AncestryDNA Guide

Export your genetic data from AncestryDNA for use with DNArcade.

2-3 minutes

File format: .txt (zipped)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Visit ancestry.com and sign in to your account with your email and password.

Click on "DNA" in the top navigation, then click on "Settings" (gear icon) or navigate to your DNA homepage and find the settings option.

In the Settings menu, look for "Download Raw DNA Data" or scroll to find the "Actions" section with a download option.

Ancestry will ask you to re-enter your password and possibly complete a verification step for security.

Click to request your download. Ancestry will prepare the file and either give you a direct download link or email you when it's ready.

Note: The download creates a .zip file containing your raw DNA data in .txt format.

Once downloaded, go to DNArcade's upload page and drop your file in. We'll automatically detect that it's from AncestryDNA.

Done!

•AncestryDNA typically provides around 700,000+ SNPs in their raw data file.
•Make sure you download "Raw DNA Data" not just a PDF report.
•The file name will include "AncestryDNA" to help you identify it.
•If you manage multiple kits, ensure you're downloading data for the correct person.

Remember: DNArcade never stores your raw DNA file. It's processed securely and deleted immediately. Only your fun character stats are saved.