How to start

First steps to becoming a CSC user and starting to use our computing and data management services

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Find out whether you can use CSC’s services free-of-charge

Our services are primarily intended for research and education use, in which case they are typically free-of-charge.
 In certain circumstances, our services can also be sold for commercial use.

Free-of-charge use Commercial use of CSC’s services
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Find the right services for your needs

To find services that suit your needs, browse our service catalog, or take a look at example use cases.

Service catalog Use cases
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Create a CSC user account and project

Using most CSC services requires a CSC user account and project. CSC accounts and projects are managed in our customer portal, MyCSC. You can either create a new project, or join an existing one. Detailed instructions are available in our user guide, Docs CSC.

Instructions in Docs CSC MyCSC customer portal
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Plan your data management

Research data management (RDM) involves managing and organizing data during and after the active phase of a project. It is important to plan your data management before starting your research.

CSC’s services for research data management Tips for data management in Docs CSC
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Start using the services!

User guides, tutorials and other useful information about how to use CSC’s services is available in Docs CSC. If you get stuck, please contact CSC Service Desk. We are happy to help!

User guides and tutorials in Docs CSC Contact CSC Service Desk Attend our trainings to level up your skills