Get Started with BadgerCompute

Is BadgerCompute for Me?

You will find that BadgerCompute is great for academic or research settings for
  • testing scripts using Python, R, or Julia
  • exploring and visualizing datasets
  • writing or following tutorials written in Jupyter Notebooks
Before proceeding, we recommend that you read our Policies.

Take the Canvas Course

Steps to get access to BadgerCompute
To gain access to BadgerCompute, you must first complete the Canvas course. This is required to ensure that users understand the policies and acceptable uses for BadgerCompute.

Step 1

Enroll in the current Canvas Course by logging in to the BadgerCompute Certification Course using your NetID and clicking "Enroll in Course."

Step 2

Complete the modules in the Canvas Course to learn how to use BadgerCompute. Then pass the quiz to show us you understand the basics of using BadgerCompute.

Step 3

After you successfully complete the course, your account will be created in the next 24 hours.

Log in to BadgerCompute

Log in an launch BadgerCompute
You can only log in to BadgerCompute if you have completed the Canvas Course.
  1. Launch BadgerCompute by clicking the "Launch" button in the top right corner of this website, or by navigating to launch.badgercompute.wisc.edu.
  2. Log in to BadgerCompute using your NetID and corresponding password, the same way you would log in to my.wisc.edu.

Next Steps

Introduction Tutorial
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