# References

Referencing your data is essential for ensuring traceability, credibility, and easier validation of information. By assigning your materials or entries to relevant sources, you help maintain data integrity and improve overall system transparency. Reference your data by providing a name, selecting a [Reference type](/total-materia-integrator/creator/data-maintenance/reference-types.md) (e.g., literature, supplier data, standard), and optionally adding a website or document link.

To create a new Reference or edit/delete an existing one, click the "ADD REFERENCE"<img src="/files/ibqvGoWarZFaXSArMyvM" alt="" data-size="line"> or <img src="/files/gZVQvKOaachot6qs8lPO" alt="" data-size="line"> buttons in the interface. This action opens a window for entering the mandatory "Reference" name and selecting "[Reference type](/total-materia-integrator/creator/data-maintenance/reference-types.md)", with optional fields for a website or document link.

<figure><img src="/files/jbdD6aOejpoKKqwyDxH6" alt=""><figcaption><p><strong>Figure 1:</strong> Screenshot of Edit Reference in Data Maintenance section</p></figcaption></figure>


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