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# Create or edit a dataset

> Learn how to create or edit a dataset

Learn how to create or edit a dataset

Datasets are the foundation for all card-based analysis in Analytics.

> **Note**
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> Only users with the Manage Analytics user permissions can organize cards in the Dashboard, create or edit cards or datasets in the Explorer. To learn about how to get the user permissions, see Analytics roles .

> Learn how to create or edit a dataset

## Docs

- [Create a dataset](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/data/using-the-explorer/create-or-edit-a-dataset/create-a-dataset.md): Create a dataset by navigating to the Analytics Explorer, specifying a title and description, selecting metrics and fields, applying filters, and configuring additional settings.
- [Edit a dataset](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/data/using-the-explorer/create-or-edit-a-dataset/edit-a-dataset.md): Learn how to modify a dataset's elements, which may affect downstream cards and require confirmation for certain changes
- [Export-only datasets](https://zuora.ferndocs.com/docs/platform/data/using-the-explorer/create-or-edit-a-dataset/export-only-datasets.md): Export-only datasets cannot be used in cards and are only available for export if they meet specific conditions.