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Approve datasets

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Overview
Approve a dataset

Overview​

Approve datasets that have been validated to confirm they meet relevant publication standards before making them available for publication. This can include legal, ethical, and quality requirements.

To understand how datasets progress through different stages after approval, see the dataset workflow.

Approve a dataset​

To approve datasets, you must be an Approver or have the permission to approve datasets. Check your permissions. Datasets ready for approval are found in the Validated tab of the datasets panel.

  1. Go to the Validated tab in the datasets panel.

  2. Select View on the dataset you want to validate.

    Screenshot of the draft tab

  3. Review the dataset details found in the different tabs: Dataset, Distributions, Data Dictionary, Relations, and Comments.

  4. Select Approve Dataset. The comment field appears.

  5. (Optional) Enter your comments to provide context to other collaborators.

  6. Select Approve Dataset again to confirm approval. After the dataset is approved, it appears in the Approved tab and is ready for publication.

    A screenshot of the approve dataset button
What's next?

Need changes? Select Revert to Draft and provide comments to move the dataset back to the Draft tab for edits. Otherwise, the dataset is ready for publication.