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Ingest is the process of transferring digital items into the digital archive, during which the data, its metadata, and data documentation are stored and mutually linked within the Digital Archiving System. A set of preservation actions needs to be applied to the digital content in preparation for ingest, as well as after it has been finished. This includes scanning the digital files and backup copies with antivirus software and checking each file’s fixity, validity, and quality.