Non Editable Datasets and Analysis for Users to Copy

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Is there a way to lock Datasets and Analysis so users can still see the details, are unable to edit them, but are able to copy them and edit that version of the Datasets and Analysis?

I want the ability to have new QS users copy a simple dataset and analysis to help them get started with their QS journey.

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Hello @mpike ,

As far as i know QuickSight doesn’t have a built-in “lock” feature that makes datasets and analyses completely read-only while still allowing users to copy them. However, you can achieve a similar outcome using QuickSight’s permission system:

Potential Approach

For Datasets:

  • Grant users Viewer permission on the dataset rather than Co-owner permission

  • Viewers can use the dataset in their own analyses but cannot edit the original dataset

For Analyses:

  • Share the analysis with users as Viewers (not Co-owners)

  • Enable the “Allow save as” permission on the dashboard level

  • This allows users to convert the dashboard into a new analysis that they own and can edit freely, without affecting your original

Possible steps -

  1. Users with Viewer permission get read-only access to your resources

  2. The “Allow save as” permission lets users create their own copy of a dashboard as a new analysis

  3. Their copy is completely independent - they can edit it as desired without overwriting your original

  4. This privilege may only works if the user is at least a Viewer on all linked datasets

Things to remember and be mindful :

  • Changes to analyses cannot be easily undone, so it’s recommended to create copies before making changes

  • Only Authors (not Readers) can use the “Save As” feature

  • Dataset permissions and analysis permissions are managed separately, so you’ll need to grant appropriate access to both

Hope this gives some idea.

Cheers,

Deep

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