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Logging in to globus.org#

Initial Login#

Accessing the Platform#

  1. Navigate to globus.org
  2. Click LOG IN in the upper right corner (door icon with arrow pointing in)

Authentication Setup#

  1. You'll be directed to the credential selection page, which defaults to CILogon
  2. Click the dropdown box under "Use your organizational login"
  3. Type "University of Chicago" until it appears in the list, then select it
  4. Click Continue
Organization Selection

If you see text other than "University of Chicago" in the dropdown box, backspace to clear it first.

UChicago Authentication#

  1. If not already authenticated with Okta, you'll be taken to the UChicago Okta Sign In page
  2. Enter your CNet ID and password, then verify with Duo as usual
Permissions

Globus will request permissions at various points during navigation. Accept these prompts. You can manage permissions later via Settings → Manage Your Consents.

File Manager#

Accessing Your Files#

  1. Globus opens to the File Manager tab by default
  2. In the Collection search bar, enter UChicago SSD and search
  3. Select UChicago SSD Shares from the results below

Note

The collection name may change in the future. The default view shows your home directory as stored on the Isilon.

  1. Click up one folder to view parent directories
  2. Click up one folder again to see the root directory. You should see both home and share folders
Navigation Timeout Issue

The first time you click "up one folder," the request may timeout due to the large number of folders in /home. Click Try again repeatedly until only your home directory appears. This may take several attempts. There is currently no fix other than reducing the number of folders in /home.

Accessing Lab Shares#

  1. Double-click share to view available lab shares
  2. Double-click any lab share you have access to in order to view its contents

Quick Navigation

  • Enter / in the path bar to jump to root
  • Enter /share to go directly to lab shares

Download Limitations#

HTTPS Transfer Subscription Required

The Download button on the right will be grayed out, as HTTPS transfer is a subscription-only feature.

Console and Endpoint Management#

Viewing Endpoints#

  1. Click the Console tab in the left sidebar (located above Settings and below Timers)
  2. Select Endpoints to view publicly-visible Globus endpoints

  3. In the search bar:

    • Uncheck "ADMINISTERED BY ME"
    • Enter UChicago SSD
    • Click search

  4. Select UChicago SSD from the results to view the Overview tab

Endpoint Configuration Tabs#

All properties in these tabs are configurable:

Tab Description
Overview General endpoint information and properties
Components Configured gateways and mapped collections
Storage Gateways Names and types of configured gateways
Nodes Data Transfer nodes, IP addresses, and data transfer ports
Collections All configured collections
Configuration Details

Click any element to display detailed information, which can be configured as needed.

Feature Limitations#

Subscription Features

  • Guest collections have been disabled
  • Features like MFA and High Assurance require a subscription

Account Management#

Managing Identities#

  1. Navigate to Settings → Account to view:
    • The identity you used to log in
    • Your primary identity (if you have linked identities)
    • Options to unlink non-primary identities using the trash can icon

Logging Out#

Click the LOGOUT tab in the lower left corner (door icon with arrow pointing out)

Additional Resources#

Need Help?

For more information about Globus features and configuration, visit the Globus Documentation.