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# Share a Model

The share option for a model facilitates the user to share it with other users and user groups. It also helps the user to exclude the privileges of a previously shared model.

## Sharing a Model

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*Check out the following video for guidance on the Share model function.*
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***Sharing a Model***
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* Navigate to the ***Models*** tab where your saved models are listed.
* Find the Model you want to share and select it.
* Click the ***Share*** icon for that model from the Actions column.

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* The **Share Model** page opens.
* Select one of the following tabs according to your needs:
  * **USER:** to share with specific users
  * **USER GROUP:** to share with a predefined group of users
  * **EXCLUDE USER:** to prevent specific users from accessing the Model
* Use the search function to locate a specific user or user group you want to share the Model with.
* In the **USER** tab, select the individual user or multiple users you wish to share the Model with (refer to the example image). Alternatively, you can pick the **USER GROUP** option to share with an entire group or use **EXCLUDE USER** to deny access to the Model.
* Click on the single arrow icon to transfer the selected user or group to the share list. (Clicking the double arrow icon will transfer all users/groups from the left panel to the right panel). You can also select multiple users or user groups to share the model.

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* The selected users or groups will appear in the box on the right side.
* To finalize the process, click **Save** to share the Model with the selected users or groups.

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* A notification message appears to ensure that it has been shared.

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### **Accessing a Shared Model**

1. Log in to the user account where the Model has been shared.
2. Navigate to the Model list within the DS Lab module.
3. Locate the Shared Model, which will be marked as shared, in the Model list.

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*<mark style="color:green;">Please Note:</mark> The **Share**, **Edit**, and **Delete** options will be disabled for a shared model. Additionally, the **Push to VCS** and **Pull from VCS options are** not enabled for a Shared Model.*
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