Access Data

Transferring very large files or many (hundreds or thousands) of files into or out of the portal web interface can be suboptimal. Third-party SCP clients can make the process faster and more efficient.

For educators who are familiar with Cyberduck, or would like to use Cyberduck to access files stored in the UTRC Portal, follow our guide below. Cyberduck is a free graphical tool for data transfer and an alternative to using the command line. With a drag-and-drop interface, it is easy to transfer a file from the UTRC Portal to your local system. You can use Cyberduck for Windows or macOS.

Windows Cyberduck

Download and install Cyberduck for Windows on your local machine.

Click Open Connection in the top left corner of your Cyberduck window.

To setup a connection, select SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) from the drop-down menu and type in the server name data.tacc.utexas.edu. Add your TACC username and password in the spaces provided. If the More Options area is not shown, click the small triangle button to expand the window; this will allow you to enter the path to your UTRC project directory (ex. /corral-repl/tacc/aci/UTRC/projects/UTRC-ProjectIDNumber) so that when Cyberduck opens the connection you will immediately be in the UTRC project folder on Corral. Remember to replace ProjectIDNumber with the correct number of the project folder you wish to connect to. Click the Connect button to open your connection.

To Identify Project ID Numbers:

Instructors & Students: If you are the PI of the project folder, you can find the Project ID Number by navigating to the My Projects section of the UTRC Portal. The unique Project ID Number of each project is listed under Project Id in the second column. Otherwise, you will have to contact the PI of the project folder you wish to connect to via Cyberduck to receive the Project ID Number.

Note: The PI of the project folder you wish to connect to via Cyberduck will provide you with the Project ID Number to be used in the path. For example, if your PI has a project called Example Project with a corresponding Project ID Number of 26, the path to Example Project would be /corral-repl/tacc/aci/UTRC/projects/UTRC-26.

You will be prompted to “allow unknown fingerprint…” upon connection. Select allow and enter your TACC token value.

Once connected, you can navigate through your remote file hierarchy using familiar graphical navigation techniques. You may also drag-and-drop files from your local computer into the Cyberduck window to transfer files to Corral.

macOS Cyberduck

Download and install Cyberduck for macOS on your local machine.

Once installed, go to Bookmark > New Bookmark to setup a connection.

Note: You cannot select Open Connection in the top left corner of your Cyberduck window as macOS’ setup screen is missing the More Options button.

To setup a connection using New Bookmark, select SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) from the drop-down menu. Type in the server name data.tacc.utexas.edu. Add your TACC username and password in the spaces provided. If the More Options area is not shown, click the small triangle or button to expand the window; this will allow you to enter the path to your transfer directory (ex. /corral-repl/tacc/aci/UTRC/projects/UTRC-ProjectIDNumber) so that when Cyberduck opens the connection you will immediately be in the UTRC project folder on Corral. Remember to replace ProjectIDNumber with the correct number of the project folder you wish to connect to. As you fill out the information, Cyberduck will be creating the bookmark for you. Exit out of the setup screen and click on your newly created bookmark to launch the connection.

To Identify Project ID Numbers:

Instructors & Students: If you are the PI of the project folder, you can find the Project ID Number by navigating to the My Projects section of the UTRC Portal. The unique Project ID Number of each project is listed under Project Id in the second column. Otherwise, you will have to contact the PI of the project folder you wish to connect to via Cyberduck to receive the Project ID Number.

Note: The PI of the project folder you wish to connect to via Cyberduck will provide you with the Project ID Number to be used in the path. For example, if your PI has a project called Example Project with a corresponding Project ID Number of 26, the path to Example Project would be /corral-repl/tacc/aci/UTRC/projects/UTRC-26.

You will be prompted to “allow unknown fingerprint…” upon connection. Select allow and enter your TACC token value.

Once connected, you can navigate through your remote file hierarchy using familiar graphical navigation techniques. You may also drag-and-drop files from your local computer into the Cyberduck window to transfer files to Corral.

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