Profile deletion process

Profile deletion process

To delete your profile, and any data originating from it, please follow these steps:
  1. Log in to your GEDmatch.com profile.
  2. In your “User Profile” area, click the green “Manage” button.
  3. Click the Profile/Registration deletion tab on the next page.
  4. Click the "Delete" button.
  5. You will receive an email with a verification code.
  6. Enter the verification code on the webpage shown.
After you have entered the verification code, your account will be deleted, and this action cannot be undone.

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