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**Author:** [@system](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/welcome-to-discourse/7 "2021-02-10T14:50:28Z")
AnVIL is NHGRI’s Genomic Data Science Analysis, Visualization, and Informatics Lab-Space. Learn more at anvilproject.org/overview --- ## [AnVIL Demos: A new Galaxy on AnVIL: lower costs, greater scale, and Galaxy 26.1 on October 21, 2026](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-a-new-galaxy-on-anvil-lower-costs-greater-scale-and-galaxy-26-1-on-october-21-2026/423)
**Author:** [@nakucher](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nakucher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-a-new-galaxy-on-anvil-lower-costs-greater-scale-and-galaxy-26-1-on-october-21-2026/423 "2026-09-17T16:24:06Z")
Topic: A new Galaxy on AnVIL: lower costs, greater scale, and Galaxy 26.1 October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET on Zoom 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET – Demo on AnVIL In this Demo, we’ll show you the latest advances for Galaxy in AnV… --- ## [AnVIL Demos: Open Discussion Forum on September 16, 2026](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-open-discussion-forum-on-september-16-2026/422)
**Author:** [@nakucher](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nakucher)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-open-discussion-forum-on-september-16-2026/422 "2026-09-17T16:10:29Z")
Topic: Open Discussion Forum September 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET on Zoom 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET – Open Discussion Forum We’ll have an open discussion forum to discuss any work you’re doing or topics you’d like to discuss … --- ## [Release schedule for base images on AnVIL/Terra](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/release-schedule-for-base-images-on-anvil-terra/390)
**Author:** [@camancuso](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/camancuso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/release-schedule-for-base-images-on-anvil-terra/390 "2026-09-16T15:47:20Z")
I might have missed this somewhere, but is there a release schedule for when the base images on Terra/AnVIL are updated? Or how long in advance they tell people? Or if old versions of the images are still useable after a… --- ## [ID.me identity verification requirement for non-US researcher accessing GTEx controlled data](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/id-me-identity-verification-requirement-for-non-us-researcher-accessing-gtex-controlled-data/421)
**Author:** [@stephanie.binder](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/stephanie.binder)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 2:09pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/id-me-identity-verification-requirement-for-non-us-researcher-accessing-gtex-controlled-data/421 "2026-09-16T14:09:37Z")
Hello, I am a researcher based in Germany with an existing eRA Commons account and approved dbGaP access to GTEx (phs000424). I have successfully created a Terra account using my institutional email address. Following … --- ## [Docker and samtools availability on RStudio VM environment](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/docker-and-samtools-availability-on-rstudio-vm-environment/419)
**Author:** [@truckload](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/truckload)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/docker-and-samtools-availability-on-rstudio-vm-environment/419 "2026-09-15T16:38:52Z")
In the VM Environment setting for RStudio, I don’t see docker, or samtools installed on the Application configuration. Does it mean I have to install those packages myself? That would mean I have to use the startup scrip… --- ## [Change in default persistent disk](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/change-in-default-persistent-disk/416)
**Author:** [@syork](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/syork)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/change-in-default-persistent-disk/416 "2026-09-08T19:42:27Z")
Hello, I am a casual user of AnVIL and mainly use it for education through the interactive RStudio environments. I noticed today that the default persistent disk option switched from the hard disk ($2/month) to the SSD … --- ## [Data access for phs003444](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/data-access-for-phs003444/415)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Misek](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/Sean_Misek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/data-access-for-phs003444/415 "2026-08-31T17:35:53Z")
Hello! I am trying to access the data for dbGaP phs003444, which is distributed through AnVIL. I can see in dbGaP that I am granted access, but when I log in to AnVIL it says that I don’t have access. One potential iss… --- ## [Data Access Request to phs002973](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/data-access-request-to-phs002973/408)
**Author:** [@Yusuf\_Tamer](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/Yusuf_Tamer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/data-access-request-to-phs002973/408 "2026-08-06T14:14:51Z")
Good morning, We have been trying to access GTAC study data(phs002973). Our PI in the project (cc’d -George Oliver) has been appearing in the authorized requestors list(#5). I will lead the downloading effort. Is it pos… --- ## [AnVIL Demos: Open Discussion Forum on August 19, 2026](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-open-discussion-forum-on-august-19-2026/407)
**Author:** [@nakucher](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nakucher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-open-discussion-forum-on-august-19-2026/407 "2026-07-30T19:20:20Z")
Topic: Open Discussion Forum August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET on Zoom 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET – Open Discussion Forum We’ll have an open discussion forum to discuss any work you’re doing or topics you’d like to discuss wit… --- ## [Moving data from Anvil to Google cloud bucket in Asia](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/moving-data-from-anvil-to-google-cloud-bucket-in-asia/406)
**Author:** [@Younes](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/Younes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/moving-data-from-anvil-to-google-cloud-bucket-in-asia/406 "2026-07-07T14:25:55Z")
Dear AnVIL support team. We have gained access though dbGAP to a dataset that is avaialble through AnVIL. In AnVIL data explorer, it says that the dataset can only be exported to Terra. I want to know whether it is possi… --- ## [AnVIL Demos: Open Discussion Forum on July 15, 2026](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-open-discussion-forum-on-july-15-2026/405)
**Author:** [@nakucher](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nakucher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-open-discussion-forum-on-july-15-2026/405 "2026-06-26T13:47:58Z")
Topic: Open Discussion Forum July 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET on Zoom 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET – Open Discussion Forum We’ll have an open discussion forum to discuss any work you’re doing or topics you’d like to discuss with … --- ## [AnVIL Demos: Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) Analysis in AnVIL on June 17, 2026](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-polygenic-risk-score-prs-analysis-in-anvil-on-june-17-2026/393)
**Author:** [@nakucher](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nakucher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 11:54am UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-polygenic-risk-score-prs-analysis-in-anvil-on-june-17-2026/393 "2026-06-26T11:54:22Z")
Topic: Polygenic Risk Score (PRS) Analysis in AnVIL June 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET on Zoom 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET – Demo on AnVIL This Demo, run by Matt Lebo and Shruti Parpattedar, will feature a brief pres… --- ## [Accessing data from Europe](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/accessing-data-from-europe/404)
**Author:** [@Martin\_Kuhlwilm](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/Martin_Kuhlwilm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/accessing-data-from-europe/404 "2026-06-12T18:12:38Z")
Hello, I have approval to data access from NCBI dbGaP. Now I want to access the data, and I’m instructed to create an account on Terra and connect to the external identity with eRA. However, this does not work, as it see… --- ## [Question about AnVIL setup and cost for dbGaP phs000933](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/question-about-anvil-setup-and-cost-for-dbgap-phs000933/398)
**Author:** [@Emily](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/Emily)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/question-about-anvil-setup-and-cost-for-dbgap-phs000933/398 "2026-06-03T14:48:21Z")
Hello, I am working on a dbGaP request for phs000933 and plan to use AnVIL as the cloud environment. Could you please advise on the setup steps, estimated storage/compute costs, and whether phs000933 can be accessed th… --- ## [GTEx access via samtools](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/gtex-access-via-samtools/402)
**Author:** [@MARGAUX\_HUJOEL](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/MARGAUX_HUJOEL)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 12:32pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/gtex-access-via-samtools/402 "2026-06-03T12:32:28Z")
I am trying to access GTEx crams (to which I have access) via samtools and the gsurl. I am having issues setting up billing. I linked terra to my GCP account and created a billing project. However I am having issues find… --- ## [Request: RNA transcript sequence as additional AnVIL reference data](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/request-rna-transcript-sequence-as-additional-anvil-reference-data/373)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Love](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/Michael_Love)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 7:13pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/request-rna-transcript-sequence-as-additional-anvil-reference-data/373 "2026-06-01T19:13:22Z")
In an AnVIL workspace, it’s very convenient to be able to pull in Reference Data by specifying a name e.g. “hg38”, which then provides convenient access to files such as “Homo\_sapiens\_assembly38.fasta”. It would be grea… --- ## [AnVIL Demos: Data validation workflows in AnVIL on May 20, 2026](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-data-validation-workflows-in-anvil-on-may-20-2026/388)
**Author:** [@nakucher](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nakucher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-data-validation-workflows-in-anvil-on-may-20-2026/388 "2026-05-20T14:53:37Z")
Topic: Data validation workflows in AnVIL May 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET on Zoom Slides: AnVIL demo May 2026: Data validation - Google Slides 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET – Demo on AnVIL Learn how the GREGoR conso… --- ## [Longer than normal start up times](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/longer-than-normal-start-up-times/389)
**Author:** [@camancuso](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/camancuso)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/longer-than-normal-start-up-times/389 "2026-05-12T15:39:47Z")
I have noticed that creating computational environments on Terra/AnVIL is taking much longer than usual. Using the same start up script which installs packages using BiocManager::install() , last year it would take about… --- ## [AnVIL Demos: Open Discussion Forum on April 15, 2026](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-open-discussion-forum-on-april-15-2026/387)
**Author:** [@nakucher](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nakucher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-open-discussion-forum-on-april-15-2026/387 "2026-04-15T14:19:51Z")
Topic: Open Discussion Forum April 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET on Zoom 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET – Open Discussion Forum We’ll have an open discussion forum to discuss any work you’re doing or topics you’d like to discuss with… --- ## [Follow-up Questions after Reviewing Anvil Resources](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/follow-up-questions-after-reviewing-anvil-resources/386)
**Author:** [@jkaralis](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/jkaralis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/follow-up-questions-after-reviewing-anvil-resources/386 "2026-04-03T16:17:46Z")
Hello. Our research group is looking to use Anvil for our ABCD-related projects, and we have a few questions after reviewing the information present from the learn page and getting started with the Anvil web-book. Could … --- ## [AnVIL Demos: Open Discussion Forum on March 18, 2026](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-open-discussion-forum-on-march-18-2026/381)
**Author:** [@nakucher](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nakucher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 2:38pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-open-discussion-forum-on-march-18-2026/381 "2026-03-18T14:38:10Z")
Topic: Open Discussion Forum March 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET on Zoom 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET – Open Discussion Forum In this meeting, we’ll have an open forum to chat about AnVIL, answer any questions you might have, and p… --- ## [AnVIL Controlled-Access Data Users Must Transition to Login.gov or ID.me for NIH Authentication](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-controlled-access-data-users-must-transition-to-login-gov-or-id-me-for-nih-authentication/372)
**Author:** [@nakucher](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nakucher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-controlled-access-data-users-must-transition-to-login-gov-or-id-me-for-nih-authentication/372 "2026-02-19T21:16:52Z")
As part of new federal government security policies, Terra is required to integrate with the NIH Researcher Authentication Service (RAS) for identity proofing and enhanced security. In order to link your NIH authorizatio… --- ## [AnVIL Demos: Genomic analysis using seqr on AnVIL on February 18, 2026](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-genomic-analysis-using-seqr-on-anvil-on-february-18-2026/371)
**Author:** [@nakucher](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nakucher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-genomic-analysis-using-seqr-on-anvil-on-february-18-2026/371 "2026-02-18T17:56:08Z")
Topic: Genomic analysis using seqr on AnVIL February 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET on Zoom Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fVREqUmb6BlFZ\_6jZaV9NZeZ7vPesHak/view?usp=sharing 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET – Demo… --- ## [Download large file from gs with time-out error](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/download-large-file-from-gs-with-time-out-error/370)
**Author:** [@truckload](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/truckload)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/download-large-file-from-gs-with-time-out-error/370 "2026-02-09T22:16:46Z")
I am trying to download a set of 132 data files from Terra workspace GS location. I will have no issue download each one of them from the google cloud console, gs listing site by point and click. But I have a hard time d… --- ## [GRADS-4C: Seed Grant Applications (ARE NOW OPEN) & Research Symposium](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/grads-4c-seed-grant-applications-are-now-open-research-symposium/369)
**Author:** [@avahoffman](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/avahoffman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 3:53pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/grads-4c-seed-grant-applications-are-now-open-research-symposium/369 "2026-02-04T15:53:58Z")
Please see the latest email communication from GRADS-4C: Hello, I’m writing to share that the GRADS-4C Seed Grant (2026) Application is now open. This opportunity may be well suited for faculty and postdoctoral resear… --- ## [AnVIL Demos: Supporting Self-Service Data Ingestion for AnVIL on January 21, 2026](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-supporting-self-service-data-ingestion-for-anvil-on-january-21-2026/368)
**Author:** [@nakucher](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nakucher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-supporting-self-service-data-ingestion-for-anvil-on-january-21-2026/368 "2026-01-21T15:59:02Z")
Topic: Supporting Self-Service Data Ingestion for AnVIL January 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET on Zoom Slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NhbrcYRTCNUjSYmQ7c2jN-r8U3LzYKBf/view?usp=sharing 10:0… --- ## [GPU Availability on AnVIL](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/gpu-availability-on-anvil/367)
**Author:** [@avahoffman](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/avahoffman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/gpu-availability-on-anvil/367 "2026-01-08T14:17:26Z")
Hi readers! Passing along a question about our GPU availability on AnVIL: Check out predefinedMachineType. You should be able to use any GPU available on GCP. See this Terra release note See relevant Cromwell documen… --- ## [Gaining access to and processing dbGaP datasets which are unavailable on Anvil Data Explorer](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/gaining-access-to-and-processing-dbgap-datasets-which-are-unavailable-on-anvil-data-explorer/366)
**Author:** [@nuwan](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nuwan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/gaining-access-to-and-processing-dbgap-datasets-which-are-unavailable-on-anvil-data-explorer/366 "2026-01-07T16:27:34Z")
Is there a recommended process for accessing datasets that are not available on AnVIL? For example, let’s say I want to process eMerge PGx data on the AnVIL and I have approval for the dataset. Currently, that data is no… --- ## [AnVIL Demos: AnVIL Data Explorer: Building and Exporting Dataset Cohorts on December 17, 2025](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-anvil-data-explorer-building-and-exporting-dataset-cohorts-on-december-17-2025/363)
**Author:** [@nakucher](https://help.anvilproject.org/u/nakucher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://help.anvilproject.org/t/anvil-demos-anvil-data-explorer-building-and-exporting-dataset-cohorts-on-december-17-2025/363 "2025-12-17T16:00:23Z")
Topic: AnVIL Data Explorer: Building and Exporting Dataset Cohorts December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM ET on Zoom 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM ET – Demo on AnVIL Join us for a demo of the AnVIL Data Explorer, a cohort bu… [Next page](https://help.anvilproject.org/latest.md?page=1)