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In the following steps we provide instructions on how to use LFT web interface.
1. Once you receive your **access link** and **password** from the LCSB, visit the link using a standard web browser. Firefox 66.x (or higher) is recommended, but others should also work. You will be prompted for your password (see below).<br/>
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1. Once you receive your **access link** and **password** from the LCSB, visit the link using a standard web browser. Firefox 66.x (or higher) is recommended, but others should also work. You will be prompted for your password.<br><br>
* open the installer just downloaded and start the installer. <br/>
* close the installer - *depending on your Operating System the Aspera Connect can try to open and you may be asked if you are sure to open it* -
* the prompt should disappear and you should see the following message <br/>
3. The **access link** page will display a **File Browser** section. Depending on the settings per access link, users can create or delete folders in the File Browser and upload and/or download data.
* open the installer and start it; <br>

* close the installer;
> *depending on your Operating System the Aspera Connect can try to open and you may be asked if you are sure to open it*
* the prompt should disappear and you should see the following message. <br>

3. The **access link** page will display a **File Browser** section. Depending on the settings per access link, users can create or delete folders in the File Browser and upload and/or download data.<br><br>

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4. Clicking **Upload** or **Download** icons will launch the **IBM Aspera Connect** client on your computer. You first will be asked whether you allow the client to connect to the server. Choose **Allow**.
> Note: to download file/folder you need to select it first.
> to download file/folder you need to select it first
5. At any time you can launch **IBM Aspera Connect** to display the status of uploads to or downloads from your computer. <br/>
5. At any time you can launch **IBM Aspera Connect** to display the status of uploads to or downloads from your computer. <br><br>

6. All data are encrypted on server side and they stay encrypted also upon download. For decryption, you have to navigate into your **IBM Aspera Connect** window and click "**Unlock encrypted files**". <br/>
6. All data are encrypted on server side and they stay encrypted also upon download. For decryption, you have to navigate into your **IBM Aspera Connect** window and click "**Unlock encrypted files**". <br><br>
Encrypted files are by default kept on your disc after decryption. If you want to change this behaviour, navigate to Options->Settings and check "Delete encrypted files when finished" box.
7. You can also navigate to the help section on the top of the browser. It contains information and links to get support.
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3. Go to the help section of your access link.
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And follow instructions there. Export variables and execute the command to download/upload data.
You can use the official [IBM Aspera Diagnostic Tool](https://test-connect.asperasoft.com/) to troubleshoot your connectivity issues.
### **Using Microsoft Edge browser**
### Using Microsoft Edge browser
Microsoft Edge browser requires to download and install [IBM Aspera Connect for Edge](https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/ibm-aspera-connect/kbffkbiljjejklcpnfmoiaehplhcifki).
### **UDP/TCP port and firewall**
### UDP/TCP port and firewall
> **IMPORTANT NOTE:** Aspera requires UDP ports to be enabled on firewalls.
> **IMPORTANT:** Aspera requires UDP ports to be enabled on firewalls.