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# How to record data lineage

### In a Dataset  <a href="#in_a_dataset" id="in_a_dataset"></a>

1\. Go to the "Create Metadata" from the side panel and select 'Create' for a Data Set.

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2\. Give the Data Set a name and definition, select the Workgroup if required, and click the Create Item button.&#x20;

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3\. In this step, you must define the Data Set if not provided in the previous step. You can also add different components to the item from here.

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4\. To record data lineage for this item, navigate the Components tab, and scroll down to the "provenance" section of the page.&#x20;

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5\. Select the 'Add' button to add a link. You can add multiple Data Sets by selecting![](/files/OiRVHXynfvDf13iWiDUC)for each item you would like to link.&#x20;

6\. Once done, select![](/files/Y6yiOAK092yd6jVblaMY)to create the new Data Set. The data lineage will now be visible on the item page under "Provenance".&#x20;

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