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What repositories can I use to share my data?

We recommend depositing your data in a trusted repository that is appropriate for your discipline. Many researchers choose a subject-specific repository, while others use a general-purpose repository. 

Examples of widely used repositories include: 

  • Zenodo – a multidisciplinary repository for datasets, software, publications and other research outputs. 
  • Figshare – a general-purpose repository for sharing and citing research data and supporting materials. 
  • Dryad – a curated repository for research datasets across a range of disciplines. 
  • PANGAEA – a repository for earth, environmental and geoscience data. 
  • Environmental Information Data Centre (EIDC) – a repository for environmental science data. 
  • GenBank – a repository for nucleotide sequence data. 
  • GitHub (with Zenodo integration) – commonly used for sharing software, code and workflows. 

If you are unsure which repository is most appropriate for your research, repository discovery tools such as re3data.org can help you identify suitable repositories for your discipline. 

Your chosen repository should ideally: 

  • Provide a persistent identifier such as a DOI. 
  • Support long-term preservation. 
  • Enable data citation. 
  • Make data discoverable and accessible. 
  • Offer appropriate access controls where needed. 

If no suitable subject-specific repository exists, a general-purpose repository such as Zenodo, Figshare or Dryad is usually an appropriate option.