# Creating or deleting a data source in the GUI

> :::note
You need to have assigned the **IXP Project Admin** or **IXP Developer** roles as an Automation Cloud user, or the **Sources Admin** permission as a legacy user to create or delete a data source. In addition, these permissions allows you to create a new source when you [create a new dataset](https://docs.uipath.com/ixp/automation-cloud/latest/cm-user-guide/create-a-new-dataset).
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:::note
You need to have assigned the **IXP Project Admin** or **IXP Developer** roles as an Automation Cloud user, or the **Sources Admin** permission as a legacy user to create or delete a data source. In addition, these permissions allows you to create a new source when you [create a new dataset](https://docs.uipath.com/ixp/automation-cloud/latest/cm-user-guide/create-a-new-dataset).
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When you create a source in the GUI, an empty source with defined properties is set up. Then, you can upload data to it through the API. For more details, check the [API docs](https://docs.uipath.com/communications-mining/automation-cloud/latest/developer-guide/introduction).

Alternatively, you can [create a source](https://docs.uipath.com/communications-mining/automation-cloud/latest/developer-guide/sources#create-a-source) through the API. This method may be more suitable for non-technical users to define their source properties before a technical user uploads the data.

## Creating a data source

1. Navigate to the **Administrator** page, and select the **Sources** tab.
2. Select the **New source** button.
3. Fill in the required source properties, which include:
   * **Source project**
   * **Source name**
   * **Source title**
   * **Source description**
   * **Sensitive properties**
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   Requires the **IXP Model Trainer** role for Automation Cloud users, or the **View sensitive data** permission for legacy users to view sensitive data.
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   * **Language**
   * **Translation**
   :::note
   Requires the **IXP Project Admin** or **IXP Developer** roles for Automation Cloud users, or the **Create translated sources** permission for legacy users.
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4. Select **Create source**.

   ![docs image](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/ixp/ixp-docs-image-323173-d1bdced7.webp)

## Deleting a data source

1. Navigate to the Administrator page, and select the **Sources** tab.
2. Select the delete icon on the source you want to remove.
3. Next, you are prompted to enter the name of the source to confirm the deletion.