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title: "Mapping Data Sources to Projects"
slug: "mapping-data-sources-to-projects"
description: "In order to use a data source in a test, it must be added to a project. Learn to navigate settings to correctly map a data source to the relevant projects."
updated: 2024-03-20T17:54:42Z
published: 2024-03-20T17:54:42Z
canonical: "docs.validatar.com/mapping-data-sources-to-projects"
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# Mapping Data Sources to Projects

# Overview

To utilize a data source within a project, it must be assigned to and enabled for that specific project. This ensures that only relevant and approved data sources are accessible for the project's tasks, maintaining project-specific data governance and integrity.

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# Enabling a Data Source for a Project

There are two ways to map a data source to a project: via Data Source settings or via Project settings.

## Using Data Source Settings

1. Go to **Settings** > Choose the data source you want to manage. Within Data Source settings choose **Projects**.
2. Check the Projects you want to enable that Data Source to be used in.
3. Select **Save**.

You'll only see a list of Projects you are a Project Admin for.

## Using Project Settings

1. Go to **Projects** > **Project Settings** > **Project Data Sources**.
2. Check the Data Sources you want to enable for that project.
3. Select **Save**.