# Request Publication

## 1. Finalize Dataset

Datasets must complete all required metadata fields and pass all required quality checks before they can be published on ESS-DIVE. Ensuring that your dataset has complete metadata **before** requesting publication will expedite the publication review process.

:bulb:Learn more about [ESS-DIVE's Metadata Requirements](/publish-data/review-cycle-and-criteria/package-level-metadata.md).

## 2. Open Manage Publication Window

From your dataset landing page, use the <mark style="color:blue;">**Manage Publication**</mark> :star: button on the right side of the screen below the title and header.

<figure><img src="/files/qCKSTUhJUpa8435hbpEz" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 1: You can manage when and how to publish your dataset from your dataset landing page</p></figcaption></figure>

This will open the “Manage Dataset” main panel. Click the <mark style="color:blue;">**Start Publication Process**</mark> button.

<figure><img src="/files/jryZbs2rPa7ilSKHnaJJ" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 2: There are two primary publication actions you can choose from. Select "Start publication process" to create a request for your dataset to be reviewed. </p></figcaption></figure>

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In the main panel, you can also see your [dataset status](/publish-data/dataset-and-doi-status-badges.md#dataset-statuses) and [DOI status](/publish-data/dataset-and-doi-status-badges.md#doi-statuses).
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## 3. Review and Commit to Agreements

You will then be asked to **confirm that you’re ready to initiate the review process and make the dataset public** on ESS-DIVE and have reviewed the metadata assessment for any recommended improvements.

<figure><img src="/files/NGTZcAp1KkS90lm6iuGj" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 3: Before you submit a publication request, please read through the informational warnings and agreements</p></figcaption></figure>

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Learn more about [metadata and data quality standards](/publish-data/check-dataset-metadata-quality.md)
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## 4. Publication Request Confirmation

When you click <mark style="color:blue;">**Request Publication**</mark>, you’ll be presented with a confirmation message that your dataset has been added to the review queue to be reviewed by an ESS-DIVE team member.&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/wPID9lKSfIUxVMUzPDJC" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 4: A confirmation message will appear when your request has been sent, see message for important details</p></figcaption></figure>

Your dataset status will now change to <mark style="color:blue;">**In Review**</mark>. You will be automatically notified via email within 24 hours that we have received your request.

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Contact <ess-dive-support@lbl.gov> if you haven’t received a confirmation email in 24 hours.
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<figure><img src="/files/lB5Au499liVG98xJ1FXg" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 5: The <strong>Dataset Status</strong> will change to <strong>In Review</strong> after you submit a publication review request</p></figcaption></figure>

## 5. Respond to Revision Requests

An ESS-DIVE team member will review your dataset and reach out via your confirmation email with any revision requests. Learn more about how reviews work:

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[Review Cycle and Criteria](/publish-data/review-cycle-and-criteria.md)
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You must respond to the review email when you have completed any requested revisions before your dataset will be published.
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## 6. Approved & Published

Once approved, your dataset will be assigned a new DOI and made public. Your dataset status will now change to <mark style="color:blue;">**Published**</mark> with an <mark style="color:blue;">**Active**</mark> DOI status (Figure 6). You will be notified via email that your dataset has been approved and published.

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If you **reserved a DOI before publication**: your dataset will continue to use the DOI that you initially reserved and will be made public at this time. Your dataset status will change to <mark style="color:blue;">**Published**</mark> with an <mark style="color:blue;">**Active**</mark> DOI status (Figure 6).

If you **published with an existing DOI**: your dataset will be assigned with the existing DOI that you provided and will be made public at this time. Your dataset status will change to <mark style="color:blue;">**Published**</mark> with a <mark style="color:blue;">**Non ESS-DIVE DOI**</mark> DOI status (Figure 7).&#x20;
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<figure><img src="/files/QfptbjsMIBBIqvSZLOgK" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 6: Datasets published with DOIs provided by ESS-DIVE, either through reserving a DOI before or receiving one the time of publication, will have an "Active" DOI status.  </p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/oTWuOGSFnxhI8IHeZfw5" alt=""><figcaption><p>Figure 7: Datasets published with an existing DOI will have the "Non ESS-DIVE DOI" status badge. The DOI you provided will appear in the dataset header as well as in the "Alternate Identifiers" field.</p></figcaption></figure>


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