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If you are a new model user then you should first contact OpenIFS support, by emailing openifs-support@ecmwf.int, requesting access to OpenIFS by stating your full name, your affiliation and related email address, and your ECMWF account user name. OpenIFS staff will then activate OpenIFS user policies for your personal ECMWF account. We may request additional verification of your affiliation with a your licensed institute prior to giving access.
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