From 4cfef62399db75854257f21983fb16bfdb4ed3b9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Ben Dichter Date: Mon, 20 May 2024 19:40:27 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] add details about intended users --- docs/16_account.md | 32 +++++++++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/16_account.md b/docs/16_account.md index 61aac25d..d6e14266 100644 --- a/docs/16_account.md +++ b/docs/16_account.md @@ -1,13 +1,27 @@ # Create a DANDI Account -A DANDI account is only required for specific features. -Without a DANDI account, you can search, view, and download files. -With a DANDI account, you can additionally create Dandisets and access the DANDI Hub to analyze existing data. +A DANDI account enhances your capabilities within the DANDI Archive. +Without an account, users can freely search, view, and download available datasets. +With an account, users can create and edit Dandisets, and use the DANDI Hub to analyze data. -## Instructions +DANDI provides two servers: +- **Main server**: [https://dandiarchive.org/](https://dandiarchive.org/) - This is the primary platform for most users. +- **Staging server**: [https://gui-staging.dandiarchive.org/](https://gui-staging.dandiarchive.org/) - Ideal for training and testing purposes. -1. To create a DANDI account, first [create a GitHub account](https://github.com/) if you don't have one. -1. Using your GitHub account, register for a DANDI account by selecting the `LOG IN WITH GITHUB` button on the [DANDI homepage](https://dandiarchive.org). -1. You will receive an email acknowledging that your request for an account will be reviewed within 24 hours. - - **note**: Requests from new GitHub accounts and from emails that are not an `.edu` domain might take longer to review and are more likely to be rejected, especially if there are no plans described to upload data to the archive. -1. If your request for an account is approved, you will be able to log in to DANDI using GitHub by clicking the `LOG IN WITH GITHUB` button. \ No newline at end of file +Accounts are independently managed on each server, allowing users to register on one or both, depending on their testing and deployment needs. + +DANDI is freely accessible to the neuroscience research community. +Membership is usually granted automatically to GitHub accounts with a `.edu` or similar academic email. +If your registration is denied: +- With an academic email not linked to your GitHub, please contact [help@dandiarchive.org](mailto:help@dandiarchive.org) for assistance using this email address. +- Without an academic email, account approval is still possible under specific circumstances. Appeal decisions at [help@dandiarchive.org](mailto:help@dandiarchive.org). + +## How to Register for a DANDI Account + +1. **Create a GitHub Account**: If not already a GitHub user, [sign up here](https://github.com/). +2. **Register on DANDI**: Navigate to the DANDI homepage and click the `LOG IN WITH GITHUB` button to register using your GitHub account. +3. **Confirmation of Review**: Post-registration, you will receive an email confirming that your account is under review. Your request will be reviewed within 24 hours. + - **Note**: Reviews may extend beyond 24 hours for new GitHub accounts or non-.edu email addresses, particularly if the registration does not describe immediate plans to contribute data. +4. **Accessing DANDI**: Upon approval, access DANDI by logging in through the `LOG IN WITH GITHUB` button. + +For support or further inquiries, reach out to [help@dandiarchive.org](mailto:help@dandiarchive.org).