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TUM eLabFTW

TUM eLabFTW is the electronic lab notebook (ELN) for TUM. With the ELN, TUM researchers can document their research in a structured, sustainable, and secure way. The web-based open source tool enables collaborative work in compliance with DFG standards.

What is TUM eLabFTW?

TUM eLabFTW is an ELN designed for modern, intuitive research documentation at TUM. It enables researchers to collaborate both internally and with external partners by sharing lab entries and resources. With timestamping and digital signature features, the tool ensures tamper-proof and traceable documentation. A granular permissions system allows flexible assignment of read and write access. The TUM instance of this open source tool runs as a central web service, ensuring high availability and a secure environment across various devices.

To document the collected data in a structured way and enrich it with metadata, we recommend using the TUM DataTagger.

Usage Restriction
TUM eLabFTW must not be used to document sensitive personal data. If you need to store such data, please contact eln@ub.tum.de for guidance.

Access to TUM eLabFTW

All users in TUM eLabFTW are assigned to a team. Individual use of this ELN is not intended.

Join an Existing Team

For users whose chair, institute, research project, or Collaborative Research Center (CRC/SFB) already has a team in TUM eLabFTW.

✓ Sign in with your TUM ID
✓ Select your team
✓ Verification by the team administrator

Go to Team Login

Request a New Team

For chairs, institutes, research projects, or Collaborative Research Centers (CRC/SFB) that do not yet have a team in TUM eLabFTW.

✓ Review the requirements
✓ Complete the request form
✓ Setting up of the team by TUM eLabFTW Support

Request a New Team

Features

Intuitive User Interface
  • Clear and well-structured documentation with dynamic linking
  • Easy integration of metadata structures
  • Versatile search option

Seamless Collaboration
  • Granular permission system for read/write access
  • Share elements within the instance
  • Export to standard-compatible formats (e.g., PDF, ELN format)

Secure Storage and Operation
  • Protection against data loss through regular backups
  • File uploads up to 100 MB are supported; larger files or datasets can be linked
  • Hosted on Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) servers

Tamper-Proof Documentation System
  • Certified timestamps and cryptographic signatures
  • Audit logs with document revision history

Course

TUM eLabFTW Essentials

Attend our webinar TUM eLabFTW Essentials – Efficient Research Documentation with the Electronic Lab Notebook and gain hands-on insights for effectively integrating ELN into your research workflow.

Dates & Registration

Support

eLabFTW is a web-based ELN software developed by Deltablot. This open-source tool is available on GitHub and is supported by numerous academic institutions. The TUM instance of the ELN is operated and maintained by the University Library.

Get support for TUM eLabFTW:

If you have further questions on the ELN, please contact us:

eln@ub.tum.de