Get started with Free and Personal Plans

Getting started is easy. Here are several ways to start using SpeciesHub:

 Watch our introductory video to learn about SpeciesHub's key features and concepts.

Adding an observation is straightforward and can be done either through the Sites or Map page. Use the Sites option when you are physically present at the observation site or when you have precise coordinates to enter. The Map feature is especially useful on mobile devices as it allows you to pin the exact location for your observation.

Follow these simple steps to add your observation:

1. Navigate to the Sites or Map section of the app.
2. Click the Add button (located in the top left corner on desktop or the bottom left corner on mobile).
3. Enter the scientific name of the species, the date, the type of observation, and any other relevant fields.
4. Click Next.
5. Fill in any additional data fields provided and then click Save.

If you have observations stored in a spreadsheet, you can easily import them into SpeciesHub. Here's a general overview of the upload process:

1. Prepare your data: Format your table of observations according to the SpeciesHub template (download here). Refer to our support article, "Preparing a Table for Upload to SpeciesHub",   for detailed instructions.
2. Upload the file: Navigate to the Upload page within SpeciesHub. Select the spreadsheet containing your observations. The application will analyze your file, identify potential issues, and display data previews. If everything is in order, proceed with the upload process. Refer to our support article, "How to Upload a Dataset", for detailed guidance.
   
3. Monitor the upload: The upload will commence in the background. You'll receive a notification once the upload is complete. Refresh the app to view the newly imported sites.

Note: Free users are limited to 200 kilobyte spreadsheets, while premium users can upload files up to 2 MB.

SpeciesHub can be used by individual researchers, but if you work with others, you can create or join a group. Observations owned by a group will be visible to all group members:

How to Create group:

1. Go to Group page and click on Add button.
2. Type the group name, add email addresses of group members, and select their roles.
3. Click Save to send invitations.

How to Join group:

• Due to privacy concerns, group lists are private. You should provide your email address to group administrators for them to add you to the group.

Note: Free users can be members of up to 5 groups. Users using Personal plan have no group limit. 

SpeciesHub is designed to work seamlessly on various devices, including PCs, tablets, and smartphones. Access all our data conveniently through your web browser or by downloading our Android app from the Google Play Store.