How to login and download raw data from your 23andMe account

How to login to 23 & Me and download your data:

23andMe makes it easy to log in and download your raw data file.

Step 1) Click Sign In on 23andMe.com

Log in to 23andMe.com here. Enter your email address and password.

If you’ve forgotten your password, there is a link to reset it. Click the “Forgot your password” link and enter your email address to get a password reset email.

Sign in button on 23andMe

 

Step 2) Go to your account information

Click on your name in the upper right corner of the page. If you are on a mobile device, tap on the menu icon on the top right corner of the screen.

Settings on 23andMe for browse raw data and download

 

Step 3) Browse Raw Data

Click on browse raw data. 

screenshot of the browse raw data button on 23andMe

 

Step 4) Find the download link

Click on the download link.

The button to download is in the middle of the screen next to the underlined Browse.

screenshot of the download raw data button on 23andme

 

Step 5) Request your raw data

You will need to submit a request to download your data. Click on the check box and submit your request to download your raw data.

screenshot of how to request your raw data on 23andme

 

Step 6) Wait for just a few minutes

It will take a few minutes to process the download request. 23 and Me will send you an email when it is ready. Or – just wait a few minutes and hit refresh on the download page.

 

Step 7) Download to your computer

Click on the Download Raw Data button.

 

Step 8) View your downloaded raw data

Your download should start automatically.

The file will be a .zip file. Double click the zip file to access the text file with your raw data.

It will look like this:

screenshot showing what the raw data file looks like

 

Step 9) Use your 23 and Me data!

Learn about your health and optimize your wellness!

Your raw genetic data holds a treasure trove of information on optimizing your health.

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Debbie Moon is the founder of Genetic Lifehacks. Fascinated by the connections between genes, diet, and health, her goal is to help you understand how to apply genetics to your diet and lifestyle decisions. Debbie has a BS in engineering and also an MSc in biological sciences from Clemson University. Debbie combines an engineering mindset with a biological systems approach to help you understand how genetic differences impact your optimal health.

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