# Data Source Status

The table below presents the different statuses a data source can have.

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="241.8828125">Status</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Uploading</td><td><p>Files only</p><p>The file is being uploaded to JMap Cloud.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Analyzing</td><td><p>Files only</p><p>The file is being analyzed. JMap Cloud detects the file's characteristics such as file type, CRS, attributes, etc.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Analyzed</td><td><p>Files only</p><p>The file has been analyzed and its characteristics are ready for your validation.</p></td></tr><tr><td>Preparing</td><td>Files only<br>Once the file characteristics are validated and the data source parameters completed, the data is loaded into JMap Cloud databases.</td></tr><tr><td>Not Ready</td><td>The data source is being prepared.</td></tr><tr><td>Ready</td><td>Data source is ready to be used.</td></tr><tr><td>Error</td><td>Indicates an error in one of the DS creation or update steps. Through the contextual menu, you can update the DS to correct the error or delete it.</td></tr></tbody></table>


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