Set Up a CyVerse Account¶
To use CyVerse’s platforms, you will need to create an account. Here’s how to do so:
- Follow the signup link{target=_blank} to begin the registration process. You will be asked to enter some information about yourself, your contact info, and what you want to use CyVerse for.
- We highly recommended that you use an institutional email address (.edu, .org, or .gov) if possible. This will speed up the approval process for access to certain CyVerse platforms.
- Complete the registration process.
- Check your email for an account confirmation link and follow the confirmation instructions.
- Once you have confirmed your email address, you can start using your CyVerse account immediately!
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Check your SPAM folder for the confirmation email if it does not arrive within a few minutes.
Register for Services¶
To register for VICE or other services, login to the user portal’s dashboard{target=_blank}. Under “My Services” click the ‘Request Access’ button next to the service(s) you would like to access. You will receive an email notification when the service is added; this may take up to 24 hours.
Getting VICE Access¶
Since VICE (Visual Interactive Compute Environment) is a target for cryptocurrency miners, CyVerse requires an additional verification.
When requesting VICE access, you will be asked to describe your intended use of VICE; please give non-technical scientific details, and if you can, link an external resource (like a workshop or lab website) and funding agency.
An institutional email address is required (e.g., .org, .gov, .edu.). We will reject commercial addresses (e.g., @gmail.com, @yahoo.com, @qq.com., etc.). Also, please add your ORCID https://orcid.org to your CyVerse User Profile{target=_blank}. If you don’t have an ORCID get one today!