# Create a new dataset

The Button "**New dataset**" is located on top of the dataset overview list. It redirects the user to the route `/datasets/create`.

![The required and optional fields to create a new dataset.](/files/-MDF4pGm2r6fs6nWHWuy)

The requested data is described below.

#### The dataset owner:

* You can either select Private to create a dataset with you as an owner, or you can select Organisation. There you can select an organisation, of which you hold admin rights, as on owner. If you don't have any organization you can create one by clicking on the + symbol.

{% hint style="warning" %}
The dataset owner cannot be changed later.
{% endhint %}

#### The dataset name:

* The name must be unique per organisation.
* The name is limited to 255 characters.

#### The short description:

The short description is used to give a summary of what the dataset contains.

* This text is limited to 128 characters.

If all fields are valid the button "Create Dataset" is enabled and can be used to save the data. On success, the user is redirected to the dataset overview page.


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