Globus

Overview

Globus is a high-security file transfer service for moving data between various storage points. It offers secure and fast transfers using an easy-to-use online tool and does not store your information.

Getting Started

To join the Texas A&M Globus subscription, follow the instructions in the Knowledge Base. 

Anyone with a Texas A&M NetID and password may access Globus by visiting auth.globus.org (opens in new window), selecting Texas A&M University and entering their NetID and password. Once logged in, you will need to enable the Texas A&M subscription on your account.

Request

To add an endpoint to the Texas A&M subscription, please contact Texas A&M Technology Services at: globus-request@tamu.edu, and provide the Globally Unique ID (GUID) of your endpoint.

If you have questions about joining or adding an endpoint to the Texas A&M Globus subscription, please fill out this form to request support.

Service Details

Globus is a secure file transfer service that connects endpoints such as:

• Local devices
• Cloud storage (OneDrive, Google Drive)
• High-performance computing clusters

Subscription Benefits

• Audit logging
• Scheduled transfers
• API access

Features

Transfer Files

• High-performance and secure transfers within and across campus
• Log In and Transfer Files with Globus (opens in new window)

Manage Endpoints

An endpoint is either the source or destination location for file transfers

• Connect a Personal Endpoint
• Build a Texas A&M Service Endpoint
• Texas A&M Endpoint Naming Convention
• Globus EndPoint FAQs (opens in new window)

Globus + Cloud Storage

Connect your research to existing storage solutions:

• Connecting to your OneDrive
• Globus + OneDrive Connector (opens in new window)

Guidelines

University Data Policies

• All Globus Endpoint data is subject to University Data Classification policies
• Those in charge of endpoints need to follow the rules for managing data, as set out in the Texas A&M IT Policy Controls Catalog

Important Terms of Use

• TAMU data is a university asset owned by the institution, not individuals
• Users must comply with TAMU's Terms of Use Policy for data sharing and distribution
• Globus Connect Software is a TAMU Information Resource governed by TAMUS System Policy 29.01
• Usage limited to university mission-related tasks (not for commercial or illegal activities)

Data Restrictions

• Commercial or illegal use is prohibited
• HIPAA data use requires adherence to specific safeguards
• Data is a university asset, not individually owned (SAP 15.99.03.M1.03)

Resources

• Globus Subscription Features
• Link a New Identity to an Existing Globus Account (opens in new window)
• Share Data Using Globus (opens in new window)
• Globus Connect: Personal Troubleshooting Guide (opens in new window)