Anvil Setup Roadmap

Welcome to The Data Mine! To get started, you will set up a few accounts that give you access to Anvil, the powerful computer used for your projects.

Please follow these four steps carefully. If you have trouble at any point, jump to the Help section at the bottom of this page.

By completing this setup, you will be able to:

Log in to Anvil using your ACCESS ID.
Connect your ACCESS account to The Data Mine Hub (TDM Hub).
Set up two-factor authentication (2FA) for security.
Launch a Datamine Notebook session on Anvil.

Step 1: Create an ACCESS Account

First, you need an account with ACCESS. ACCESS manages the Anvil computing system.

If you created an ACCESS account last year, you do not need to do it again. Go to Step 2.
If you forgot your ACCESS username, you can find it here: identity.access-ci.org/username-reminder
To create a new account, go to: identity.access-ci.org/new-user

Dr. Ward recommends using the Firefox browser on a computer for this step. A video guide is available on the setup page.

After you create your ACCESS account, The Data Mine team will use this information to grant you access to our systems. Make sure you remember your ACCESS username and password — you’ll use them to log in to Anvil.

Step 2: Join The Data Mine Hub (TDM Hub)

Next, you’ll connect your ACCESS account to The Data Mine through the TDM Hub.

Wait for an Invitation Email Look for an email from [email protected] with the subject "Invitation to The Data Mine Hub". This message contains a special link to join.
Didn’t receive the email?
- Check your spam or junk folder.

If you still don’t receive it: * Purdue users can submit a ticket using the “The Data Mine Request” button on our Services page. * Non-Purdue users can email [email protected] with a short description of the problem and what you’ve tried.

Accept the Invitation Click the link in the email and select Accept Invitation.
Log In to the Hub You’ll receive a second email with a login link — no password required.
Complete Your Checklist Inside the Hub, complete each item in the checklist until it turns green. This ensures The Data Mine has all the information needed to provision your Anvil access.

The TDM Hub updates automatically as you complete each checklist item. You can find the full guide here: the-examples-book.com/setup

Step 3: Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

To keep your account secure, set up two-factor authentication (2FA).

Go to notebook.anvilcloud.rcac.purdue.edu
Click Login.
Enter your ACCESS username and password (not your Purdue credentials).
Follow the instructions to set up 2FA using an app on your phone.

This process adds an extra layer of security when logging in to Anvil.

Step 4: Log In to Anvil and Start a Server

After setting up 2FA, you’re ready to log in to Anvil.

Visit notebook.anvilcloud.rcac.purdue.edu
Log in using your ACCESS credentials.
When prompted for Server Options, choose Datamine Notebook.

A screenshot example can be found in The Examples Book showing the correct server option.

You will use your laptop or desktop to connect to Anvil. Tablets (like iPads or Galaxy Tabs) are not recommended for this setup.

Need Help?

If you run into issues, The Data Mine support team can assist.

For Purdue students and staff: The best way to get help is to submit a ticket.

service.purdue.edu/TDClient/32/Purdue/Requests/TicketRequests/NewForm?ID=2PmJrZczzq4_&RequestorType=ServiceOffering&SIDs=35
For everyone, including non-Purdue members: If you cannot use the ticket portal, please send an email to our help team.

[email protected]

We look forward to working with you this year!

Dr. Ward and The Data Mine Team