# As a data depositor on DR-NTU (Data), can I time and delay the release of data files on published datasets?

**Source**: https://libfaq.ntu.edu.sg/faq/270897
**Parent**: https://libguides.ntu.edu.sg/drntudataguidespolicies/depositor

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Yes, you may delay the release of data files on a dataset, by selecting a release date via data file embargoes.

1. Create a dataset and add data files. Do not publish the dataset, yet.

2. To embargo a **single** file, click on the ellipsis on the right of each data file > Embargo.

To embargo **multiple** files, select the checkboxes of files you wish to embargo > Edit Files > Embargo.

You may apply different embargo dates to different files.

3. Select the embargo end-date (release date), up to a maximum of 24 months > Save Changes.

Upon saving, you should see an "Embargoed" label appear on the dataset.

4. When your dataset is ready to be made **publicly available**, click on "Publish".

The embargoed data files will **not**be available for download until the embargo end-date (release date). On the other hand, dataset metadata and non-embargo files will be publicly available upon publishing the dataset.

You **do not**need to wait till the embargo end-date to "Publish" your dataset. The embargoed files become available for download *automatically*once the embargo end-date has passed.

You will **not**be able to edit your embargo end-date once your dataset has been published. [Contact NTU Library](https://libfaq.ntu.edu.sg/) if you require any help on this.

### Links & Files

- [Dataverse - Dataset + File Management - Embargoes
  Opens in new window](https://guides.dataverse.org/en/latest/user/dataset-management.html#embargoes)
- [What shall I consider before publishing my dataset in DR-NTU (Data)?
  Opens in new window](https://libfaq.ntu.edu.sg/faq/261718)

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