Does anyone know how to utilize my 23andMe test result?

Question

I have been anxiously excited about adding my test results to WikiTree only to find out that it is not compatible. Apparently 23andme is using a new v5 chip which isn't supported by GEDmatch or Family tree DNA. It seems I might have to wait for GEDmatch to integrate their new Genesis program but I'm too impatient for that lol. Does anyone know if there's any way around this issue or maybe when GEDmatch will integrate Genesis? Any input would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Answer 1

Here's the latest official word on incorporating Gematch Genesis in Wikitree: https://www.wikitree.com/g2g/496264/update-when-wikitree-will-update-site-allow-gedmatch-genesis

I hope that position will change quickly. In the meantime, you can link to your Wikitree tree from 23andMe, use the 23andMe tools to find DNA matches, and encourage your DNA matches to join Wikitree to help with relationship analysis.

Comments

Thank you Ellen, I appreciate you taking the time to answer. I have tried talking two cousins I've met on 23andMe into joining WikiTree to see where our connection might be but with no luck so far.

Fun fact
It does look like the two of us might be related tho (9th cousins twice removed)
Nice to meet you cousin :)