Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Learn how to upload data files to IBM Cognos Analytics in just a few clicks - no complex setup required. Whether you're working with Excel spreadsheets, CSV files, or other delimited formats, this video walks you through every available method so that your data is ready for dashboards and reporting in minutes.



In Cognos Analytics, uploading your own data is the first step toward self-service analytics. This short tutorial covers two distinct upload methods, explains how Cognos automatically secures and processes your data, and shows you exactly where to find your files once they're uploaded.



What You'll Learn:



• How to upload data files using the New → Upload Data menu option

• Supported file formats: Excel, CSV, delimiter-separated files, Jupyter Notebook files, and ZIP archives

• How to drag and drop files directly onto the Cognos portal

• The difference between "Upload and Create" and "Upload" options in drag-and-drop mode

• How Cognos analyzes column metadata and encrypts uploaded data automatically

• Where to locate uploaded files in the My Content tab

• How to use uploaded files to create dashboards or build data modules for advanced operations


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Learn more: ibm.com/products/cognos-analytics

Documentation:
• Uploading files: ibm.com/docs/en/cognos-analytics/12.1.x?topic=uf-uploading-files
• Accessing uploaded files: ibm.com/docs/en/cognos-analytics/12.1.x?topic=access-uploaded-files

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