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title: Dataset settings
description: "Rename a dataset, control who can open it, replace its source data from a file, and set up Dropbox sync. Start here for dataset settings."
---

Dataset settings change one dataset without changing its maps. Depending on the type, the page includes details, access, file replacement, and Dropbox sync.

## Start here

**[How dataset settings work](/docs/dataset-settings/concepts-dataset-settings)**

Understand the settings sections, automatic saves, and the difference between dataset settings and the dataset view.

**[Set the dataset name and description](/docs/dataset-settings/set-dataset-name-and-description)**

Change the details people use to identify the dataset.

## Related settings

**[Dataset access](/docs/dataset-access)**

Control public and access-group permissions.

**[Data updates](/docs/data-updates)**

Replace source files or configure Dropbox sync.

**[Dataset settings reference](/docs/dataset-settings/dataset-settings-reference)**

Look up the fields and save behaviour on the page.