I had to try 2 times to get the download to go through. I am sure it has to do with the number of people transferring data. The second time it only took about 3 minutes and then it popped up that it was done.
Sure glad it was extended until the 16th of December. Marilyn T On Tue, Dec 4, 2018 at 10:44 AM Cheri Mello <[email protected]> wrote: > I am responding to the My Heritage thread since the deadline is now Dec. > 16th. > > Gordon S, > Amazon DNA? Did you mean AncestryDNA? Ancestry DNA tests about half the > markers of FTDNA and My Heritage (FTDNA and My Heritage uses the same chip > of about 700,000 markers). So your match results for FTDNA and MyHeritage > would be similar (based on the company database). If you want more matches, > especially distant (3rd, 4th, 5th cousins), you need to test on FTDNA's > chip or My Heritage's chip (both are the same). Both are on sale now. > > FTM (Family Tree Maker) and Legacy Family Tree are genealogy computer > programs. That's a different topic for a different thread. > Cheri Mello > Listowner, Azores-Gen > Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, > Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada > > > On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 9:29 AM Cheri Mello <[email protected]> wrote: > >> (Cross posted to Azores, Madeira, and Island Routes lists) >> >> Thanks to Ally Chacon for sharing. Information taken from My Heritage's >> blog below: >> ======================= >> >> Free DNA Uploads — Deadline Extended! >> >> - By Esther · >> - December 1, 2018 >> - · DNA <https://blog.myheritage.com/category/dna/> >> >> Ever since MyHeritage began offering DNA services, we have provided our >> users the ability to upload their DNA data for free . These users then >> received DNA Matches and ethnicity estimates on MyHeritage for free, a >> unique benefit not offered by any of the other major companies. >> >> We have just extended our deadline for free DNA uploads to December 16, >> 2018. As of this date, our policy regarding DNA uploads will change. DNA >> Matching will remain free for uploaded DNA data, but unlocking additional >> DNA features will require an extra payment for DNA results uploaded after >> this date. >> >> Upload your DNA data for free >> <https://www.myheritage.com/dna/upload?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dna_upload&tr_funnel=dna_upload&tr_country=US&tr_creative=campaignname1&utm_content=campaignname1> >> >> All DNA data that was uploaded to MyHeritage in the past, and all DNA >> data that is uploaded now and prior to December 16, 2018, will continue to >> enjoy full access to all DNA features for free. These uploads will be >> grandfathered in and will remain free. >> >> Viewing family trees of your DNA Matches or accessing the 9 billion >> historical records that are found on MyHeritage is optional and requires a >> paid subscription plan. Some advanced features in the DNA Match review will >> also require a subscription, such as viewing matches and ethnicities that >> you share with your DNA Matches. >> >> You can upload DNA data from Ancestry, Family Tree DNA’s Family Finder >> test, 23andMe (any versions including v5) or Living DNA. Instructions for >> exporting your data and uploading it to MyHeritage are provided on our >> upload page. >> >> Don’t delay uploading your DNA data to MyHeritage now >> <https://www.myheritage.com/dna/upload?utm_source=organic_blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=dna_upload&tr_funnel=dna_upload&tr_country=US&tr_creative=campaignname1&utm_content=campaignname1>, >> while all DNA features are free (and they will remain free for you). >> Cheri Mello >> Listowner, Azores-Gen >> Researching: São Miguel island: Vila Franca, Ponta Garca, Ribeira Quente, >> Ribeira das Tainhas, Achada >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Azores Genealogy" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/azores. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/azores.
