# How to publish data

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1. Upon logging into the admin panel, click the `Upload Dataset` button on the top right.

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2. Update the dataset name and description at the top of the newly created dataset, select the appropriate dataset topic so members of public can easily discover your dataset.

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3. Add a contact person for the dataset - we recommend using a system or support email in case of personnel changes.

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4. Add a dataset and update the metadata.

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5. Start the Validation process - do note that this might take some time.&#x20;

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Once validation is successful, you will see something like this, and you can choose to set the dataset coverage period.

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If validation fails, you will see something like this and will need to fix the issues in your dataset in accordance to the SGDRM data format.

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You can upload your data and do other things while it uploads. You'll get an email when it's done, telling you if it fails or not.

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6. Once this is completed, you can publish the dataset at the top right of the page.

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For further queries feel free to reach out to us: [Contact the Data.gov.sg team](https://form.gov.sg/6449e5c3664c1b001249acf1)


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