# Publish with Existing DOI ## 1. Double Check Existing DOI Take a moment to review whether or not your existing DOI is appropriate for your ESS-DIVE dataset. The data in your ESS-DIVE dataset should contain **an exact copy** of the data published under your existing DOI. If you wish to publish existing data on ESS-DIVE and this publication option does not exactly fit you use case, you may be interested in using **external link** feature instead. :bulb: Learn more about [External Links](/contributing-data/link-to-external-data-sources.md) or contact ESS-DIVE () to discuss your options. {% hint style="info" %} Some tips for understanding whether your existing DOI is appropriate for your ESS-DIVE dataset are provided the [**overview section**](/publish-data/publish-your-dataset.md#publish-with-existing-doi-1). {% endhint %} ## 2. Set Existing DOI When you open the **Manage Dataset** window, there is no button to indicate that you wish to publish your dataset with an existing DOI. Instead, fill out the **Existing DOI and Alternate Identifiers** metadata field with the DOI you would like to use. Filling out this field will prevent a new DOI from being created. :bulb: Learn more about the [Existing DOI and Alternate Identifiers](/publish-data/review-cycle-and-criteria/package-level-metadata.md#existing-doi-and-alternate-identifier) metadata field with examples.

Figure 1: Edit your dataset and enter your existing DOI into the "Existing DOI and Alternate Identifiers" metadata field located on the Overview section

## 3. Initiate Publication Review ESS-DIVE will not publish a dataset using an existing DOI until you have submitted all required metadata, requested publication, and completed the review process. Click the link below and follow the instructions to start and complete the ESS-DIVE publication review process. **Your DOI status will remain in the ****No DOI Added**** status** until your dataset has been reviewed and published. You will be notified via email during the review process whether your existing DOI has been accepted or rejected. If your existing DOI has been rejected, ESS-DIVE will provide you with suggested next steps. :point\_right: [**I'm ready to publish my dataset**](/publish-data/publish-your-dataset/request-publication.md)

Figure 2: The option to reserve a DOI is unavailable because you have already indicated that you want to use a DOI that you have provided. Click "Start publication process" to continue your journey.

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