Institutional Admin How To Guides

Articles that describe how to manage a Figshare repository, complete specific tasks, or work with specific repository features.*** If you are using a free figshare.com account, please use the User Guides at https://info.figshare.com***

Custom metadata - Add and work with custom fields
To create custom metadata fields, click on Administration from the administrator menu. On the groups tab, click the cog wheel next to the group to which you...
Tue, 19 Aug, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Roles - Manage user permissions and privileges
We have several different administrative roles (each role having a subset of permissions) within Figshare for Institutions; an overview of these can be seen...
Tue, 19 Aug, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Groups - Create, manage, edit
The groups display is available to administrators. In order to get to the administration settings, click on the profile drop-down menu and select Administr...
Tue, 19 Aug, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Users - How to view, manage, and impersonate user accounts
Introduction There are three ways accounts can be created in Figshare and accounts must be managed using whatever method they were created through. Account...
Tue, 19 Aug, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Managing user profiles
User profiles serve as a hub to promote the individuals working at your institution. Figshare’s profile pages allow Users to highlight their research intere...
Tue, 19 Aug, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Geospatial Metadata - Configuration and Interaction
Geospatial metadata provides the ability to include location information for Items added to the Figshare platform. A wide range of disciplines - such as eco...
Thu, 29 May, 2025 at 4:28 PM