Collaborator Account Request Policy

Creation date: 3/28/2023 1:33 PM    Updated: 8/7/2026 11:36 AM   account accounts collaborator

IT Collaborator Account Request Policy


CSHL requires requestors of collaborator accounts to follow the IT Collaborator Account Request Policy defined here. Collaborator accounts enable non-employees to access the CSHL network, storage, and integrated applications for approved CSHL business.


Collaborator accounts must be approved and managed by a designated CSHL authority through an IT account request process. Tickets for accounts must be submitted no later than one week prior to the desired use date. Each collaborator must provide their email, phone number, and a signed CSHL Computer Use Policy.


All account names will be auto-generated based on IT naming convention. Collaborator account end dates may not exceed 6 months.


The following information must be submitted by the CSHL authority requesting the account:

  • First Name and Last name
  • Contact Email Address (Professional or Business email)
  • Contact Phone number (Professional or Business phone number)
  • CSHL Point of Contact (the Dept. Head, PI or Designee requesting the account)
  • End date, not to exceed 6 months
  • Additional requirements: File Space, Shared Drives, Requester Access, Other Access

Please note: Access to High-Performance Compute Cluster is reserved for CSHL employees. 

For further inquiries please contact IT Department.