Sign Up

The majority of data on SoyKB is publicly viewable without an account, but certain private data requires an account with the appropriate permission level to view.

To register an account, visit the Registration Page and fill in the required information. Once you click "Submit" your account will be created and you will be able to log in using your selected username and password. No email verification is required to create a Public account, but email verification is required to request a higher access level.

Requesting a Higher Access Level

Once you have created an account, you may request a higher access level to view private data on SoyKB. In order to do this, you must visit your Account Information page by logging in, then clicking your username in the top-right corner of the site. On your Account Information page, you will see fields for updating your personal information, as well as requesting a higher access level.

Upon first visiting your Account Information page to request a higher access level, you must verify your email address through the verification steps indicated on your Account Information page. Once you have verified your account, you can select a higher access level to upgrade to. The access level descriptions are listed below:

Public

This access level is intended for all users other than the MSMC affiliated labs. This will only allow users to browse the publicly available experimental datasets which are part of SoyKB.

Public VIP

This access level is intended for all users other than the MSMC affiliated labs. This will only allow users to browse the publicly available experimental datasets which are part of SoyKB. With this access level users can enter comments and provide recommendations on gene families and annotations, etc. to other users of this level.

Private

This access level is intended for all MSMC affiliated labs and will provide labs with only browse and download limited access to the experimental data.

Private VIP

This access level is intended for all MSMC affiliated labs and will provide labs with advanced modify and comment access in addition to the browse and download access in Private. With this Access level users can enter comments and provide recommendations on gene families and annotations, etc. to other users of this level.


Once you have submitted your access level request, an administrator will review it and upgrade your account if appropriate.