---
title: "Upload the dataset"
url: https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/tutorials/crm-deal-prediction/upload-dataset/
description: "Create a powerful ML pipeline that analyzed historic ZOHO CRM data and meaningfully predicts the likeliness of a successful deal using the Catalyst QuickML components."
last_updated: 2026-10-01T07:03:46Z
service: All Services
type: tutorial
related_links:
  - name: "Create Your First pipeline"
    url: /en/quickml/help/create-ml-pipeline
---

# Upload the Dataset

Begin by uploading the dataset in Catalyst QuickML using the available **[dataset connectors](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/quickml/help/data-connectors/zoho-apps/)**.

1. Navigate to the QuickML service in the Catalyst console and click **Start Exploring**.

   ![crm-deal-5.webp](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/tutorials/crm-deal-prediction/crm-deal-5.webp)

2. Navigate to the **Datasets** component and click **Import Dataset**.
   An Import Dataset pop-up will be displayed.

   ![crm-deal-6.webp](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/tutorials/crm-deal-prediction/crm-deal-6.webp)

3. In the *Import Dataset* pop-up window, scroll down to *Files* and click **Upload File**.

   ![crm-deal-7.webp](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/tutorials/crm-deal-prediction/crm-deal-7.webp)

Upload the Zoho_CRM_Deal_Prediction_Sample dataset that you have downloaded already. Mention the Quotes Type as "Double Quotes (")" and Escape Character as "Backslash (\)" and click **Next**.

![crm-deal-8.webp](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/tutorials/crm-deal-prediction/crm-deal-8.webp)

The name of the dataset will be auto-populated based on the uploaded file. You can edit it, if required, and click **Upload**.

![crm-deal-9.webp](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/tutorials/crm-deal-prediction/crm-deal-9.webp)

The dataset is now uploaded successfully.

![crm-deal-10.webp](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/tutorials/crm-deal-prediction/crm-deal-10.webp)

The dataset will be displayed in the *All Datasets* section. You can click on the dataset name to view the dataset's details.

![crm-deal-11.webp](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/tutorials/crm-deal-prediction/crm-deal-11.webp)

On the dataset Details page, you can view the **[profile, preview](https://docs.catalyst.zoho.com/en/quickml/help/data-profiler-and-viewer/#what-is-data-profiling)** and visualization chart of the dataset.

The dataset's details and its profile can be seen in the below screenshot.

![crm-deal-12.webp](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/tutorials/crm-deal-prediction/crm-deal-12.webp)

![crm-deal-13.webp](https://catalyst-docs-development.zohostratus.in/images/tutorials/crm-deal-prediction/crm-deal-13.webp)

You can create a sample pie chart with stage as an X-axis. The data visualization with a sample pie chart and preview of the dataset can be seen below.