DNA tests are not gratis. One time your DNA results arrive you'll be able to upload them to MyHeritage.

The powerful matching technologies we have developed are considered by many to be the best in the genealogy manufacture. We are very happy to exist calculation DNA Matching to our line-up, and we hope information technology will provide a breakthrough in your family unit history journeying.

Enjoy!