Requesting access

Ensuring that data is used appropriately is a core principle of Databrary. Users are be required to register an account and obtain authorization to gain access to most materials. Of course, all users, authorized or unauthorized, are bound by the Terms and Conditions of Use.

Registering for Databrary Access As Affiliates

To start the authorization process on Databrary, please complete the Registration Form or click on the green 'Register' button or click on 'register' on the top right of the menu bar at databrary.org.

Figure 1: Image from Databrary home page

Creating an account

Fill out the Create Account form with your full name, valid institutional email address, and the name of your research institution.

Figure 2: Creating a Databrary account

Read the Databrary Access Agreement, Annex I, Annex II, and Annex III and check the box to agree to the access terms.

Figure 3: Duplicate image of getting started

Go to your email box, locate the auto-generated email from Databrary, and confirm your email. If you don’t receive the email within a few minutes, check your spam folder.

Figure 4: Databrary screen indicating confirmation email has been sent
Figure 5: Sample Databrary registration email

Choosing a password

Next, please choose a password.

Important

We strongly recommend using a password generation or manager program or the password manager built-in to many modern web browsers. Keep your account credentials secret and do not share them with anyone. Each Databrary user must have their own login and password.

Figure 6: Databrary Set Password screen

Requesting authorization

Every Databrary user who seeks access to restricted data must request and be granted authorization for that access. As a restricted access data library, Databrary need to make sure that users are empowered to follow the guidelines for accessing the data.

Important

Remember, Authorized Investigators must secure authorization from an institution; Affiliate must secure authorization from an Authorized Investigator! If you are not certain of your status, review Determine Rsearchers Status.

Please read the requirements for Affiliates.Choose the radio button that accurately reflects your qualifications.

Figure 7: Databrary Request Authorization screen

Submit Authorization

Tip

It’s time for you to contact your supervisor (Authorized Investigators) for authorization. You will need authorization for further storing, sharing, or resuing data. You may also set up your Databrary profile while authorization is pending.

Awaiting authorization

Stay tuned while waiting

Stay tuned while waiting, the process of securing authorization can take a few hours, or a few days or weeks. Institutions that have many active Databrary users are familiar with the system and usually process authorization requests quickly.

The Databrary staff will work closely with you to expedite your authorization.

Once authorized, you will receive an email confirmation.

Screenshots of authorization confirmed email