# OpenIFS - Access and Licensing

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## [About the OpenIFS - Access and Licensing category](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/about-the-openifs-access-and-licensing-category/11993)

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**Author:** [@Michela](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Michela)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [20 March 2025 18:17 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/about-the-openifs-access-and-licensing-category/11993 "2025-03-20T18:17:17Z")

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Welcome to the OpenIFS Access and Licensing forum! This is your hub for asking questions, and engaging with fellow users about access and licensing for OpenIFS models. Be sure to check the instructions below to get star…

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## [OpenIFS Access Request -- how long it typically take?](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/openifs-access-request-how-long-it-typically-take/14110)

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**Author:** [@Yuiko\_Ichikawa](https://forum.ecmwf.int/u/Yuiko_Ichikawa)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 August 2025 14:38 UTC](https://forum.ecmwf.int/t/openifs-access-request-how-long-it-typically-take/14110 "2025-08-26T14:38:38Z")

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I’ve posted an access request from the ECMWF Support Portal 10 days ago, with all needed information (name, ECMWF account email, affiliation to institutes with license agreement). No update since then. How long did it t…