
With Geneanet DNA, let’s build the first European DNA database together
Millions of you have already taken a genealogical DNA test. And more and more of you are asking to be able to upload their DNA data to Geneanet for finding new relatives.
Geneanet now launches Geneanet DNA, a new beta test service which allows you to upload the raw data of a DNA test kit taken with any company, to compare it to other Geneanet members’ DNA data, and to find members whith whom you share DNA segments. You are going to find new relatives!
You only have to download your raw DNA data from the site of your provider and to upload it to our database. It’s very easy and Geneanet helps you with tutorials if you have taken a DNA test kit at AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA or Living DNA.
Geneanet deals with the rest of it thanks to powerful matching tools.
To be able to provide results by matching the DNA of the Geneanet members, we need to quickly have a sufficient number of DNA data. To achieve this, do not hesitate to encourage the DNA relatives who have not yet uploaded their raw DNA data to Geneanet to do it.
At Geneanet, we do genealogy, only genealogy. We think that DNA tests are an additional tool for finding new relatives.
Of course, this new service does not replace genealogy research as we do it for years but it’s an additional way of finding new branches and relatives.
Why uploading your DNA data to Geneanet?
Geneanet is the largest European genealogy website with more than 3 million members.
The Geneanet DNA service is free: you can get the list of your DNA relatives and contact them. Unlike some other websites, you don’t need a paid subscription to view the family tree of another member and to contact a member on Geneanet.
Geneanet is a website located in Europe which respect the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under this regulation, Geneanet cannot use the DNA data of its members for some other purpose than their agreed purpose. Like for your family tree, you remain the owner of your DNA data and you can remove them at any time.
Two persons who have taken a DNA test with two different providers will have the opportunity to find DNA relatives through the Geneanet DNA database.
With your help, we wish to build the best independent service for DNA matching.
To learn more about this service, please read our FAQ
Go further in your genealogy research with your DNA
Please post your questions in our forum
4/26/20
Is the new DNA site up and running? I uploaded my DNA to Geneanet and have not heard if I was successful in doing so. Has anyone accessed the site?
Answer from Geneanet: Please go to https://en.geneanet.org/dna/ to upload your DNA data then view your DNA matches.
4/17/20
I would like to upload my DNA under an Alias without my name appearing. I have tried to change the name in my profile but my name is viewed after the Alias between brackets. Thank yoy
Answer from Geneanet: It’s not possible to change the name. You must remove your DNA data then upload it again and enter a new name or nickname (public name).
4/13/20
I tested with FamilyTreeDNA and all I have is a certificate – Y – DNA ?
4/6/20
I have certain knowledge of paternal family in France, but Ancestry only indicates heritage from my mother. My brother has declined a DNA test. Is there a way to access the paternal part of my heritage without my brother’s participation? There are no other males alive in that part of my family.
4/3/20
Completing DNA for my son and myself not only gave us our identity in a tricky international social situation but it made us clear about lineage in the tree we would not have ordinarily known about. It also gave us a whole new networking intelligence for business and society. Despite the enemy of the state fears it was worth every dollar spent. When one knows where one has been one can project whats possible in the way of a journey worth the while forward.
3/25/20
I did a DNA, but through National Geneographic as our Son had done, because # 1 They were doing a Migration study & I trust them. # 2, I did not want my sequence out there for just any ole who [including Governments] to have access to it. # 3 I wanted my brother to do one too, and knew he wouldn’t have done it – if it was open to & available to anyone who wanted it. Our daughters did one with Ancestry, another with 23nMe – amazing how different each is. But each one, each ethnicity was no surprise to me . . . I’ve known each since I was about 10 years old. So, for me, there were no surprises [except for Neanderthal!]. My Maternal line is: Irish, Italy / Southern Europe, & Ashkenaz [Jewish DIaspora], & a smattering of Asia Minor. The same as my girls’ & son’s & brothers.
3/12/20
I am using the new Geneanet DNA service. I have uploaded my DNA data from Ancestry DNA. Everything went well. However the first 3 matches that I am getting on the Geneanet DNA service are all so tenuous and distant as to be totally wrong and irrelevant. How can I disregard them or even delete them from the list of possible matches? Thank you
3/12/20
I don’t think I got my DNA linked to myself in my tree and I uploaded another family member DNA that I don’t see their matches. I assumed I would see both our respective matches and link them to us in my tree.
3/11/20
I find from experience the more people you have to compare your DNA to, the more precise your tree becomes. Lost and destroyed records may be supplemented with DNA to discover your lineages, but sometimes I have been separated by 1 or 2 generations. Bonfol Sw has records starting at 1720. Through DNA I discovered the connection to the Montbeliard region of old and th Belfort Territoire to Bonfol ancestors. We have a legitimacy issue of our French grandfather and his siblings. So far I have some evidence that my gf was legit but it is inconclusive. If more people do their DNA the more we have a chance to determine the truth. Many have this problem in France from what I have been told. Thirdly I have yet to find my Italian and Austrian relatives. Hopefully Geneanet will be more productive in my search.
3/10/20
Great to see we can put dna on geneanet , found very easy to use.
3/9/20
I have uploaded mine. 3 matches so far, but no luck connecting yet. I know the base has to grow.. My great grandmother’s partner is not known, so I am missing a big part . I suspect he was from Grand-Est, my DNA seems to point to there as a possible origin.
3/9/20
the FAQ state I can download from MyHeritage but the option ‘download kit’ does not appear available.only 4 options appear ?
Is there any other way to do it ?
3/8/20
Should I link my tree to my DNA? If so, how do you do it? I don’t see any instructions here to do that.
3/8/20
how do I get an update to my Family Tree Software
3/7/20
Does Geneanet breakdown our ancestry? I can’t seem to find that on this site. Thank you.
3/6/20
I uploaded my DNA test from AncestryDNA. I would appreciate if you could acknowledge receipt. Also, I would like to know what is the next step? What are you going to do with it?
3/6/20
Will you implement a feature that permits the attaching of DNA to an individual in a tree on this site?
3/6/20
I manage several DNA kits. Where can I download their kits with their names?
3/6/20
I have y-DNA results from FamilyTreeDNA, when will we be able to input these ?
3/6/20
do you accept mtdna and Y-DNA? or only autosomal DNA?
3/6/20
where to find raw data in My Heritage
3/6/20
Does France’s loi de bioetiques (law of bioethics) ban home DNA testing kits?
3/5/20
where and how do I have a DNA test here in Australia
3/4/20
How do I upload DNA to a living person?
3/4/20
I have uploaded my gedcom. I am listed as “Private”. I am trying to upload my DNA & connect it to me but I can’t connect it myself as I do not appear on the tree. How should I connect the DNA to me?
3/4/20
I manage about 30 DNA kits fro friends and family. The second kit I uploaded is for my mother-in law. I could not see how to identify the kit as her DNA and not my DNA.
3/4/20
When will Geneanet start its Y-DNA matching service?
3/3/20
I can’t buy anything without knowing the price.
It would be very helpful if you could mention the cost for the service.
3/3/20
As it stands now it appears your dna is subject to anyone that signs on to geneanet dna. Does this mean the “law enforcement “ as well? If not would you consider having an opt out or out in solution?
3/3/20
AT OVER TWICE THE COST I WENT WITH 23 AND ME
3/3/20
How do I know if my downloaded DNA data from FTDNA was uploaded to geneanet?
3/3/20
After a month trying to download raw DNA from Ancestry I am now reduced to hiring a lawyer to get a court order. This has really left a bad taste in my mouth.
I am currently looking at CGI (Cellular Research Institute) for a test as it includes both ancestry and health as well as other factors. They are also rated #1 on the market, being run by a top genetecist.
23 and me is #2 and (oh no) Ancestry #3.
Please, if you would consider CGI, let me know, I won’t order anything until I know for sure. Thank you.
And please, if anyone else has experience with CGI, or 23 and Me, I’d really love to hear of it.
Thank You
Gypsy
3/3/20
I have had several dna done. First I am not so smart with the computer. I checked on how to add my ancestry dna and I am confused,. Are they talking about ancestry homepage or geneanet, At 82 things aren’t always so clear., I dearly love Geneanet as I have traced my ancestors back to the 15th century.
3/3/20
Which company’s DNA results are preferable? Or can multiple files be uploaded to a single profile?
2/24/20
Is it possible to import the raw data from Genebase.com? I have this data downloaded in a word document.
Answer from Geneanet: No, we only support DNA tests from MyHeritage, 23andMe, AncestryDNA, LivingDNA, and Family Finder DNA tests from FamilyTreeDNA.
2/22/20
My family tree stops with my grandmother. Do I have to continue the tree to myself, if I want to upload my DNA analysis? What are the privacy conditions for adding a living person?
Answer from Geneanet: You can set the living persons to private at https://my.geneanet.org/arbre/acces/
2/20/20
Will law enforcement agencies be able to access our DNA data?
Answer from Geneanet: No. Please read https://en.geneanet.org/dna/legal/dna-code-of-ethics
2/19/20
Hi – just tried to upload my DNA file and it has taken over 30 minutes so far but keeps saying it will be seconds? I can’t seem to cancel the upload to try again either!
Answer from Geneanet: We had a lot of uploads at the same time and it causes a server slowdown. It’s now fixed.
2/19/20
I have DNA data from 2 different companies, 23andMe and FamilyTreeDNA. Should I upload both files?
Answer from Geneanet: It’s not necessary if you already know that they provide the same results.
2/19/20
My DNA Load seems to be stuck in limbo. What can be done?
2/18/20
I uploaded my raw DNA but cannot trace any information or matches. C Vella Borda
Answer from Geneanet: Please read https://en.geneanet.org/dna/help/what-if-i-cant-find-any-dna-relative-on-geneanet
2/18/20
Sounds interesting
2/18/20
How many people did already upload their DNA?