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# Create Datalab Space

Setting up a dedicated Datalab space in BigGeo Studio allows data providers to manage, publish, and monetize their geospatial datasets. Follow these steps to create and configure your Datalab space.

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## Access the Datalab Spaces Section

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**Navigate to the Sidebar**: In BigGeo Studio, go to the sidebar where each BigGeo product has its own section.
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**Select Datalab**: Click on the **Datalab** section in the sidebar to access all existing Datalab spaces and the option to create new ones.
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## Create a New Datalab Space

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**Click “Create New Space”**: Within the Datalab section, select the **Create New Space** card to begin setting up your new space.
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## Enter Space Details

You’ll be prompted to provide essential details and customize your Datalab space:

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**Name Your Space**: Enter a unique name that represents the purpose or focus of this Datalab space.

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**Optional Description**: Add a brief description of this space to help team members understand its purpose (e.g., “We’re using this product to create and publish datasets for environmental research”).
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## Configure Team Members and Permissions

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**Add Team Members**: From the setup screen, invite team members to join the Datalab space.
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**Set Permissions**: Assign each member one of the following roles:

* **Admin**: Has full permissions, including managing team access, creating and editing datasets, setting pricing, and publishing datasets to Datascape.
* **Standard**: Can view and monitor datasets but does not have permission to create, edit, or publish datasets.
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**Note**: You must check each member’s box before setting their permissions.
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**Step 5: Finalize and Launch the Datalab Space**

## Finalize and Launch the Datalab Space

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**Review All Settings**: Double-check the space name, description, image, team access, and permissions to ensure they are accurate.
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**Create Space**: Click **Create Space** to confirm and launch your new Datalab space.
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**Navigate to the Datalab Space Portal**: Once the space is created, you’ll be directed to the dedicated space portal where you can start creating datasets and setting up your data listings.
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## FAQs

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<summary><strong>Can I edit the details of my Datalab space after creating it?</strong></summary>

Yes, you can update the name, description, image, team members, and permissions anytime from within the space settings.

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<summary> <strong>Can I create multiple Datalab spaces for different data categories or projects?</strong></summary>

Absolutely! You can set up multiple Datalab spaces, each with unique configurations and teams to fit different projects or datasets.

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<summary><strong>Do I need Admin permissions to manage a Datalab space?</strong></summary>

Yes, only users with Admin permissions for the specific space can access and make changes to the management settings.

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Your Datalab space is now ready for dataset creation and listing management. For more information, check out our articles on **Managing a Datalab Space** and **Publishing Datasets to Datascape**.