Published at October 27th, 2025 Last updated 8 days ago

The Difference Between DOI, Physical Data and Links

What

When you create a Dataset in Pure you can add, DOI, Physical data and Links:

The expected use for each is:

  • DOI: A universal ID that can be resolved easily (handled by https://www.doi.org/).
  • Link: A link to a dataset stored electronically e.g. a university repository or online sources.
  • Physical data: A description or directions to locate a physical storage medium e.g. USB, Tape or zip drive.

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