> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://biggeo.gitbook.io/datalab/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://biggeo.gitbook.io/datalab/onboarding/overview.md).

# Overview

**Datalab** is your core platform for managing geospatial data products, monetizing datasets, and engaging with buyers through the BigGeo Marketplace. Whether you're onboarding your first dataset or launching enterprise-scale data offerings, Datalab gives you the tools to publish, analyze, and sell with flexibility and ease.

Get started with Datalab and unlock access to the entire BigGeo ecosystem.

Creating an account in Datalab is your entry point into the broader **BigGeo platform**, which includes:

* **Datalab** (for dataset onboarding, product creation, and marketplace monetization)
* **Datascape** (for geospatial visualization, custom map building, and interactive analysis)
* **BigGeo Marketplace** (for exploring, buying, and subscribing to geospatial data)

When you sign up through any of these—Datalab, Datascape, or Marketplace—your account is provisioned across the full platform. A single login gives you seamless access to all BigGeo products.

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## What Happens When You Sign Up

When you create your account, you’ll go through a unified onboarding flow:

1. **Create Your Personal Profile**\
   Enter your name and contact details to set up your profile across BigGeo.
2. **Create Your Organization**\
   You’ll establish your organization during onboarding. This becomes your operational hub for teams, permissions, data uploads, and product management.

Once both steps are completed, you're ready to log in and start using Datalab—and access the rest of the BigGeo suite at any time.

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## Benefits of Unified Accounts

* **One Sign-Up, Full Platform Access**\
  A single account gives you access to Datalab, Datascape, and the Marketplace.
* **Streamlined Navigation Between Products**\
  Move between managing products in Datalab and visualizing them in Datascape without re-authenticating.
* **Unified Team & Organization Management**\
  Keep users, teams, and spaces aligned across every product in the BigGeo ecosystem.

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## FAQs

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<summary>Do I need separate accounts for Datalab and Datascape?</summary>

No. Your BigGeo account works across both platforms—and the Marketplace—automatically.

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<summary>Can I belong to multiple organizations?</summary>

Yes. You can join or switch between multiple organizations if you're invited.

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<summary>Why do I need to create an organization?</summary>

Organizations are required to manage team access, assign roles, and centralize data products under one structure.

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<summary>How do I switch between Datalab and Datascape?</summary>

You can navigate freely between products using the app switcher in the top navigation or by logging into either platform with your BigGeo account.

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