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You can return to the registration website at any time, in order to review your registration details, change/reset your service password or de-register from the service by yourself. Additionally the visit triggers an internal update of your data.
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== Prerequisites ==
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After having completed steps A+B please visit the '''[https://bwservices.uni-heidelberg.de bwForCluster Helix registration page bwServices]'''.


Steps A + B in the [[Registration/bwForCluster | registration process]] must be finished.
Do the following steps to complete registration:


== Registration Steps ==
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1. Select your home organization from the list on the main page and click '''Proceed''' or '''Fortfahren'''.
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[[File:BwIDM-login.png|center|600px|thumb|Select your home organization]]


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# Visit the bwForCluster Helix '''[https://bwservices.uni-heidelberg.de registration page bwServices]'''.
2. You will be directed to the ''Identity Provider'' of your home organization.
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#: [[File:bwServices_chooseHomeOrganisation.png|right|300px|thumb|Select your home organization]]
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Enter the username and password of your '''home organization''' (usually these credentials are also used for other services like email) and click '''Login/Einloggen'''.
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# '''Select your home organization''' from the list on the main page and click Proceed/Fortfahren. You will be directed to the ''Identity Provider'' of your home organization.

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# Enter the '''username and password''' of your home organization (usually these credentials are also used for other services like email) and click Login/Einloggen.
3. You will be redirected back to the registration page '''https://bwservices.uni-heidelberg.de'''.
When you log in to bwServices for the first time, an overview will appear, with the account information that your home institution submits to the system.
# When you log in to bwServices for the first time, an overview will appear, with the account information that your home institution submits to the system. Please verify that all data is valid and then click ''Continue/Weiter''.
# You will be redirected back to the bwServices main page. It shows all the statewide services you have access to. Click '''Register/Registrieren''' under the field labeled ''bwForCluster Helix''.
Please verify that all data is valid and then click '''Continue/Weiter'''.
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#: [[File:BwIDM-reg.png|center|frame|Register for Helix]]

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# bwForCluster Helix uses a '''2-factor authentication''' (2FA) mechanism to increase security.
4. After you have successfully logged into the bwServices, you will be greeted by a welcome screen that displays all the statewide services you have access to.
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#: If you have never registered a 2FA token on bwIDM, the following error message will appear:
There you will find a field labeled '''bwForCluster Helix'''.
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#: [[File:Bwidm-3-red.png|center|600px|thumb|Second factor missing.]]
Click '''Register/Registrieren''' to start the registration process.
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#: Use this '''[https://bwservices.uni-heidelberg.de/user/twofa.xhtml link]''' or select '''My Tokens''' in the main menu.
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[[File:BwIDM-reg.png|center|frame|Register for Helix]]
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#: To register a new token, please follow these '''[[Registration/2FA|instructions]]'''.
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#: Please complete this step before continuing.
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# Read the Terms of Use / Nutzungsbedingungen, place a check mark next to ''I have read and accepted the terms of use'' and click ''Register/Registrieren''.
[[Image:Attention.svg|center|25px]]
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# '''Set a service password''' for bwForCluster Helix and click ''Save/Speichern''.
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#: Be sure to use a secure password that is different from any other passwords you currently use or have used on other systems.
If you do not meet all the necessary requirements for a service, this will be shown on the registry page.
In this case please contact the service desk of your home organisation.
In some cases further information is given and should be executed or provided in your support ticket.
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5. bwForCluster Helix uses a '''2-factor authentication''' (2FA) mechanism to increase security.
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If you have never registered a 2FA token on bwIDM, the following error message will appear:
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[[File:Bwidm-3-red.png|center|600px|thumb|Second factor missing.]]

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Use this '''[https://bwservices.uni-heidelberg.de/user/twofa.xhtml link]''' or select '''My Tokens''' in the main menu.
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To register a new token, please follow these '''[[Registration/2FA|instructions]]'''.
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Please complete this step before continuing.

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6. Read the Terms of Use ('''Nutzungsbedingungen und -richtlinien'''), place a check mark next to '''I have read and accepted the terms of use''' and click '''Register/Registrieren'''.

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7. Set a service password for Helix and click '''Save/Speichern'''.
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Be sure to use a secure password that is different from any other passwords you currently use or have used on other systems.
[[File:BwIDM-passwd.png|center|600px|thumb|Set service password]]
[[File:BwIDM-passwd.png|center|600px|thumb|Set service password]]
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Setting a service password is mandatory for access to any bwForCluster.
The service password is your private password for accessing the bwForCluster Helix. Don't ever share it with anyone!
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== Registration Website bwServices ==
The registration website '''[https://bwservices.uni-heidelberg.de bwServices]''' offers the following functionality:
* Register for the service
* Set or change your service password
* Review your registration details
** In the case of access problems, you can find an error message here. It informs you about the solution. If this doesn't solve your problem, you can contact the service desk of your home organisation.
* De-register from the service

Latest revision as of 10:11, 16 May 2025


Prerequisites

Steps A + B in the registration process must be finished.

Registration Steps

  1. Visit the bwForCluster Helix registration page bwServices.
    Select your home organization
  2. Select your home organization from the list on the main page and click Proceed/Fortfahren. You will be directed to the Identity Provider of your home organization.
  3. Enter the username and password of your home organization (usually these credentials are also used for other services like email) and click Login/Einloggen.
  4. When you log in to bwServices for the first time, an overview will appear, with the account information that your home institution submits to the system. Please verify that all data is valid and then click Continue/Weiter.
  5. You will be redirected back to the bwServices main page. It shows all the statewide services you have access to. Click Register/Registrieren under the field labeled bwForCluster Helix.
    Register for Helix
  6. bwForCluster Helix uses a 2-factor authentication (2FA) mechanism to increase security.
    If you have never registered a 2FA token on bwIDM, the following error message will appear:
    Second factor missing.
    Use this link or select My Tokens in the main menu.
    To register a new token, please follow these instructions.
    Please complete this step before continuing.
  7. Read the Terms of Use / Nutzungsbedingungen, place a check mark next to I have read and accepted the terms of use and click Register/Registrieren.
  8. Set a service password for bwForCluster Helix and click Save/Speichern.
    Be sure to use a secure password that is different from any other passwords you currently use or have used on other systems.
Set service password
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The service password is your private password for accessing the bwForCluster Helix. Don't ever share it with anyone!

Registration Website bwServices

The registration website bwServices offers the following functionality:

  • Register for the service
  • Set or change your service password
  • Review your registration details
    • In the case of access problems, you can find an error message here. It informs you about the solution. If this doesn't solve your problem, you can contact the service desk of your home organisation.
  • De-register from the service
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