# How to download your DNA data from MyHeritage?

### Downloading your DNA data from MyHeritage. 

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\*note that files can only be downloaded to your computer, you cannot do this from your phone.

**Step 1** . Hover over the DNA tab and go to 'Manage DNA kits':

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**Step 2**. On the right-hand side of the MyHeritage kit, click on the three dots and choose ‘Download Kit’:

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**Step 3.** - A window will pop up with information on what you are about to download. Click ‘Continue’:

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**Step 4.** - Accept the terms and conditions and click continue

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**Step 5.** An email with instructions will be sent to your registered email address.

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**Step 6.** Click on the download link in the email.\
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\&#xNAN;**\*\*The link is only valid for 24 hours so be sure to download your data straight away\*\***

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**Step 7.** Enter your MyHeritage password and click Download

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![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfEI54Lq_WeygpHOCh32_BFUaZIXGnjypVzUHKYAIGceWOYLujCLZ3v3A__Sr2LxjtDOCREpoMQD5UBQqYVYykC1ckaHBCzWIE9WLKsx9cI-e8S9_3JbXzz3WMZh1kGlsYy-GSg5IpWqqxU51lDNrbXufCC?key=Z0vHAENn9QghH_oiw6QNIQ)

**Step 8.** Wait for your download to start

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