Updating Profiles

Warning

  • Profile types cannot be changed after a profile is created. To change it, delete the profile and create a new one with a different profile type.

  • Profiles can only be deleted if they have no associated data such as samples, reads, assemblies, data files etc. For profiles with associated data, contact the to request deletion.

Note

  • If the associated type is updated during the profile update process, samples that have not been accepted and sent to European Nucleotide Archive (ENA) will also have the associated profile type updated.

  • If the profile is shared, it cannot be updated nor deleted by the sharee.

To edit a profile, click the vertical-ellipsis-icon icon associated with a profile. Then, click the Edit button.

Edit profile option

Click the Edit button

Profile update details

Update the details then, click Save to apply the changes

Profile updated message

Profile updated

Deleting Profiles

Note

  • Deleting a profile will not delete the associated COPO user account. The user account will still exist and be able to log into the system.

  • Only profiles that have no associated research objects such as samples, reads, assemblies or data files etc. can be deleted. If you need to have a profile deleted that contain data, contact the .

  • If a profile is shared, it cannot be deleted by the sharee.

To delete a profile, click the vertical-ellipsis-icon icon associated with a profile. Then, click the Delete button.

Delete profile option

Click the Delete button

Profile deletion confirmation dialogue

Confirm profile deletion

Profile deletion error dialogue

Profile deletion error when data is attached

Once deleted, the profile is removed from the Work profiles page.