Guide for Data Users
This user guide will provide more information on the basics of OpenMetadata, the details of the landing page and the widgets for Activity Feeds, Data Insights, Announcements, and more. You’ll also get more information about the data assets, and the details associated with it, like tags, tasks, conversations, announcements, versions, and more.
This section will deal with all the details related to data assets: how to change data ownership, how to add tags, glossary terms, announcements, how to follow data assets, how data assets versioning works, and so on.
Get quick access to all the data in your organization and the activities around it.
Tip: Navigate to the My Data page from anywhere by clicking on OpenMetadata logo.
Learn about the OpenMetadata landing page and widgets
Overview of Data AssetsLearn about the data assets and the details associated with it.
Add DescriptionDescribe your data assets using Markdown
Request for DescriptionRequest for a description and discuss the same within OpenMetadata
Data OwnershipLearn how to assign or change data owners
Follow a Data AssetLearn how to follow data assets
How to Add TagsAdd tags to data assets and learn about auto-PII classification.
Request for TagsRequest for tags and discuss about the same, all within OpenMetadata.
How to Add Glossary TermsAdd glossary terms to data assets making it easier for data discovery
Custom PropertiesLearn how to create custom attributes for data assets
Overview of AnnouncementsLearn more about the announcements in OpenMetadata
Create an AnnouncementFollow the steps to add an announcement
Data Asset VersioningReview all the major and minor changes with version history
Delete a Data AssetSoft, or hard delete data assets
Browser ExtensionInstall a browser extension