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The TCGA Data Portal does not host lower levels of sequence data. NCI's Cancer Genomics Hub (CGHub) is the new secure repository for storing, cataloging, and accessing sequence related data. New users must still apply for authorized access through NCBI's Database of Genotypes and Phenotypes (dbGaP)
We provide 3 ways to download data:
Method What it offers When to use it
Data Matrix
Select and download subsets of data by center, platform and data types.

Includes: Level 1, 2 and 3 data

Access the FAQ
Use when:
  • You want to download data as tab-delimited text
  • You only want a subset of the data
Bulk Download
A form that helps you locate files in the data archives.

Includes: Level 1, 2, 3 and limited level 4 data
Use when:
  • You want to download bulk datasets as provided by the research centers

Access HTTP Directories

Direct access to the HTTP directories where the data archives are stored.

Includes: Level 1, 2, 3 and limited level 4 data.

Login is required for the Controlled-access HTTP Directory. See controlled-access requirements.
Use when:
  • You know how to use HTTP directories and you prefer to find files yourself rather than use the Bulk Download form