How to Request an Account and Start Using B2DROP¶
B2DROP is available to both BSC users and external collaborators, following a simple account request process.
๐ค BSC Users โ How to Request Access¶
To obtain an account, simply send an email to:
By default, your account will be created with:
- ๐งโ๐ผ Your BSC email address as the username
- ๐งพ Your name and surname as the Display Name
- ๐พ A personal storage quota of 1 GB
โก๏ธ You may also request a different username, Display Name, or increased storage quota in your email, if needed.
๐ External Collaborators (Non-BSC Users)¶
B2DROP supports collaboration with external users โ as long as they are invited by someone at BSC.
How to Invite an External Collaborator¶
The BSC contact person should email datamanagement@bsc.es with:
- ๐ค Name and surname of the external user
- ๐ง Institutional email address of the external user
Once approved, the external user will receive an invitation to access the platform.
๐ Getting Started After Your Account Is Created¶
Once your account is approved, you will receive a welcome email with a link to activate your account:

First Steps:¶
- ๐ Set your password
- ๐ Read and accept the Terms of Use
- โ Log in and start using B2DROP
๐ก Note: B2ACCESS authentication is not supported on the BSC B2DROP instance.
๐ฅ๏ธ The B2DROP Dashboard¶
After logging in, you'll see the Dashboard, which includes widgets like:
- ๐ข Announcements
- ๐ Recommended Files
You can personalize your dashboard by adding or removing widgets.
