# eLabFTW

{bdg-primary}`Service of Kiel University`

[eLabFTW](https://www.elabftw.net/) is an electronic lab notebook (ELN) tool that
provides a user-friendly platform for researchers to organise and manage their laboratory
data, experiments, and results. It is designed to improve the efficiency and transparency
of laboratory work by allowing researchers to record, store, and access their data
electronically, in real-time, from any location. By utilising eLabFTW, you can streamline
your laboratory workflows, increase productivity, and ensure the reproducibility
and integrity of your results.

More information can be found in the [service description](https://www.rz.uni-kiel.de/de/angebote/forschungsdaten/Elektronisches%20Laborbuch).

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The CRC 1461 has chosen to use eLabFTW as a recommended ELN solution for its researchers.
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## Access

You can find the central eLabFTW instance of Kiel University at: [https://elabftw.uni-kiel.de/](https://elabftw.uni-kiel.de/)

To log in, select the LDAP option and provide your user identifier or email and corresponding
CIM password. This will allow you to access the eLabFTW instance and begin using
it for your laboratory work. If you have any questions or issues with accessing the
instance, please don't hesitate to [contact](../misc/contact.md) us for assistance.

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{octicon}`key;1em;sd-text-info` Access is permitted for all employees and students.
Please note, that access must be requested. To request access, please fill out the
[request form](https://www.rz.uni-kiel.de/en/about-us/terms-and-policies/forms/sign-up?set_language=en)
(No. 32).

{octicon}`lock;1em;sd-text-info` The service can only be accessed from the university
network. Therefore, a VPN connection is required for connections from locations outside
the university (e.g. from home).
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