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# Managing custom transformation services

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Custom transformation services can only be managed by registry Administrators
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Before a harvest configuration can be created, it needs to be assigned a transformation service. These services tie harvest configurations to OAI-PMH prefixes.

### How to manage custom transformation services

1. Select 'Administrator tools' from the dashboard side panel.

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2. Select 'Manage Harvester Tasks'.

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3. Select 'Manage Custom Transformation Services'.

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**Note:** This will open the 'Custom Transformation Service List' page in a new window.

4. **If you wish to add a new custom transformation service**, select 'Add new custom transformation service'.

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5. Populate the 'Service Name' field as desired.

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6. Enter the transformation service URL you wish to use in the 'Service URL' field.

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7. Select the '+' to add a new supported prefix.

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**Note:** The '-' can be selected to remove a supported prefix.

8. Populate the 'Supported Prefixes' field with an appropriate, supported OAI-PMH prefix.

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9. Select 'Add Service'.

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10. The transformation service will be added to the 'Custom Transformation Service List' page, and can now be used in the creation of a new harvest configuration. From the 'Custom Transformation Service List' page, transformation services can be both edited and deleted by selecting 'Edit' and 'Delete' respectively.

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