# Cost of downloading GTEx files

**URL:** <https://help.anvilproject.org/t/cost-of-downloading-gtex-files/250>\
**Category:** Help\
**Created:** [December 19, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/cost-of-downloading-gtex-files/250 "2024-12-19T17:49:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![Daniela\_Puiu](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/help.anvilproject.org/daniela_puiu/32/161_2.png) [@Daniela\_Puiu](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/Daniela_Puiu)\
**Post date:** [December 19, 2024, 5:49pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/cost-of-downloading-gtex-files/250/1 "2024-12-19T17:49:43Z")

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I am reaching out to inquire about the cost of downloading the GTEx data files

Google charges around $0.10 per GB transferred.

However, I understand that GTEx is part of the STRIDES Initiative which provides free access to certain NIH datasets.

I downloaded a few files and did not see any charge in my Google Bill.

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**Author:** ![Javier-CP](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/help.anvilproject.org/javier-cp/32/168_2.png) [@Javier-CP](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/Javier-CP)\
**Post date:** [December 20, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/cost-of-downloading-gtex-files/250/2 "2024-12-20T17:14:48Z")

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Hi @Daniela_Puiu

Please refer to this announcement about GTEx data access: [https://anvilproject.org/news/2024/09/16/sunsetting-gen3-in-anvil](https://anvilproject.org/news/2024/09/16/sunsetting-gen3-in-anvil)

In general, costs will not show up for at least 24 hours. Can you confirm if you still see no charges on your Google Bill?

Javier