> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://fdilab.gitbook.io/open-data-commons/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://fdilab.gitbook.io/open-data-commons/how-to-guides/get-a-doi/request-a-doi.md).
# Request a DOI
Only PI and Managers can request DOIs since at the end of the process the data will be ready to be released to the public.
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Make sure you have your dataset, data dictionary and metadata [ready for DOI](/open-data-commons/how-to-guides/get-a-doi.md)! This will reduce the time and work to do.
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### Review your "Current Lab Space"
In the left side navigation pane, click "Current Lab Space" and confirm you are in the correct Verified Laboratory on the ODC; if you need to switch labs, use the "Switch Lab" button in the navigation pane
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### Confirm your Lab User Role
You must be a [Laboratory PI](/open-data-commons/readme/readme/data-protection-and-privacy-in-the-odc/verified-laboratories-the-lab-space.md#laboratory-pi) or [Laboratory Manager](/open-data-commons/readme/readme/data-protection-and-privacy-in-the-odc/verified-laboratories-the-lab-space.md#laboratory-manager) to see the "Request DOI" button - confirm your role by scrolling through the box titled "Users" (on Current Lab Space) and reviewing the Level assigned to you
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### Click the "Request DOI" button
Scroll down to view all datasets in the Lab Space; click the blue "Request DOI" button for the dataset you wish to publish
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### Complete the DOI Request Checklist and requested information
Confirm completion of required items and input requested information
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### Submit DOI Request
Click the green "Submit DOI Request" button to lock the dataset and initiate the Editorial Review Process
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[ODC-SCI](/open-data-commons/hidden-content/publication-in-odc-sci.md) and [ODC-TBI](/open-data-commons/hidden-content/publication-in-odc-tbi.md) communities have established different requirements for releasing a dataset to the public. Check them out!
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