* The FAQ will be populated from the most frequently asked questions
# What is c4science ?
C4 Science is a co-creation platform, curation and code sharing. This platform includes:
* Version management system
* Common authentication to all Swiss universities to local + external collaborators
* Social dimension (wikis, bug tracking, ...)
* Code test system (continuous integration)
# You do not have permission to create new repositories
If you belong to a Swiss University, you can create repositories, projects and wiki pages. You need to connect using the SwitchAAI authentication method, or you won't be able to create objects on c4science.
# I just want a simple Git repo: help!
[[ https://c4science.ch/w/c4science/simplerepo/ | here are the instructions ]]. Do not hesitate to [[ mailto:scitas@epfl.ch]] contact us if you think something should be added/changed.
# I get a 403 error, what do I do?
If the error looks like this
`fatal: unable to access 'https://c4science.ch/diffusion/997/simplegitrepo.git/': The requested URL returned error: 403`
you probably have not set up a VCS password. Have a look [[https://c4science.ch/w/c4science/whatisvcs/ | here]].