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Getting Started

Use this page if you want the shortest path from “no project” → “survey running in REDCap”.

1) Confirm you have access

  • You need a REDCap account (University of Oldenburg).
  • Official info: https://uol.de/fk6/fdm/redcap

Go to: Step 1: Register for a REDCap Account

2) Create a REDCap project

Go to: Step 2: Create a New Project

3) Request an API key

Go to: Step 3: Get API Access

4) Set up Python and install rcol

Go to: Step 4: Setup Python Environment

5) Store your API key and upload instruments

This is where you store your API key locally (recommended: .env file) and upload instrument templates to your project.

Go to: Step 5: Upload Instruments

6) Enable survey mode

Go to: Step 6: Enable Survey Mode


Browse available instruments