This tutorial is part of the First Steps series. Complete Create an Account before starting.
Prerequisites
- A Narrative I/O account
- A CSV file to upload
What you’ll learn
- How to navigate to the Datasets page
- How to upload a CSV file
- How to verify your dataset was created successfully
Steps
Navigate to Datasets
In the left sidebar, click My Data, then select Datasets.This takes you to https://app.narrative.io/platform/my-data/datasets, where you can see all your existing datasets and their statuses.
Start a new dataset
Click New Dataset to begin the upload process.You’ll land on the dataset creation page at https://app.narrative.io/platform/my-data/new-dataset. This is where you’ll upload your file and configure your dataset.
Upload your file
Upload your CSV file using one of these methods:
- Drag and drop: Drag your file directly onto the upload area
- File picker: Click the upload area to browse and select your file
- The file uploads to Narrative’s servers
- The system infers your schema from the data
- Initial validation checks run automatically
Review your dataset
After a successful upload, you’re redirected to your dataset’s overview page.The URL follows this pattern:
https://app.narrative.io/platform/my-data/dataset/{id}#overviewOn this page you’ll see:- Dataset name and metadata: Basic information about your upload
- Status indicator: Confirms the dataset was created successfully
- Navigation tabs: Access to Overview, Schema, Records, and Mappings
Verify it worked
To confirm your upload succeeded:- Navigate back to My Data → Datasets
- Find your new dataset in the list
- Check that the status shows the upload is complete
- Click into the dataset and select the Records tab to preview your data
What you accomplished
- Navigated to the dataset management interface
- Uploaded a CSV file as a new dataset
- Verified the dataset was created and is ready for normalization
Troubleshooting
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Upload fails or times out | Check file size limits; try a smaller file or split into chunks |
| File format not supported | Ensure your file is a valid CSV or JSON format |
| Dataset shows 0 records | Verify the file has data rows, not just headers |
| Schema looks incorrect | Check that your CSV uses consistent delimiters and quoting |