GEDmatch

GEDMATCH NOTICES

I know that GEDMATCH.com which labels itself as "Tools for DNA & Genealogy Research" is migrating to GENESIS. They report:

1/9/2019 Getting the message, "kit not found in the public DNA database"? Look in Genesis.

NOTICE: We are making progress on migration to the new Genesis site at genesis.gedmatch.com . Genesis will become the only GEDmatch.com at some point in the near future. This has become necessary because of the divergence of SNP sets used by various testing companies.

As of 12/18/2018 all new raw DNA kit uploads are only accepted by Genesis. The legacy GEDmatch site will continue to be available for some time, but results are "frozen" with all new kits being accepted, processed and results available only on Genesis.

The Genesis site can be accessed through a link at the bottom of the right column on this page, or directly by logging in at https://genesis.gedmatch.com

12/26/2018 We are pleased to say we have made contact with 23Mofang and GESEDNA (apparently two separate companies) and have begun to work with them to bring their results into compatibility with our algorithms.

April 28, 2018 While the database was created for genealogical research, it is important that GEDmatch participants understand the possible uses of their DNA, including identification of relatives that have committed crimes or were victims of crimes. If you are concerned about non-genealogical uses of your DNA, you should not upload your DNA to the database and/or you should remove DNA that has already been uploaded. Users may delete their registration/profile and associated DNA and GEDCOM resources. Instructions are available.

Curious, should this be added to the article or should it be a wait and see? Jrcrin001 (talk) 13:15, 24 January 2019 (EST)

I've updated the article to include information about GedMatch Genesis. We don't get into the nitty gritty of uploads from other companies. The use of GEDmatcy by law enforcement is covered in the various links in the further reading section.DebbieKennett (talk) 16:30, 24 January 2019 (EST)