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| Anonymous | Registered | Certified | Validated |
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View public Wiki wiki pages | X | X | X | X |
Browse Public Project Catalogpublic project catalog | X | X | X | X |
Browse Public File Catalogpublic file catalog | X | X | X | X |
Create a Projectproject |
| X | X | X |
Add Wiki Contentwiki content |
| X | X | X |
Download Filesfiles/Tablestables* |
| X | X | X |
Upload Filesfiles/Tablestables |
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| X | X |
Create Foldersfolders | X | X | ||
Add Provenanceprovenance |
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| X | X |
Upload Docker Containerscontainers | X | X | ||
Request Access access to Bridge data | X |
*Your ability to download a File or Table depends a file or table depends on your Synapse user type, local sharing settings, AND fulfilling the Conditions for Use, if any, of the File or Tablethe file or table.
Anonymous
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users
Anyone can browse Synapse anonymously to review the platform features and resources, including the catalog of public Projectspublic projects, Files files, and Tablesand tables. However, some data is completely hidden from anonymous view. Additionally, anonymous users cannot create Projects in create projects in Synapse, add Wiki contentadd wiki content, comment in a discussion forums, nor can they upload or download Files or Tablesdownload files or tables.
Registered
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users
Registered users can create Projects and Wikiscreate projects and wikis. They can collaborate with other registered users and create Synapse Teamsteams. Registered users can also download publicly available data and, if they fulfill the Conditions for Use, they can also access controlled data.
Become a Registered Userregistered user.
Certified
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users
Certified users have access to full Synapse functionality, including the ability to upload Files files and Tables tables as well as create Foldersfolders. To become certified, you must take a short quiz about the Synapse Commons Data Use Procedure. This activity ensures that you understand the rules and policies that govern data sharing on Synapse. The quiz is 15 questions and should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
Become a Certified Usercertified user.
Validated Users
Certified users can apply to have their user profile validated. A Synapse user with a validated profile is eligible to request access to Bridge data. Bridge is a platform designed to support biomedical data collected via self-guided mobile applications.
To validate your profile, you will need to establish your identity by providing a combination of profile information, your ORCID, a signed Synapse Pledge, and an external credential. These steps enable greater transparency within the research community, promoting a reciprocal relationship between you and participants as data donors. You will need a validated profile prior to requesting access to Bridge data.
Get Your Profile Validated
Go to the settings area of On your Synapse profile homepage by clicking , click your name/picture on upper banner of the screen, then select Settings. Use the links in the Profile Validation box to:
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You will receive a notification email when your profile has been validated and a badge will appear on your Synapse profile homepage.
User
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responsibilities
Regardless of your user status, you are solely responsible for your actions on Synapse. You are required to abide by the Synapse Terms and Conditions of Use and all policies and principles described in the Synapse governance documents. We strongly encourage you to familiarize yourself with these documents. Please contact the Synapse Access and Compliance Team (act@synapse.org) if you have any questions.
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