Software and accounts

In order to complete this course, you will need to complete the following:

  1. Create an account on GBIF.org (if you don’t already have one). https://www.gbif.org/user/profile

  2. Install R. https://www.r-project.org/

  3. Install R Studio Desktop. https://posit.co/download/rstudio-desktop/

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Installation instructions reference earlier versions of the R and R Studio Desktop. Please install the most current and stable versions.