# Check ECMWF Download Status

To check the status of a CAMS or ERA5 data download, access the Copernicus Atmosphere Data Store (ADS) or Copernicus Climate Data Store (CDS) website.

## 1. Access the ADS or CDS Website

Depending on the source of your download, go to one of the following websites:

- [ADS](https://ads.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/)
- [CDS](https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/)

## 2. Log In

Log in using the account you previously created (see: [Start downloading ECMWF data](#Start-downloading-ECMWF-data)).

![ADS login page](uploads/login_image.png)

## 3. Open Your Requests

Once logged in, click on **Your Requests** in the top menu.

![Your Requests button](uploads/your_requests_button.png)

## 4. Check Request Status

In the **Your Requests** page, you will see a list of your recent data requests.

- If the request is still being processed, its status will appear as **Running**.
- Completed requests will show a **Successful** status.

![Request list and status](uploads/request_list.png)

## 5. View Request Details

Click on **Details** for a specific request to see additional information, such as:

- Request ID  
- Date
- Time
- Type 
- Level
- Model
- Variable
- Data format  
- Leadtime hour

![Request details view](uploads/request_details.png)