Uploading to BOLD

Note: For DNA Barcoding workflow only

Once DNA Barcoding upload has ended, we encourage you to upload the data package to BOLD. Many of the steps can be completed in ONTOLOGY, however some steps must be completed on the BOLD website.

The following must be completed prior to data package upload:

  1. Create an account on BOLD (https://boldsystems.org/)

  2. Create a project OR ensure that a pre-existing project has been created

  3. Verify that you have project access on the BOLD website. It is OK if the project is currently empty.

  4. Make note of the BOLD project code. You will use this code to submit your data in ONTOLOGY.

Once a project has been set up on the BOLD website and the DNA Barcode workflow has finished:

  1. Use the right arrow to navigate to the BOLD UPLOAD screen.

  2. Click the Download Specimen Data Batch Submission File and fill in any blank cells with any information that you want to include. Removing data will trigger an error upon uploading the data package.

  3. Click the Upload Specimen Data Batch Submission File and select your updated file.

  4. Enter the email address that is linked to your BOLD account in the Contact Email field.

  5. Enter the exact 3-5 digit BOLD Project Code as used on the BOLD website.

  6. Click the Submit Data Package button. It will take some time to complete and issue a popup window when the data package has successfully completed.

  7. That’s it! Thank you for using BOLD!