Getting started with Index

Welcome to Index. Your one stop for data storage and curation in the Encord platform.

STEP 1: Create a Folder in Index

You can create an Index folder in the following ways:

• From the UI

• Using the SDK

STEP 2: Import your data

After creating a Folder in Index, import your data into the Folder. You can do this in the following ways:

• Import your local data

• Import your cloud storage data:

  • From AWS
  • From GCP
  • From Azure
  • From OTC

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CRITICAL INFORMATION

You can import and update custom metadata once your data is imported.

Step 3: Create a Collection using Index

Creation of a Collection involves filtering and sorting your data. Once you have winnowed your data down, create a Collection.

Step 4: Create a Dataset from a Collection

Once you have a Collection, you can create a Dataset from your Collection.