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title: Managing Datasources
description: Manage Datasources with options to upload, share, edit, organize, describe, and delete for efficient data handling.
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import { Aside, Steps } from '@astrojs/starlight/components';

# Managing Datasources

![manage datasources](/images/Studio/Datasources/Managing-Datasources/managing-datasources.png)

The **Manage Datasources** feature provides comprehensive control over your Datasources. It allows you to organize, customize, and share them efficiently. Below is a brief overview of the various management options available in your Datasources Manager.

## Uploading Data

To learn about uploading data, visit [Upload data](/studio-v8/datasources/upload-data#uploading-data-using-the-upload-data-option)

## Editing a Datasource

You can edit a Datasource to ensure that it reflects the required modifications and meets your evolving needs.

To modify a Datasource in Infoveave, follow these steps.

<Steps>
1. Navigate to **Studio <i class="fa-duotone fa-regular fa-arrow-right"></i> Datasources**.
2. Find the specific Datasource that you want to edit.  
3. Click on the **Edit** icon <i class="fa-duotone fa-regular fa-pen"></i> associated with the Datasource. This opens the Datasource and allows you to make changes.  
4. After making the necessary modifications, click on the **Save** button to save your edits.  

</Steps>

## Sharing a Datasource

Sharing options in Infoveave Datasource, such as user and role-based sharing, help you distribute and utilize the Datasource efficiently among the intended audience.

You can share your Datasource with other users or roles in Infoveave. Follow these steps to share your activity.

<Steps>
1. Navigate to **Studio <i class="fa-duotone fa-regular fa-arrow-right"></i> Datasources**.
2. Click on the **Share** icon to share the Datasource with the team or role.  
3. Choose from the available options — Share with User or Share with Role.  
4. If you choose **Share with User**, select the user(s) you want to share the Datasource with.  
5. If you want to share the Datasource with all users, select the **Share with Everyone** option.  
6. If you choose **Share with Role**, pick the roles you want to share the Datasource with from the share dialog box.  
7. To remove a specific user or role from the shared list, uncheck the corresponding checkbox.  
8. Click **Save** to share your Datasource with the selected users or roles.  
</Steps>

## Moving a Datasource to a Folder

You can organize your Datasource by moving it to designated folders.

To organize your Datasource under folders, follow these steps.

<Steps>
1. Navigate to **Studio <i class="fa-duotone fa-regular fa-arrow-right"></i> Datasources**.
2. Select the Datasource you want to move by clicking on the **Move to Folder** icon.  
3. Choose the desired folder from the dropdown menu.  
4. Click the **Save** button to finalize the move.  
</Steps>

<Aside>
* You can drag and drop a Datasource into any folder to move it to that specific folder.  
* You can also remove a Datasource from a folder by clicking on the **Move to Folder** icon and selecting the Root folder.  
</Aside>

## Deleting a Datasource
![delete scipyr](/images/Studio/Datasources/Managing-Datasources/delete-datasource.png)

To delete a Datasource in Infoveave, follow these simple steps.

<Steps>
1. Navigate to **Studio <i class="fa-duotone fa-regular fa-arrow-right"></i> Datasources**.
2. Find the Datasource you want to delete.  
3. Click on the **Delete** icon <i class="fa-duotone fa-regular fa-trash"></i>.  
4. Type the specified text from the warning message into the provided text field.  
5. Alternatively, you can copy the text from the icon and paste it into the text field.  
6. Once you have entered the correct text, click on **Delete**.  
</Steps>

<Aside type="caution">
Please be cautious when deleting a Datasource, as it cannot be recovered once deleted.
</Aside>