User Guide #1: Find and Download Data, Metadata, and Annotations

Follow these steps to locate and download controlled-access data, metadata, and annotations on the ELITE Portal. This example uses the ADAMTS7 study.

Milan Vu
10 steps
5 minutes

Google

Synapse

Google Account

This study involves human data classified as controlled access, requiring a Data Use Certificate. Ensure you understand this study's [data access requirements](https://eliteportal.synapse.org/Explore/Studies/DetailsPage/StudyData?studyKey=ADAMTS7#AccessRequirements). Use a secure environment, such as a cloud computing instance, for downloading this data instead of a local computer.

Click "[milan.vu@sagebase.org](mailto:milan.vu@sagebase.org)"

Search for Study Files

**Search for Study Files** Navigate to the **Explore** tab and select the **Data** subtab

**Search for Study Files** Use the **Filters** panel to locate ADAMTS7 data: - Under the **Study** filter, select “ADAMTS7” - Under the **Data Type** filter, select "geneExpression"

**Add Files to the Download Cart** - Click the **Download Options** icon above the data table. - Select **Add to Download Cart** from the dropdown. - Confirm the selection in the notification that appears.

Download Files

Click "Explore"

*Note*: There is a limit on the number and size of files that can be downloaded through the web. For bulk downloads exceeding web limits, refer to [**User Guide #2: Download Files Programmatically**](https://sagebionetworks.jira.com/wiki/spaces/EPD/pages/2838856252/User+Guide+2+Download+Files+in+Bulk+with+Command+Line)

Download File Annotations

**Downloading File Annotations** - Return to the filtered **Explore** page. - Click the **download icon** again, then select **Export Table**. - Customize file format and contents, then click **Next** to download the annotation file.

Download Metadata Files

**Download Metadata Files** - Navigate to the **Explore** tab then **Studies** subtab - Search for the ADAMTS7 study

**Download Metadata Files** - Click on the study name

**Download Metadata Files** - Navigate to the **Study Data** tab

Click this icon.

For combining metadata with study data, see [**User Guide #3: Joining Metadata with Data**](https://sagebionetworks.jira.com/wiki/spaces/EPD/pages/2838856303/User+Guide+3+Joining+Metadata+with+Data).