> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://uaf-rcs.gitbook.io/uaf-rcs-hpc-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://uaf-rcs.gitbook.io/uaf-rcs-hpc-docs/request-an-account.md).

# Request an Account

Process to request a UAF RCS account with access to HPC, Storage, and/or hosting services.

## UAF Affiliated Researcher

As an existing UAF Affiliated Researcher (a UAF faculty, staff, or student with an **ACTIVE** UA Identity / Username), the Sponsoring Faculty must fill out the form on our website, listed [HERE](https://www.gi.alaska.edu/form/user-account-application-rcs-). We will then process the ticket and provision the requested account.

Please be advised that in order to add the Sponsored User to an associated project, the PI must either submit this form itself, or directly approve adding them to the project.

## Sponsored Researcher (non-affiliated)

A Sponsored Researcher (an external non-UA associate with **NO UA IDENTITY** or an **INACTIVE** \[previous] UA Identity / Username) requires official sponsorship from an existing UAF Affiliated Researcher (Faculty only).

Please read the section below on how to create request accounts.

## How to request a Sponsored Researcher Account

In order to use the form above, you must have an active UA Identity and be a current UAF member/affiliate. If both of these conditions do not apply, you must request a sponsored UA Identity from the UAF Registrar or reactivate a previous UA ID. Due to the complexity of creating UA Identities through the UA System workflow, we now provide the forms directly to Sponsoring Faculty to complete.

To request an account, the Sponsoring Faculty will need to complete the following forms in this order:

1. Submit a ticket with NTS to create the UA Identity: [Affiliate Account Request](https://service.alaska.edu/TDClient/39/Portal/Requests/TicketRequests/NewForm?ID=276\&RequestorType=ServiceOffering) OR if the account already exists then submit a ticket with NTS to reactivate the UA identity: [Modify Account Access](https://service.alaska.edu/TDClient/39/Portal/Requests/TicketRequests/NewForm?ID=PYp7B91BWaE_\&RequestorType=ServiceOffering\&SIDs=130)
   * Have the Sponsored User set their UA Account Password by hitting the "Forgot Password" link on NTS's website once NTS completes your request: [ELMO - Easy Login Maintenance Option](https://elmo.alaska.edu/)
   * If they run into issues using this service, please have them contact NTS directly at [907-450-8300](tel:907-370-3015)
2. Submit a request for an RCS User Account: [RCS User Account Application](https://www.gi.alaska.edu/form/user-account-application-rcs-)

Once these steps are completed, they will be able to log into the UA VPN and all assigned RCS systems. If you have any questions, please contact us at [uaf-rcs@alaska.edu ](<mailto:uaf-rcs@alaska.edu >)or [907-450-8602](tel:907-450-8602).

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After all these tasks have been completed, the new account will be established and active on the services requested.
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