GHGA User Documentation

Welcome to the GHGA User Documentation. On these pages you will find relevant information on services provided by GHGA - the German Human Genome-Phenome Archive.

Limitations on External Submissions - November 2024

GHGA has only recently launched the functionality of the GHGA Data Portal. Our ongoing efforts concentrate on improving the data upload processes and the overall user experience for external submissions. In general, data upload by external users is not yet possible as it includes manual steps. See also this section in our FAQ and the respective user story.

Getting Started - User Stories

The GHGA Data Portal supports researchers in browsing, accessing, and submitting human omics data under controlled access. This section provides step-by-step guidance for different user stories.

1. Browsing Data – Search and filter available datasets to find relevant research data. Learn how to navigate the GHGA Data Portal efficiently.
2. Accessing Data – Follow this step-by-step process to request dataset access, including login requirements and approval workflows.
3. Submitting Data – Understand the submission process, including metadata preparation, file uploads, and necessary legal agreements.
4. Data Use & Access Guide – Learn about suggested ethical standards, decision-making criteria, and policies for handling access requests.

GHGA Terms of Use

The GHGA Terms of Use define the services offered by the GHGA Consortium and the performance levels of those services that users can expect. They also define the conditions that apply to users when using GHGA.

Contact

Please reach out to the GHGA Helpdesk for any questions on GHGA.

Funding

The GHGA Consortium is not an independent legal entity but an association of research institutions from all over Germany. It is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) as part of GHGA – The German Human Genome-Phenome Archive (www.ghga.de, Grant Number 441914366 (NFDI 1/1)).