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# Add a Data Source

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Every Data Source must name a Source Authority. If the organization responsible for the data isn't listed yet, [add a Source Authority](/version/v2.0.0/configure/source-authorities/add-a-source-authority.md) first.
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1. Navigate to the **Data Sources** page from the sidebar.

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2. Click **Add Data Source** and fill out the form:

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   | Field                  | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                       | Required |
   | ---------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------- |
   | Code                   | The unique human-readable identifier of the Data Source. It can't be changed later.                                                                                                                                               | Required |
   | Label                  | The display label, with one field per installed locale. The default locale is used when another language is selected but has no label.                                                                                            | Required |
   | Description (Abstract) | A description, with one field per installed locale.                                                                                                                                                                               |          |
   | URI                    | A link to the source of the data, such as a dataset's web page or download address.                                                                                                                                               |          |
   | Governance Level       | <p>How the data is governed:</p><ul><li>Authoritative</li><li>Official</li><li>Community Curated</li><li>Research</li><li>Derived</li><li>Experimental</li><li>Ad Hoc</li></ul>                                                   |          |
   | Metadata Profile       | <p>The metadata standard the source uses to describe its data:</p><ul><li>DCAT</li><li>GeoDCAT</li><li>ISO19115</li><li>STAC</li><li>SensorML</li><li>FHIR</li><li>Data Cite</li><li>Custom</li><li>Ad Hoc</li><li>None</li></ul> |          |
   | Source Authority       | The [Source Authority](/version/v2.0.0/configure/source-authorities.md) responsible for this data.                                                                                                                                | Required |
3. Click **Submit**.