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WashU offers access to LabArchives, a comprehensive and secure Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) platform designed to help researchers record, manage, and share their experimental data. LabArchives is the ideal tool for researchers seeking a digital solution for organizing lab notes, protocols, and research data in a way that is accessible, secure, and compliant with university standards.

Access

Submit a request to the RIS Service Desk to receive access to LabArchives.

RIS User Manual

Looking for more information and how-to’s? Our user manuals can help!

Getting Started

Visit LabArchives for a simple setup with your WashU Key ID.

What’s Included

  • Single sign-on access with your WashU Key
  • Unlimited secure storage
  • 15 GB maximum file size
  • Data compliance and security meeting funding agency data management plan requirements
  • Individual permissions on content

Terms

  • WashU ELN with LabArchives is University–funded and available at no cost to the WashU research community. Accounts are provisioned with WashU Key access and require two-factor authentication with WashU 2FA for off-campus access. 
  • Access to the WashU ELN service will be discontinued upon the termination of a user’s affiliation with the university. The user’s LabArchives account will be deactivated. Users will need to get approval to export their data for transfer before leaving the university. 
  • WashU ELN users agree to abide by the Washington University Computer Use Policy, Information Security Policy, System Access Control Policy, and the Washington University Code of Conduct. 

Key Features

  • Cloud-Based Access – Access your notes and data anytime, anywhere, with an internet connection.
  • Collaboration Made Easy – Share your research with colleagues, team members, or collaborators while maintaining control over access and permissions.
  • Secure & Compliant – Ensure your data is secure and compliant with university, federal, and industry regulations.
  • Version Control – Keep track of all changes with automatic version control, allowing you to revert to previous versions as needed.
  • Multimedia Support – Add images, videos, spreadsheets, and other files directly to your lab notes.
  • Searchable Data – Easily search and find your notes, protocols, and research findings across multiple projects.
  • Integration with Existing Tools – LabArchives integrates with other tools and applications commonly used in research.