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**

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 from Download Cart**

- Click on the **shopping cart icon** (top-right corner).
- Review the list and select **Download As .Zip Packages** for eligible files.
- Name your package and proceed with the download.

*Note*: You must complete any access requirements before downloading data. Check the **Access Actions** tab for details.

*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)

**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**

- 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

**Download Metadata Files**

Use either the **Download Cart** or **Programmatic Options** to download the metadata files.

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).

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

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

Log in to the Portal

Search for Study Files

Download Files

Download File Annotations

Download Metadata Files