PLGrid PLGrid Documentation

Account

A PLGrid user Account is essential for gaining access to the computing infrastructure. It enables the use of supercomputing resources (e.g., Ares, Athena, Helios, Lem, Lumi, Tryton Plus) and mass storage systems (e.g., Object Storage). Having an active account is the first step before applying for a Grant and before starting your computations via the SLURM queuing system.

Key account management principles

  • Uniqueness: Every user may only possess a single PLGrid Account.
  • Requirements: Access to the resources is limited to users with an active PLGrid affiliation—see the Affiliation section for more information.
  • Data Editing: All changes to personal data, contact information, or Affiliation details are managed directly within the PLGrid Portal, in your Profile.
  • Access Loss: In the event of login issues or loss of account access, the user must immediately contact Helpdesk.

Last update: June 16, 2026