You only need to install IBM Aspera Connect the first time you access the EDRN LabCAS Aspera-on-Cloud from a computer. IBM Aspera Connect works with any browser.

• Go to the EDRN LabCAS Aspera-on-Cloud site.
• Sign in with your IBMId account for Aspera.
• When prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to install IBM Aspera Connect.
  • If you are not prompted, download IBM Aspera Connect directly from IBM. Under "IBM Aspera client-deployed software", click the down-pointing chevron "⌄" by "IBM Aspera Connect" and find your platform on the list.
• Install the IBM Aspera Connect Transfer Client.

👉 Note: Do not install the Desktop version. If prompted to install the Desktop version, click Skip.

• Install the IBM Aspera Connect Transfer Client.

• Click "Skip". Do not install the Desktop version.

• Install the IBM Aspera Connect browser extension for your browser.
• In your browser's Extensions settings, click Add extension (or equivalent) to add the extension to your browser.

• Download the installation package.
• Walk through the installation agreement and click Accept.
• Return to the EDRN LabCAS Aspera-on-Cloud site and refresh the page.
• If prompted, click Allow to allow downloads from edrn-labcas.ibmaspera.com.