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