GEDMatch Instructions

Here are the step-by-step instructions for downloading a DNA kit and then uploading your DNA to GEDMatch and connecting it to Ancestry Projects.

Firstly, download your DNA kit from your current platform

• Ancestry - Downloading DNA Data (ancestry.com)

• 23&Me - Accessing Your Raw Genetic Data – 23andMe Customer Care

• MyHeritage - How do I download my raw DNA data file from MyHeritage?

• FTDNA - Downloading Family Finder Data – Help | FamilyTreeDNA

You then submit your DNA file to GEDMatch which is a site that provides tools for DNA analysis.

Uploading your DNA to GEDmatch -

1. Log into GEDmatch

2. Click on tab "Upload DNA"

3. Follow the steps i.e. 1. Click on "Choose File" and find the file you have downloaded

4. Then 2 - Add Name, Sex and click on dropdown to pick the testing company i.e. Ancestry.

5. Then 3 Click on "Your DNA" 

6. Then 4 Privacy options must be Opt In or Opt out for the Project

7. Then 5 Click “I’m not a robot", then click “Upload” 

8. It takes a day or so for standard processing but can enter Projects immediately.

Next you add your kit(s) to Projects

Join GEDMatch Ancestor Projects - 

1. Go to the "Free Tools" Tab

2. Click on the last item which is "Ancestor Projects"

3. Click on the tab for "Search Projects"

4. Search for the following projects: 

   • • Around the Heather's Edge

     • County Tyrone Ireland Genealogy Ancestor Project

     •  McKenna Genealogy Research

     •  South Armagh Genealogy

5. Click on the Join button

6. Fill in the Top Box with the Ancestor Names you are Researching

7. Select your DNA kit(s) and click "Submit"

You will receive a Welcome email with further details.