ASGC Resource Usage Policy

ASGC supports HPC & Cloud computing need for various research groups in Academia Sinica. If your group are interested in using ASGC resources, please send to DiCOS-Support@twgrid.org a request to create your Group account. Your members should register to your Group when applying their DiCOS accounts.

Group Policy Statement

  • A Group Monthly Billing will be sent to PI's email every month.
  • PI will approve members' applications of DiCOS accounts.
  • PI can check member's usage in a daily & monthly based via Group Usage page.
  • PI will be given rights of access controls to manage member's computing & storage usage via Group Usage Mangement.
  • Please refers Resource page to the Pricing model.

User Policy Statement

Apply your DiCOS account via webpage shown below. You will be asked to register in a Group, and your access & usage will be supervised by your Group PI.

Account Application

  • Account Application via https://canew.twgrid.org/ApplyAccount/ApplyAccount.php
  • Your account application will be approved by Group PI. If your application has been pending, please confirm if it is approved by your PI. For further questions, please contact DiCOS-Support@twgrid.org.

Password & Account Expiration

  • Account has 180 days validation from the date approved. (Since Jan. 15 2025)
  • Password & Account Expiry Notification: Emails will be sent on 7 days, 15 days and 30 days to expiration. Please extend by the instructions via https://canew.twgrid.org/ApplyAccount/nocertModify.php.
  • Reactivate Your Expired Account: You are allowed to reactivate the account within 6 months of expiration via https://canew.twgrid.org/ApplyAccount/nocertModify.php.
  • Account Deletion: Your account & user space(UI home directory, work directory and DiCOSBox) will be removed after 6 months of expiration.
  • Account Deletion Notification: Emails will be sent to User, PI & PI's Agent(if any) on the first day of the expiration of a period of 6 months. Deletion will be done after the expiration of 6 months. Please extend your account via https://canew.twgrid.org/ApplyAccount/nocertModify.php by the time of account deletion.
  • Account application by Academia Sinica SSO: If you resigned, emails will be sent to PI & PI's Agent(if any) and your account will be deleted after 1 month. You may apply a new DiCOS account if you are reinstated.
  • Backup for Group: If Group requires a backup of deleted user data, please contact DiCOS-Support@twgrid.org.

Statement for Two-Factor Authentication Mechanism for ASGC Computing Services

Two-Factor Authentication Mechanism Introduction

  • Two-factor authentication (2fa) provides an extra layer of security to protect your identity and university data. Effective January 1st 2025, the account access of ASGC computing service will mandatorily activate two-factor authentication, incorporating the Google Authenticator(OTP) mechanism on a cell phone.
  • In order to complete the login process, please set up OTP two-factor authentication before the 2FA's activation on January 1st, 2025. The system will force this activation upon your login from January 1st, 2025.

Madatorily Enable OTP Operation Instructions

  • After completing the login process with your username and password, obtain a 6-digit dynamic authentication code from the Google Authenticator. Enter this code to complete the login process. Please refer to https://canew.twgrid.org/ApplyAccount/howToSave2faCode.php for more instructions.
  • If you haven't enable your OTP mechanism of Google Authenticator , please go to "Modify Password" to set up your authenticator.

If You Lose or Change Your Mobile Device

  • You will need to apply your associated QR Code again to set up the OTP 2FA for your Google Authenticator app with the new device. Please go to "Modify Password" to re-register and apply.