Globus endpoint activation

Activating an Endpoint

When you select an endpoint to transfer data to/from, you may be asked to authenticate with that endpoint.

Note: The example pictured below uses an old endpoint for the NeSI platforms. The current endpoint (launched June 2025) is called 'NeSI HPC storage'.

Transfers are only possible once you have supplied credentials that authenticate your access to the endpoint. This process is known as "activating the endpoint". The endpoint remains active for 24 hours.  

The NeSI HPC Storage endpoint is protected by a second-factor authentication (2FA), similar to accessing NeSI clusters.

In the 'Username' field, enter your NeSI account username. In the 'Password' field, your Password will be equal to Login Password (First Factor) + Authenticator Code (Second Factor) e.g. password123456. (Do not use any additional characters or spaces between your password and the token number.)

Check the status of your endpoints at https://www.globus.org/app/console/endpoints

Managing Endpoint Activation

If a transfer is in progress and will not finish in time before your credentials expire, that transfer will pause and you will need to reauthenticate for it to continue.