Getting Started with OMERO

Registration Process

To access OMERO, you need to be approved in the ULCN system. Please follow these steps:

1. Fill in the registration form available at the Leiden Cell Observatory - MS Teams
2. Wait for approval from an OMERO admin
3. Complete your first login (see below)

First Time Login

Important: Login must be done within the university network

1. Visit the OMERO Web Portal

2. Login using your ULCN credentials
3. Logout after successful login
4. Inform your admin that you've completed the first login
5. Wait for confirmation that you've been assigned to the correct group before importing any data

Remote Access

You can access OMERO from outside the university through different methods:

1. Remote Desktop Connection

   • Request access via Remote Desktop Form
   • Connect to your university PC

2. EduVPN

   • Set up EduVPN for a secure connection, then you are able to access OMERO directly from your PC.

OMERO.insight Installation

For uploading data from your computer or downloading larger datasets, you'll need OMERO.insight:

1. Download OMERO.insight

2. Request installation:

   • Submit a software request, or
   • Request a semi-managed account

Configuring OMERO.insight

1. Start OMERO.insight

2. Click the tool icon

3. Add the Leiden server: - Press the + sign - Enter server address: omero.services.universiteitleiden.nl - Click Apply

4. Login using your ULCN credentials
5. Now continue with importing images or downloading data from OMERO

OMERO Groups

After your account is set up, you'll be able to see all data in your assigned group. Contact a OMERO admin if you need access to additional groups.