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description: With the Uploader UI, users can effortlessly upload their files and obtain a unique hash or CID (Content Identifier) for each uploaded asset to use on the Marketplace.
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# Uploader UI Marketplace

<b>Step 1</b>: Copy the hash or CID from your upload.

<img src="../../.gitbook/assets/uploader/uploader_screen_11.png" alt="" />

<b>Step 2</b>: Open the Ocean Marketplace. Go to publish and fill in all the information for your dataset.

<img src="../../.gitbook/assets/uploader/uploader_screen_12.png" alt="" />

<b>Step 3</b>: When selecting the file to publish, open the hosting provider (e.g. "Arweave" tab)

<img src="../../.gitbook/assets/uploader/uploader_screen_13.png" alt="" />

<b>Step 4</b>: Paste the hash you copied earlier.

<img src="../../.gitbook/assets/uploader/uploader_screen_14.png" alt="" />

<b>Step 5</b>: Click on "VALIDATE" to ensure that your file gets validated correctly.

<img src="../../.gitbook/assets/uploader/uploader_screen_15.png" alt="" />

This feature not only simplifies the process of storing and managing files but also seamlessly integrates with the Ocean Marketplace. Once your file is uploaded via Uploader UI, you can conveniently use the generated hash or CID to interact with your assets on the Ocean Marketplace, streamlining the process of sharing, validating, and trading your digital content.