Create Metadata for DOI

Stores a new version of metadata. The request body must contain valid DataCite XML, or another supported metadata format. Authentication credentials are required.

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The MDS API also accepts POST requests using the same format.

Path Params
string
required

DOI. Auto-generates random DOI if only prefix is provided.

Form Data
string

Metadata in DataCite XML, or another supported metadata format.

Headers
string
required
Defaults to application/xml
string
required
Defaults to UTF-8
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