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Managing DatasetsData publishers7 min

Publishing A Dataset

Step through the full dataset publishing workflow from metadata entry to resource upload.

Publishing works best when you treat the dataset record and the attached resources as one package. Good metadata improves discovery just as much as the file itself.

This guide covers the two-step create flow in the admin interface and highlights the fields that matter most for downstream users.

Guide Structure

What You’ll Get From This Guide

  • Create a dataset record cleanly
  • Attach one or more resources
  • Document provenance and contact details

Complete Dataset Details First

Start with a clear title, a sensible slug, the correct organisation, and a concise description. These fields control how your dataset appears across search and public detail pages.

Methodology is optional in the form but strongly recommended. It helps users evaluate how the data was collected or derived.

Steps

  1. 1Enter the dataset title and confirm the generated slug.
  2. 2Choose the correct organisation.
  3. 3Add a description, tags, licence, and source URL where relevant.
  4. 4Add methodology, version, author, and maintainer details.

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Dataset details step

Dataset creation form with the core metadata, methodology, and verification fields.

Add Resources Carefully

The resource step supports one file or multiple files. When multiple files are selected, each becomes a separate resource.

Single-file uploads can use a custom resource name and description. Multi-file uploads derive names from the filenames unless you are editing one resource directly.

Watch out: Files over the client-side limit are rejected before upload. CSV and JSON files are also scanned for likely PII.

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Resource upload step

Resource upload step with multi-file support, accepted formats, and size guidance.

Check The Public Result

After saving, open the public dataset page and confirm that the title, description, methodology, resources, and licence all display as expected.

If the data is restricted by licence, make sure the request-access flow is the one shown publicly.

Tips

  • • Use tags that users are likely to search for.
  • • Do not rely on file names alone to explain the data.
  • • Include a maintainer email if access or clarifications may be needed later.

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View Dataset on the Site

Public dataset page showing how the saved metadata and resources appear on the site.