W – WeGene<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nThere are many other kit prefixes you will find on the website. For example, there are kits that were uploaded specifically by a man named Felix Immanuel. He was working on uploading archaic DNA for the archaic tool and it was because of this that he was given the prefix “F” to all of his kits. He was the first to upload these types of files and so those who came after him, though uploaded by other people, were still given the “F”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a plethora of other kits number prefixes you will see. Some of them are smaller companies that are used for different purposes. Therefore, if they’re out of the norm, you might have to do a little more research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The update to the system was likely made in order to make room for a larger influx of users. When only using the same prefix and six random letters, only so much randomness can occur. By making the kits nine characters long allow for a lot more room for growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your unique kit number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It is of key importance to understand that your kit number is, by no means, confidential. Do not mistake the word “unique” for “keep it a secret”. This will not benefit you or your research. Many of the tools on GEDmatch, including the one-to-one autosomal DNA comparison, requires you to copy and paste your unique kit number and the kit number of another match into the required fields. You can find these other matches and their kit numbers fully displayed from your one-to-many tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sharing your GEDmatch kit number with other people who are collaborating on research with you is another very helpful way to access data without having to give away your login credentials. A lot of team-based genealogy teams operate in this way. Each has their own login but by using a kit number they are able to work side-by-side from their own respective accounts and sift through the data quicker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your matches<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Knowing where your matches have been tested is oftentimes very helpful because you can reference them on another site that might have different cM thresholds in place. Therefore, the way in which you relate to them may be different than the way they are displayed in GEDmatch’s database (you can also change your default cM threshold in GEDMatch by going into your toolbar before populating your results). However, it will, most of the time, be within the same ballpark (this is particularly helpful in cases where you match with an individual on a defining line – exp. A high matching first cousin vs. low matching half-sibling). With the new system, Genesis, in place and the prefix letters for new kits being different, you might think this takes away the advantage. Quite easily though, this information can be tracked down by sending a quick and simple email to your matches and asking them yourself. All emails are displayed within the one-to-many too and other places when your matches are displayed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Final thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Though Genesis has since replaced the older version of GEDmatch, it is still very important to know the evolution of these kit numbers and their structure. It is likely that, in the future, the evolution of the kit number system will continue to evolve and that is something we will keep you all updated on. As they say, “The more you know, the better off you’ll be.” After all, genealogy is all about knowledge and, by knowing what site your matches tested on, you are able to stalk them more in-depth (come on, you know we have all been there!). So next time you see crazy numbers mixed with letters that might intimidate you, just know they might not just be as random as you think!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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