What are the different account types on the ODC?
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We have several different authentication steps and account types in the ODC to help protect unpublished data. You gain more access and functions as you are approved to the next account type.
Requirement: Email verification upon signing up
Functions: As a registered user, you have Basic Access and can only explore and download published datasets.
Requirement:
Be a Registered User
Approval from ODC oversight committee
Functions: As a community member, you have Community Access where the other ODC members can directly share their datasets with you, including their unpublished datasets (feature under development).
Requirement:
Be a Community Member
Join/Create a lab - requires approval by the Principal Investigator (PI) of the lab on ODC OR requires approval from the ODC oversight committee if creating a new lab
Functions: As a full access member, you can upload, share, release, and publish your datasets. Additionally, you can explore and access unpublished datasets released into the Community data space.