Obtain Capabilities

To access the features and projects available on RIM-Nat, creating an account alone is not enough: you must also obtain access rights, or permissions. Several options are available to acquire these permissions for accessing various portals and shared projects on the platform.

Obtaining Permissions on RIM-Nat

Once your RIM-Nat account is created, you won’t automatically have access to any specific portal or project. Access is determined by permissions granted to you in one of two ways:

1. Direct addition by an administrator:

   • A portal administrator, such as a manager of an organization’s portal, can manually add you to their portal and assign the necessary rights.
   • In this case, permissions are granted on a nominative basis: the administrator knows your identity on the platform and directly assigns you access rights.
   • This method is common for internal teams or collaborators who are known in advance.

2. Using a share link:

   • A share link, also known as an invitation token, allows a user with the necessary permissions to create a shareable link or code. This link conveys the permissions defined by the person who created it, such as access to a project or data set.
   • Anyone with a RIM-Nat account can use this link or code to gain the associated permissions.
   • This process is similar to share links on platforms like Google Drive, Discord, or Teams, where the link grants access without requiring a nominative invitation.

Using a Share Link

A share link is a flexible and efficient way to grant permissions, particularly useful in cases where the identities of the end-users are not known in advance. Here’s how to use a share link:

1. Creating and sharing the link:
   • An authorized person (for example, a user with project access and the ability to create invitations) generates a share link or code.
   • This link can be configured with specific limitations:
     • Number of uses: The maximum number of times the link can be used, thus limiting the number of people who can benefit from it.
     • Expiration date: A date after which the link becomes invalid, ensuring time-controlled access.
   • The creator of the link shares the code or link with the intended users.

2. Using the share link:
   • Log in to your RIM-Nat account (or create an account if you don’t have one yet).
   • Access the dashboard and navigate to the Share Codes or Add Project by Code section.
   • Enter the share code or click on the provided direct link.
   • Once validated, the permissions associated with the share link will be granted and appear in your account.

flowchart TD
    A[Create a RIM-Nat Account] --> D[Option 1: Wait for nominative addition]
    A --> E[Option 2: Use a share link]
    
    D --> F[An administrator adds you manually]
    F --> G[Access RIM-Nat features and projects with assigned rights]
    
    E --> I{Is the link valid?}
    
    I -- "Yes" --> G
    I -- "No" --> K[Access error: contact the link creator]