Elevate your software development and enjoy exclusive benefits by joining Cardinal Cloud GitHub. This enterprise version of the software development platform is free for all faculty, students, and staff and provides enhanced security, advanced collaboration tools, and priority support.
How to join
On GitHub, teams collaborate by using an “organization,” which is a shared account. Stanford Developers is the default Cardinal Cloud GitHub organization open to anyone who can authenticate using Stanford credentials. Stanford Medicine organizations are exclusively for individuals affiliated with Stanford Medicine.
To get started, you’ll need a GitHub account linked to your Stanford email address [SUNetID@stanford.edu]. You can connect an existing account or create a new one at github.com.
- Follow these step-by-step instructions to join the Stanford Developers organization.
- Once you join the organization, you can join an existing team, create your own team, and transfer existing repositories.
Security and storage guidelines
Cardinal Cloud GitHub offers substantial storage for Low- or Moderate-risk data. When storing files, data, and code for a repository, it's important to consider practical and financial aspects. For example, staying within the available storage limits helps avoid unexpected costs.
GitLab vs. GitHub
Stanford’s GitLab is the recommended code repository service, offering advanced DevOps and complete application lifecycle management. GitHub is best for community collaboration and extensive third-party integrations, especially in open-source or smaller team environments. Compare the services and choose which service is best for your work.
Learn more
To learn more, visit Cardinal Cloud GitHub and review the frequently asked questions.
Get help
If you need additional assistance with Cardinal Cloud GitHub, please submit a Help request.
