Submitting a Request for Titan Supercomputing Resources
This article covers how CSUF faculty, staff, management, teaching associates, and graduate assistants can submit a request for Titan Supercomputing resources, including requesting access on behalf of a student.
Titan Supercomputing Access Request Form
1. Navigate to the Titan Supercomputing website and click on the Access Request Form link.
- Navigate to the Titan Supercomputing website.
- Click on the Access Request Form link.
2. If you don't see the form, click the Log in link at the top right.
Typically you will see this error message if you are not already signed in to the campus portal.
2.1. Enter your campus username and password. Then click Login.
You may also be prompted to authenticate with Duo.
3. The form will appear and you can start filling it out.
What resource are you requesting?
If you use Nautilus or the National Research Platform (NRP) resources in your research, publications, or projects, please acknowledge their support appropriately. Instructions on how to cite Nautilus are available here: How to Acknowledge Support from NRP / Nautilus in Research Work?.
Visit the Titan Supercomputing website or contact [email protected] for more details.
1. First, select Nautilus as the HPC Type.
Which request type are you filling out?
The Request access for yourself option allows faculty to request resources other than what is already provided.
1. Select Request access for yourself.
2. Review the citation information, NRP FAQ, and the Nautilus Acceptable Use Policy. Then place a checkmark to agree to comply with the Acceptable Use Policy.
3. Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted.
- Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted.
- Your name will be populated in the Requested For field.
4. Select a namespace from the drop-down list.
5. Click Submit to submit your request.
6. You will see the RITM number assigned to your request and receive an email confirmation.
You will receive another email notification once your request has been completed.
The Request access on behalf of students option allows faculty to request access to resources for students who are assisting with research.
You will need to have the following information available for each student who needs access:
- Campus-Wide ID (CWID)
- CSUF email address
- Login ID
- First Name
- Last Name
1. Select Request access on behalf of student(s).
2. Review the citation information, NRP FAQ, and the Nautilus Acceptable Use Policy. Then place a checkmark to agree to comply with the Acceptable Use Policy.
3. Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted.
4. Choose how you want to enter the student information: enter information on an Excel spreadsheet or add each student one by one.
If you have a lot of students to add, the Excel spreadsheet is recommended. If you only have a few students to add, use the User list.
A. You can download an Excel template, add the student info, and then upload the spreadsheet.
OR
B. Add students one by one in the User List.
How are you adding students?
1. Click on the HERE link to download the Excel template.
2. Open the file once it's downloaded.
Depending on your web browser, you may see the downloaded file in your browser or in your Downloads folder.
3. Fill out each column for each student who needs access. Then save your changes.
4. Click Upload on the request form.
5. Navigate to the location where you saved the updated Excel file. Double click on the file to select it.
6. The file is attached. Within a few moments, you should see the student data populate in the User list.
1. Click on the Add button.
2. Enter the student's CWID and/or CSUF email address. After you hit the Tab key, the system will search for the student and automatically populate the results. Then click Add.
- Enter the student's CWID and/or CSUF email address. Then press the Tab key on your keyboard.
- Then click Add.
2.1. If the search doesn't locate the student, please double check with the student to make sure you have the correct CWID/email address.
3. Continue adding students using the Add button until you are done.
5. Select a namespace from the drop-down list.
6. Click Submit to submit your request.
7. You will see the RITM number assigned to your request and receive an email confirmation.
You will receive another email notification once your request has been completed.
The Student account research renewal option allows faculty to renew access to resources for students who are assisting with research.
Note that access must be renewed each semester.
You will need to have the following information available for each student who needs access:
- Campus-Wide ID (CWID)
- CSUF email address
- Login ID
- First Name
- Last Name
1. Select Student account research renewal.
2. Review the citation information, NRP FAQ, and the Nautilus Acceptable Use Policy. Then place a checkmark to agree to comply with the Acceptable Use Policy.
3. Choose how you want to enter the student information: enter information on an Excel spreadsheet or add each student one by one.
If you have a lot of students to add, the Excel spreadsheet is recommended. If you only have a few students to add, use the User list.
A. You can download an Excel template, add the student info, and then upload the spreadsheet.
OR
B. Add students one by one in the User List.
How are you adding students?
1. Click on the HERE link to download the Excel template.
2. Open the file once it's downloaded.
Depending on your web browser, you may see the downloaded file in your browser or in your Downloads folder.
3. Fill out each column for each student who needs access. Then save your changes.
4. Click Upload on the request form.
5. Navigate to the location where you saved the updated Excel file. Double click on the file to select it.
6. The file is attached. Within a few moments, you should see the student data populate in the User list.
1. Click on the Add button.
2. Enter the student's CWID and/or CSUF email address. After you hit the Tab key, the system will search for the student and automatically populate the results. Then click Add.
- Enter the student's CWID and/or CSUF email address. Then press the Tab key on your keyboard.
- Then click Add.
2.1. If the search doesn't locate the student, please double check with the student to make sure you have the correct CWID/email address.
3. Continue adding students using the Add button until you are done.
4. Click Submit to submit your request.
5. You will see the RITM number assigned to your request and receive an email confirmation.
You will receive another email notification once your request has been completed.
1. First, select Turing as the HPC Type.
Which request type are you filling out?
The Request access for yourself option allows faculty to request resources other than what is already provided.
1. Select Request access for yourself.
2. Create SSH Keys for your request.
You can click on the link on the request form to access the documentation on creating SSH keys. The guides are also linked below for you:
3. Once you have your public key information, click Upload.
4. Navigate to where you saved your public SSH key and double click on the file.
The file you are looking for is the .pub file you created.
5. Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted and the application(s) that will be used.
You can click on the TSC Turing website link to view the current list of applications.
- Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted and the application(s) that will be used.
- Your name will be populated in the Requested For field.
6. Click Submit to submit your request.
7. You will see the RITM number assigned to your request and receive an email confirmation.
You will receive another email notification once your request has been completed.
The Request access on behalf of students option allows faculty to request access to resources for students who are enrolled in their course(s).
You will need to have the following information available for each student who needs access:
- Campus-Wide ID (CWID)
- CSUF email address
- Login ID
- First Name
- Last Name
1. Select Request access on behalf of student(s).
2. Enter the course number that the students are enrolled in.
3. Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted and the application(s) that will be used.
You can click on the TSC Turing website link to view the current list of applications.
- Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted and the application(s) that will be used.
- Your name will be populated in the Requested For field.
4. Choose how you want to enter the student information: enter information on an Excel spreadsheet or add each student one by one.
If you have a lot of students to add, the Excel spreadsheet is recommended. If you only have a few students to add, use the User list.
A. You can download an Excel template, add the student info, and then upload the spreadsheet.
OR
B. Add students one by one in the User List.
How are you adding students?
1. Click on the HERE link to download the Excel template.
2. Open the file once it's downloaded.
Depending on your web browser, you may see the downloaded file in your browser or in your Downloads folder.
3. Fill out each column for each student who needs access. Then save your changes.
4. Click Upload on the request form.
5. Navigate to the location where you saved the updated Excel file. Double click on the file to select it.
6. The file is attached. Within a few moments, you should see the student data populate in the User list.
1. Click on the Add button.
2. Enter the student's CWID and/or CSUF email address. After you hit the Tab key, the system will search for the student and automatically populate the results. Then click Add.
- Enter the student's CWID and/or CSUF email address. Then press the Tab key on your keyboard.
- Then click Add.
2.1. If the search doesn't locate the student, please double check with the student to make sure you have the correct CWID/email address.
3. Continue adding students using the Add button until you are done.
5. Click Submit to submit your request.
6. You will see the RITM number assigned to your request and receive an email confirmation.
NOTE: Each of the students on your request will get an email notification asking them to create and submit a public SSH key to the request itself. It is highly recommended that you inform your students about the email notification and that they need to complete the steps.
The Software/Application option allows faculty to request additional software/applications be added to Turing.
1. Select Software/Application.
2. Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted and the application(s) that will be used.
You can click on the TSC Turing website link to view the current list of applications.
3. Enter the details about the software/application you are requesting.
- Select if the request type is CPU, GPU, or both.
- Provide a brief description of the software/app and what it does.
- Enter the URL that provides technical information on the software/app.
- Enter any pre-requisites for the software/app such as software library or parameter.
4. Click Submit to submit your request.
5. You will see the RITM number assigned to your request and receive an email confirmation.
1. First, select Kepler as the HPC Type.
Which request type are you filling out?
The Request access for yourself option allows faculty to request resources other than what is already provided.
1. Select Request access for yourself.
2. Create SSH Keys for your request.
You can click on the link on the request form to access the documentation on creating SSH keys. The guides are also linked below for you:
3. Once you have your public key information, click Upload.
4. Navigate to where you saved your public SSH key and double click on the file.
The file you are looking for is the .pub file you created.
5. Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted and the application(s) that will be used.
You can click on the TSC Turing website link to view the current list of applications.
- Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted and the application(s) that will be used.
- Your name will be populated in the Requested For field.
6. Click Submit to submit your request.
7. You will see the RITM number assigned to your request and receive an email confirmation.
You will receive another email notification once your request has been completed.
The Request access on behalf of students option allows faculty to request access to resources for students who are enrolled in their course(s).
You will need to have the following information available for each student who needs access:
- Campus-Wide ID (CWID)
- CSUF email address
- Login ID
- First Name
- Last Name
1. Select Request access on behalf of student(s).
2. Enter the course number that the students are enrolled in.
3. Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted and the application(s) that will be used.
You can click on the TSC Turing website link to view the current list of applications.
- Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted and the application(s) that will be used.
- Your name will be populated in the Requested For field.
4. Choose how you want to enter the student information: enter information on an Excel spreadsheet or add each student one by one.
If you have a lot of students to add, the Excel spreadsheet is recommended. If you only have a few students to add, use the User list.
A. You can download an Excel template, add the student info, and then upload the spreadsheet.
OR
B. Add students one by one in the User List.
How are you adding students?
1. Click on the HERE link to download the Excel template.
2. Open the file once it's downloaded.
Depending on your web browser, you may see the downloaded file in your browser or in your Downloads folder.
3. Fill out each column for each student who needs access. Then save your changes.
4. Click Upload on the request form.
5. Navigate to the location where you saved the updated Excel file. Double click on the file to select it.
6. The file is attached. Within a few moments, you should see the student data populate in the User list.
1. Click on the Add button.
2. Enter the student's CWID and/or CSUF email address. After you hit the Tab key, the system will search for the student and automatically populate the results. Then click Add.
- Enter the student's CWID and/or CSUF email address. Then press the Tab key on your keyboard.
- Then click Add.
2.1. If the search doesn't locate the student, please double check with the student to make sure you have the correct CWID/email address.
3. Continue adding students using the Add button until you are done.
5. Click Submit to submit your request.
6. You will see the RITM number assigned to your request and receive an email confirmation.
NOTE: Each of the students on your request will get an email notification asking them to create and submit a public SSH key to the request itself. It is highly recommended that you inform your students about the email notification and that they need to complete the steps.
The Software/Application option allows faculty to request additional software/applications be added to Turing.
1. Select Software/Application.
2. Enter a brief explanation of the research that will be conducted and the application(s) that will be used.
You can click on the TSC Turing website link to view the current list of applications.
3. Enter the details about the software/application you are requesting.
- Select if the request type is CPU, GPU, or both.
- Provide a brief description of the software/app and what it does.
- Enter the URL that provides technical information on the software/app.
- Enter any pre-requisites for the software/app such as software library or parameter.
4. Click Submit to submit your request.
5. You will see the RITM number assigned to your request and receive an email confirmation.
Student Instructions
After a faculty member submits a Turing or Kepler request for their students, the students will receive an email notification to create a public SSH key and upload it to the request.
1. You will receive a notification to create an SSH key after your faculty submits a request for you to have access. Click on the link to the TSC Turing webpage to access user guides on creating SSH keys.
Save this email notification! You'll need to refer back to it later.
2. Create your SSH keys using the relevant instructions for your device (Windows or Mac).
You can click on the link to the TSC Turing webpage in the email to access the documentation on creating SSH keys. The guides are also linked below for you:
3. Once you have your public key information, return to the email notification and click on the link to view the requested item.
4. If prompted, enter your campus username and password. Then click Login.
You may also be prompted to authenticate with Duo.
5. Click on the paperclip icon to attach your public SSH key.
6. Navigate to where you saved your public SSH key and double click on the file.
The file you are looking for is the .pub file you created.
7. You will see a confirmation that your file was attached and you will see it attached in the REQ section. You're done! You can close this window/tab.
Your faculty will get an email once the entire request is complete.
Need More Help?
For questions or support, contact [email protected] or visit the Titan Supercomputing Center website.