> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.connected.illumina.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.connected.illumina.com/dragen-stratamap/dragen-spatial-transcriptome/getting-started/illumina-connected-analytics-cloud.md).

# Illumina Connected Analytics (Cloud)

Due to the size and complexity of the sequenced data, running DRAGEN Spatial Transcriptome on ICA is the optimal experience. Analysis is parallelized on multiple high performance nodes, facilitating optimal turn around time, even for large experiments. In addition, it enables auto-launch of analysis as sequencing completes, and immediate usage of analysis results in ICM.

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For more information on ICA refer to the following link: <https://help.ica.illumina.com/get-started/gs-getstarted>
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### Step 1: Register for ICA and ICM

Registration of your Illumina Connected Multiomics (ICM) subscription begins with an email from `no-reply@inotify.illumina.com` titled **ICM – Professional License – Trial Registration Details**. Follow the steps to register for ICM and create or link an existing private Domain and Workgroup.

This is a detailed process. Follow the video guide for complete instructions:\
[ICM Registration Video Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evEzthhobK4\&list=PLKRu7cmBQlahGuzvRfL41txLRPAV3e2uZ\&index=4)

Upon completion, you should have:

* A Domain
* A Workgroup
* Registered your ICM subscription(s) to the user(s) and added them to the workgroup

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If the ICM registration email was sent to someone other than the intended user, follow the instructions for [assigning additional users](https://help.connected.illumina.com/account-management/rg-registration#step-3-optional-assign-additional-users-to-set-up-the-software).
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### Step 2: Set Up BaseSpace Sequence Hub (BSSH) Managed Project

#### 2.1 Navigate to workgroup in BSSH

1. Go to <https://basespace.illumina.com>.
2. Sign in using the same ICA/ICM credentials.
3. Accept the user agreement.
4. Navigate to your newly created workgroup using the dropdown menu.

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#### 2.2 Enable ICA Run Storage

1. While in your spatial workgroup, navigate to **Settings**.
2. Ensure **ICA Run Storage** is toggled **ON**.

This enables auto-launching of secondary analysis upon completion of sequencing runs.

#### 2.3 Create a Project

Create a project in BSSH to receive image files from the Illumina Spatial Image Tool (ISIT) and for downstream analysis.

1. While in your spatial workgroup, navigate to **Projects** in the top menu bar.
2. Select **File** > **New**.
3. Enter a project name and select **Save**.

This project will appear in the ISIT user interface when exporting registered OME-TIFF images to the cloud.

### Step 3: Link the DRAGEN Spatial Transcriptome Bundle

Link the DRAGEN Spatial Transcriptome software bundle to your BSSH managed project in ICA.

* Navigate to <https://ica.illumina.com/ica/>.
* From the main navigation, select **Projects** > *your\_project* > **Project Settings** > **Details**.
* Click the **Edit** button at the top of the Details page.

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* Under **Linked bundles**, click the **+** button.

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* Search for **DRAGEN Spatial Transcriptome Bundle**.
* Click **Link**.
* Click **Save**.


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