> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.encord.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# 4. Create Dataset

Datasets in Encord are created from the files you upload and define collections of files to be labeled. You can add all files from a single folder to a Dataset or compile a Dataset from files across multiple folders, allowing flexible selection of files for labeling. Each data unit you upload can be included in multiple Datasets.

1. Click the **New dataset** button in the *Datasets* section under the *Annotate* heading, to create a new Dataset.

<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-media.encord.com/static/img/create-dataset-new-2.png" width="800" />

2. Give your Dataset a meaningful title and description. A clear title and description keeps your data organized.

<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-media.encord.com/static/img/create-dataset.png" width="600" />

3. Click **Create dataset** to create the Dataset.
   A screen showing the Dataset appears.

4. Click **+Attach existing files**.
   A dialog appears.

<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-media.encord.com/static/img/attach-data.png" width="600" />

5. Select the folders containing the files you want to attach to the Dataset. To select individual files, double-click a folder to see its contents, and select the files you want to add to the Dataset.

<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/docs-media.encord.com/static/img/select-data.png" width="450" />

6. Click **Attach data** to attach the selected data to the Dataset.