XNAT Desktop Client

For the most up-to-date instructions on downloading and installing XNAT Desktop Client please see the official documentation: https://wiki.xnat.org/xnat-tools/xnat-desktop-client-dxm

Connecting to Monash XNAT

You must use alias tokens instead of your normal user login credentials to connect via XNAT Desktop Client.

IMPORTANT: Treat your alias tokens as you would your username and password. Do not share them or store them insecurely.

Alias tokens can be generated as follows:

1. Log into Monash XNAT in your browser (https://xnat.monash.edu/)

2. Click on your username in the top right-hand corner of the page:

3. Click Manage Alias Tokens in the sidebar:

4. Click Create Alias Token:

5. Click View in the newly added row. Note the values for alias and secret in the pop-up screen:

6. Launch XNAT Desktop Client

7. To modify an existing connection click its corresponding button. To add a new connection click Add New XNAT Server

8. Enter https://xnat.monash.edu as the server

9. Enter the alias value as noted earlier as the username, and the secret value as the password

10. Click Login

Please note that as an additional security measure, alias tokens expire in 30 days and will need to be regenerated using the above steps.