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In this tutorial, you’ll upload your first dataset to Narrative I/O. By the end, your data will be ready for normalization and querying.
This tutorial is part of the First Steps series. Complete Create an Account before starting.

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Prerequisites

  • A Narrative I/O account
  • A CSV file to upload
Don’t have a dataset handy? Download this sample CSV of top domains to follow along.

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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

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Steps

1

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.
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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.
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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
Once you select a file, the platform begins processing:
  • The file uploads to Narrative’s servers
  • The system infers your schema from the data
  • Initial validation checks run automatically
Narrative also supports JSON files. For connecting external data sources like cloud storage or databases, see the Connectors reference.
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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
Your dataset now exists in Narrative and is ready for the next step: normalization.

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Verify it worked

To confirm your upload succeeded:
  1. Navigate back to My Data → Datasets
  2. Find your new dataset in the list
  3. Check that the status shows the upload is complete
  4. Click into the dataset and select the Records tab to preview your data
You should see your CSV data displayed with the columns the system inferred from your file.

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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

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Troubleshooting

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Next steps

Normalize with Rosetta Stone

Map your data to Narrative’s standard schema

Connect External Sources

Set up connectors for cloud storage and databases