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<div class="seealso">Quick links to the account creation forms: [[Special:G5KRequestAccountUMS|for '''academics from France''']] &#124; [[Special:G5KRequestOpenAccess|for '''candidates to the Open Access program''']]</div>
== General conditions ==
To get an account, you must justify of a use of Grid'5000 for its intended purposes. The following extract of the '''[[Grid5000:UsagePolicy|Grid'5000 usage policy]]''' details these purposes :


'''Getting an account on Grid'5000 is easy. However, users must follow the usage rules imposed by the Steering Committee.'''
'''''Grid'5000 is a scientific instrument supporting experiment-driven research in all areas of computer science, with a focus on distributed computing, high performance computing, big data and networking. Its use should lead to results or contribute to education in this area. '''''


As a requirement of your request for a Grid'5000 account, '''you should carefully read and accept [[Grid5000:UserCharter|Grid'5000 charter]]'''.
== Policy for academics from France ==
For all academics in France whose work is compatible with the usage policy, accounts can be requested after having ''read'' and ''accepted'' '''''[[Grid5000:UsagePolicy|Grid'5000's usage policy]]''''' using the following '''[[Special:G5KRequestAccountUMS|form]]'''.


== Joining the Grid'5000 community ==
Please contact the '''[[Team#Sites_Committee_.28Comit.C3.A9_des_responsables_de_sites.29|person responsible for the site nearest to you]]''' before submitting a request if he does not know you, as he will have to accept your request and he will receive account management and accounting mails related to your usage of Grid'5000.
'''To join the Grid'5000 community''', and be able to access Grid'5000 resources, please find the nearest site representative from the [[Grid5000:People|Contacts]] page, and ask the Steering Committee person in charge.


Otherwise, please contact Franck Cappello, [mailto:fci@lri.fr franck.cappello_AT_lri.fr].
In doubt, you can contact the board of directors at [mailto:resp-sites_gis_g5k_AT_inria.fr resp-sites_gis_g5k AT inria.fr].


See the [[Grid5000:News|news page]] for information about events where/when to meet the Grid'5000 community.
== Policy for non-French and/or non-academic applications ==
 
* '''Researchers''':
 
** If you have an active formal collaboration with academic researchers from France (e.g. European project), you may be able to get an regular account thanks to them. Ask your French collaborators for details.
== Current policy for non-French and/or non-academic applications:==
** If you do not have an active collaboration with academic researchers from France, you can request an account through our [https://www.grid5000.fr/open-access '''open access program'''].
 
* '''Private companies''' interested in providing or using resources may contact one of the [[Team#Executive_board_.28Bureau.29|Grid'5000 executive committee members]].
'''Users from foreign countries''' may get an access to Grid'5000 resources only through formal collaboration with a French team already involved in the project. Feel free to contact one of the steering committee members.
 
 
'''Private compagnies''' interested in providing resources may contact one of the Grid'5000 steering committee members.

Revision as of 15:46, 22 February 2018


Quick links to the account creation forms: for academics from France | for candidates to the Open Access program

General conditions

To get an account, you must justify of a use of Grid'5000 for its intended purposes. The following extract of the Grid'5000 usage policy details these purposes :

Grid'5000 is a scientific instrument supporting experiment-driven research in all areas of computer science, with a focus on distributed computing, high performance computing, big data and networking. Its use should lead to results or contribute to education in this area.

Policy for academics from France

For all academics in France whose work is compatible with the usage policy, accounts can be requested after having read and accepted Grid'5000's usage policy using the following form.

Please contact the person responsible for the site nearest to you before submitting a request if he does not know you, as he will have to accept your request and he will receive account management and accounting mails related to your usage of Grid'5000.

In doubt, you can contact the board of directors at resp-sites_gis_g5k AT inria.fr.

Policy for non-French and/or non-academic applications

  • Researchers:
    • If you have an active formal collaboration with academic researchers from France (e.g. European project), you may be able to get an regular account thanks to them. Ask your French collaborators for details.
    • If you do not have an active collaboration with academic researchers from France, you can request an account through our open access program.
  • Private companies interested in providing or using resources may contact one of the Grid'5000 executive committee members.