Information for Users

Everything you need to know about using the Nimbus Data Delivery Portal.

Getting Started

Welcome, ! Nimbus - The Data Delivery System for the Bioinformatics Core Facility, Linköping Universityis designed to make handle secure data storage, management and distribution. Here is how you can quickly get started with the system.

1
Access Your Workspace

Navigate to the Workspace tab in the navbar. This is your personal file management area where you can see all your active projects.

2
Create or Upload

Use the "New" button to create folders or upload files. You can even drag and drop entire folders directly into the browser window.

3
Stay Notified

Check the dashboard or the news section in the Help menu for updates on your data processing and system maintenance.

Security & MFA

We take data security seriously. Your account is protected by mandatory Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).

Email OTP

The default method. A numeric code is sent to your registered email address every time you sign in.

Authenticator App

The recommended method. Use Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator for instant, offline codes. Enable this in Account Settings.

Your Workspace

The Nimbus File Explorer is a powerful tool for managing your datasets without leaving the browser.

Dual Views

Switch between grid view (best for visual scanning) and list view (best for detailed file info).

Smart Shortcuts

Use the "Recent" sidebar tab to quickly find files you worked on earlier today.

Folder Uploads

Save time by uploading entire directory structures while preserving folder names.

Sharing Data

Collaborating is easy with our built-in sharing features. You can share any folder or particlur file with another registered Nimbus user.

To share, select a folder and choose "Manage Sharing". You will need the recipient's email or username.
Permission Levels: Standard
  • View: Recipient can see the files but not download or edit.
  • Download: Recipient can view and download all contents.
Permission Levels: Advanced
Advanced permissions can be granted by the system administrators. NOTE: If you share a folder with advanced permissions, the recipient will have full control (including deletion of all files and sub-folders).
  • Upload: Recipient can contribute files to the folder.
  • Manage: Recipient has full control (including deletion of all files and sub-folders).

Storage & Policies

Nimbus is built on high-performance storage servers, but it is not intended for long-term archiving.

Important Policies:
  • Retention: Data is archived 90 days after project completion unless an extension is requested.
  • Trash: Deleted items are held for 30 days before being permanently erased.
  • Backup: Users are responsible for maintaining their own local copies of critical results.
  • VPN: A LiU-VPN connection is required for all access to the system.