Registration procedures

To register with Athens as a Data Service Provider (DSP) please complete the forms below. This information will enable us to set up an account for you that will allow you access to:

- the administration interface - to enable you to set up your own test accounts to check on progress of the sofware integration and later to check that your service is being authenticated correctly. You will also be able to create trial accounts for potential sites who wish to try the service before subscribing.

- the DSP administration area - to enable you to check the service(s) you have registered under Athens and the sites who have access to them, to submit new services and server addresses, to download agent sofware, etc.

• Data Service Provider Registration Form
  
• Resource Registration Form

When the above registration has been processed, you will receive an email message with the DSP administration account details (username and password). This will enable you to login into the DSP administration area (see link at the top right of this page). The pages displayed with be relevant to your company/organisation and will enable you to

• list your service(s) protected by Athens
• list sites who have access to your service(s)
• modify service details
• request server addresses online
• download agent software and documentation

The DSP Administration account will also enable you to access the Athens user administration interface where you will be able to create your own user accounts for testing and validation purposes. This area may also be used to provide trial and temporary user accounts to prospective customers.

As soon as you have obtained the agent software you will be ready to install or integrate the Athens agent on your service.

If you have any general queries regarding the above you should direct your query in the first instance to the Athens Technical Team at athensdsp@eduserv.org.uk