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Getting Started

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AmSC access is currently available only to Genesis RFA Phase I teams that have been approved for MAG access. Please do not proceed with the instructions below until the project PI has completed the "Genesis RFA Phase I Teams: Genesis Resources Planning Questionnaire" and received confirmation that they are awarded a MAG exploratory project. AmSC will then contact the project PI with onboarding instructions once the project is approved for MAG.

Projects and Accounts (first steps)​

This section provides details on the procedures to request AmSC projects and accounts.   The section is separated into steps needed for Project PIs and Project Members.

Project Members start here​

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1Request AmSC AccessIn order to begin using the American Science Cloud, you will first need to request access. The access and login section below will guide you through applying for access, and then connecting.
2Log into the AmSC Account and Project Management PortalOnce your AmSC access has been approved, you can then log into the AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC. See the myAmSC portal login section below for details.
3Join an AmSC Project(s)In AmSC, projects are awarded resources to help accomplish goals within an approved scope. Before awarded resources can be used, you will need to join an existing project. See the join a project section below for details.
4Begin using AmSC ResourcesOnce you receive notice that your project access has been approved and created, you can begin using the project's awarded AmSC resources. See the viewing AmSC resources section below to see your project's resources. You can also view the individual resource pages for details, for example MAG.

Project PIs start here​

StepTaskNotes
1Request AmSC AccountIn order to begin using the American Science Cloud, you will first need an account with which to access the platform. The access and login section below will guide you through applying for an account, and then logging in once the account is created.
2Request AmSC ProjectIn AmSC, projects are awarded resources to help accomplish goals within an approved scope. Before awarded resources can be used, the project PI will need to request project creation. See the project requests section below for details.
3Approve Project MembersOnce an AmSC user has requested access to a project, the project's PI will then need to approve that access. As members apply, the PI must approve all requests. See the approving project membership requests below for more details.
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The AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC is your interface to request accounts, projects (PIs), approve access (PIs), monitor progress of your requests, and view your project’s awarded resources.

AmSC Single Sign-On (SSO) Description​

The American Science Cloud (AmSC) provides a Single Sign-On (SSO) service that allows AmSC users to access resources across the Department of Energy complex using existing institution credentials. The AmSC SSO uses PingIdentity to deliver a secure and scalable SSO platform.

Accepted Identities​

The AmSC SSO currently supports the following identity providers (IdPs): ANL, ALCF, LBNL, ORNL, OLCF, and SLAC. If your institution is not yet part of the federation, you will need to apply for an AmSC Account (see below)

Access & Login​

In order to begin using the American Science Cloud, you will need an account with which to access the platform. These instructions will guide you through requesting access, and then logging in once access has been approved.

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All AmSC users and PIs will need to request AmSC access. Requesting AmSC access is step one for everyone.

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You have two options when applying for a new AmSC account, Use your institutions's identity provider (IdP) or create a new AmSC account. Your IdP is preferred; only follow the process to create a new account if your IdP is not in the available list.

Apply for access to AmSC using your Institutional Login Credentials (BYOA: bring your own account model)​

Preferred Method

  1. Navigate to the AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC.
  2. Click Login with OIDC Credentials and search for your institution in the dropdown. This will redirect you to the login page for your institution. If you don't see your institution listed proceed to the "Apply for an AmSC Account" step below.
  3. Login with your institutional credentials.
  4. Complete the form requiring additional information and submit it. Remember to save the application confirmation number (UUID) for your records.
  5. Notification will be sent once the request is approved or rejected.
  6. If approved, use your OIDC credentials to log in to the AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC to join a project, apply for/manage a project, and update your profile.

Note: If you can authenticate using multiple IdPs, choose the one you use the most and remember to use the same going forward. Once your AmSC account is created, it will be associated with this IdP.

Apply for an AmSC Account if you institution is not listed​

Use this method only if your institution's Identity Provider (IdP) is not listed in the above. If your institution is not listed as an option via the Login with OIDC Credentials button, you will need to apply for an AmSC Account. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to the AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC.
  2. Click Account Application in the left navigation menu.
  3. Complete the application form and submit it. Remember to save the application confirmation number (UUID) for your records.
  4. Once received an email notification will be sent to the provided email and your request will enter the review process.
  5. An email notification will be sent once the account has been approved. Follow the steps in the email to create a password. The password must be at least 16-characters and contain uppercase and numeric.
  6. Once your password has been set, you can log into the AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC to join a project, apply for/manage a project, and update your profile.

Access Creation​

Once submitted, access requests will go throuth a reviewal and creation process. You will receive an email notification once your access has been created. The confirmation ID provided at submission and in the notification email can be used to monitor the access request in the myAmSC Portal.

Log into the AmSC Portal​

Once you have AmSC access, your next step will be to log in to the AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC. From the portal you can apply for access to an existing project, request a new project if you are the PI of a Genesis Mission awarded project, monitor your requests, view your project memberships, and view project allocations/accesses.

To log into the portal:

  1. Navigate to the AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC.
  2. Click Login with OIDC Credentials to log into the portal.
  3. Login with your institutions's identity provider (IdP) or AmSC account.

Projects​

In AmSC, projects are awarded resources to help accomplish goals within an approved scope.  Projects can be thought of as the container for resources and users.  Projects are awarded system access, tokens, allocations, and possibly other resources.   Users (accounts) must join a project to receive access to the project’s awarded resource.

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Resources are awarded to projects and not individuals.   Users must join a project to gain access to the project’s awarded resources.

Requesting AmSC Projects (PIs)​

Before users can join projects, the project's PI must first request for the awarded project to be created.

  1. Login to the AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC.
  2. Select New Project Application in the Forms section in the navigation bar on the left hand side menu.
  3. Enter the project details from your already approved award. Note, before a project can be created in AmSC, it must first have received a Genesis Mission RFA award.
  4. Notification email will be sent once the project is created.
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Projects must first receive an approved Genesis Mission RFA award before requesting an AmSC project.

Joining a Project​

Once the project PI has requested and the project has been creted (see above), project members can request access to the project.

  1. Login to the AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC.
  2. Click Join a Project in the Forms section in the navigation bar on the left hand side menu.
  3. Search for and select your project, then select your role in the project, and click submit.
  4. Notification email will be sent once the project PI approves (or rejects) the request.
  5. Begin using awarded resources once notified. Note: Please wait 15-mins after receiving the notification email before using allocated AmSC resources to ensure time for account propagation.

Project Roles​

Each project has three roles:

  • The Principal Investigator (PI) submits the project request, approves membership access, and is responsible for meeting the project goals and requirments.
  • The Co-PI role is available to assist the project PI. Members with the role can approve project membership requests and utilize the project's resources.
  • Project members have access the project's awarded resources.

Approving Project Membership Requests (PI or Co-PI)​

Once an AmSC user has requested access to a project, the project's PI or Co-PI will then need to approve or reject that access.

  1. Navigate to the myAmSC Portal.
  2. Select the needed project in the project dropdown located in the sidebar
  3. Click User Requests in the sidebar
  4. Locate the membership request in the table and click View Requests
  5. Use the form on the page to approve or reject the applicant's request to join your project
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The AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC is your interface to request accounts, projects (PIs), approve access (PIs), monitor progress of your requests, and view your project’s awarded resources.

Monitoring Access Requests​

The AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC Portal can be used to monitor your requests.

Monitor Account Requests​

When you appy for an AmSC account you will recieve a unique application ID. This confirmation ID can be used to monitor the application's progress through the process.

To see your account application's status

  1. Login to the myAmSC Portal.
  2. Navigate to the Check Status menu item
  3. Enter the Confirmation ID provided when you submitted your AmSC account application.

Monitor Request to Join a Project​

To see the status of your requests to join a project

  1. Login to the myAmSC Portal.
  2. Click My Requests in the My Accounts section in the navigation bar on the left hand side menu.
  3. The interface will show your requested project applications and requests to join projects.

Viewing Your AmSC Resources​

The AmSC Account and Project Management Portal myAmSC can be used to view your project memberships and resources awarded the project.

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Phase1 projects will have access to Model Access Gateway (MAG). See this page for details.

View your Project Memberships​

To see the status of your requests to join a project

  1. Login to the myAmSC Portal.
  2. Use the Login link with your AmSC userID to authenticate into the portal.
  3. Follow the Project Profile to view your requests.

View your associated Resources and Allocations​

To see the status of your requests to join a project

  1. Login to the myAmSC Portal.
  2. Use the Login link with your AmSC userID to authenticate into the portal.
  3. Follow the Project Profile to view your allocations and resources.