Storage – Cloud Storage for Laptops (Seafile)

We have a cloud storage platform for all members of the IPPP, the platform will work on most Operating Systems and works similar to dropbox.

Users get a default allocation of 30GB with a limited availability to expand, by default there is a 30 day file history to self recover from and we back the system up daily in case of a disaster.

Setup Guide

1. First time users should visit and login to Seafile first at https://seafile.ippp.dur.ac.uk
2. Install the Seafile Client
3. Upon adding an account, click “Single Sign On” at the bottom left
4. Set the Seafile server as https://seafile.ippp.dur.ac.uk
5. A window will pop up asking for your IPPP credentials (and possibly your OTP).
6. Add your directories as a library (you can select “Use existing directory”).

Download

The latest client should already be available on the IPPP Desktops.

Please visit the Seafile Website for the latest desktop and mobile clients – https://www.seafile.com/en/download/

We recommend using the Sync Client as this is the most stable and mature product.

Legacy Seafile

The old seafile system is due for retirement; please use the guide above and migrate to the new system or risk losing data.

Setup Guide (Legacy)

1. Install the Seafile Client
2. Set the Seafile server as https://seafile.dur.scotgrid.ac.uk
3. Login with the credentials we provided.
4. Add your directories as a library.