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Add XML metadata from connected sources

1. Select 'Manage' from the top menu

2. Select 'Manage 'Data'

3. Select the dataset to which you wish to add metadata 

You can locate your dataset by entering a search term and filtering by group, date created, data type, status, and last update.

4. Click the Metadata drop-down menu

This will give you the option of uploading metadata manually, or adding metadata using a connected metadata source.

5. Select 'Browse Sources'

6. Browse connected metadata sources for XML metadata

When you've located your XML metadata, click 'Connect.' 

7. Optionally use XML metadata to update data title, description, and tags

8. Optionally lock title, description, and tags to XML metadata

Choose to ensure that the title, description, and tags applied to the data in Koordinates is locked to the title, description, and tags provided in your XML metadata. 

9. Click 'Save Draft' or 'Publish'