Quick summary in 6 steps

• Request a certificate from doegrids.org

• When notified, import certificate to your browser

• Export your certificate from your browser to your computer

• Copy your certificate from your computer to each grid-enabled facility that you plan to work at

• generate a key pair at each facility

• Get the grid-mapfiles updated at all grid-enabled STAR computing facilities

• Test with grid-proxy-init

• Note: This process can be confusing, especially the first time you try it. There are numerous options (usually the defaults are OK) and various passwords involved so it’s a good idea to take notes as you try it.

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