Empowering data providers: A comprehensive guide to publishing on the European Data Portal

The European Union continues to strengthen its commitment to open data through initiatives like the European Data Portal, a central hub that collects open data from across Europe. As part of this portal, the data provider manual serves as a vital resource for organisations looking to publish high-quality datasets. The manual provides clear guidance on how to contribute effectively to the EU’s open data landscape. 

The manual covers everything, from account registration and access control to dataset creation and publication workflows. It explains the structure and functionality of the Data Provider Interface, including how to manage catalogues, toggle dataset visibility between draft and public states, and register Digital Object Identifiers. With multilingual support and metadata standards aligned with DCAT-AP, the manual ensures that data providers can meet both technical and policy requirements with confidence. 

The data provider manual plays a key role in equipping contributors with the tools and knowledge they need to publish data responsible and efficiently.  This fosters transparency, innovation, and cross-border collaboration by making public information more widely accessible and reusable. 

If your organisation is ready to share its data with the European community, now is the time to get started. Visit the data provider manual to explore the full documentation and join the growing network of data providers helping to shape Europe’s digital future. 

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