Accessing and requesting Project Data Storage space

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July 2, 2025

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July 11, 2025

Accessing the Project Data Storage (U:) drive

TU Delft network drives are automatically mounted on TU Delft-managed computers (running Windows) when connected to the TU Delft network (dastud, eduVPN).

On macOS and Linux, there are a few additional steps needed to access Project Drives. The instructions can be found here. (Last updated: August 2024)

It can also be accessed through webdata.tudelft.nl using a WebDAV web link staff-umbrella. Some systems also support the client WebDrive. To mount on a TU Delft Virtual Private Server, first follow the instructions here, and then the instructions in the next guide Mount Project Drive on server.

Reminder

If you are accessing the Project Data Storage (U:) drive from outside the TU Delft network (e.g., from home), you need to connect to eduVPN beforehand.

Requesting Project Data Storage (U:) space

Prerequisites

  • TU Delft NetID
  • (Optional) A list of TU Delft collaborators who should have read/write access to it

Steps

  1. Request the storage via the TU Delft ICT form on TopDesk.
  2. Fill out and send the form according to your data storage preferences and requirements.
  3. Access your data storage.

Step 1. Request storage via the TU Delft ICT form on TopDesk

You can make a request for data storage via a form available on the TopDesk self-service portal (requires NetID sign-in); navigate to:

Home ⇾ ICT services ⇾ IT for Research ⇾ Data storage for Research: Project data (U:) ⇾ ICT: Request Research Data Storage.

Step 2. Fill out and send the form according to your data storage preferences and requirements

The form is divided into three sections: “Caller”, “Information about requester and data”, and “Data for a research project”.

The Caller section should contain the contact information of the main administrator of this server. If you select your name, the fields below should be auto-populated with your building, phone number, email, department/program, organizational unit, and (sometimes) room.

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In the next part, Information about requester and data, you choose your preferences about data preservation. The first question asks whether you are setting up new storage or want to change existing storage (or end it). The next questions are about the availability, classification and retention. There are information bubbles next to the choices and clarifications at the beginning of the form.

Lastly, in the section Data for a research project you need to provide information about your project. You will need to provide a description of the project, the name of the project, initial and future storage needs, and a corresponding person for handover if you leave TU Delft. Additionally, you have the option to choose whether you want to be able to share the data with external users.

Step 3. Access your data storage

After submitting the request, you will receive a response from ICT. Once approval is granted, you can access your Project Data Storage as described above.