This document presents the CESSDA recommendations for data citations, outlining core components of a data citation. It provides specific and practical recommendations tailored to various stakeholders: Data repositories Authors (i.e., researchers, students, journalists, etc.) Academic journals and publishers Research performing organisations (RPOs) High-level research policy and strategy development entities Ethics committees Developed by the CESSDA Data Citation Working Group, this document represents a collaborative effort to promote best practices in data citation, ensuring transparency, reproducibility, and credit for data authors.