How can I collaborate/teamwork with others using ATLAS.ti?
Both ATLAS.ti Web and ATLAS.ti Desktop (Windows/Mac) can be used to analyze qualitative data collaboratively. This is possible with any license. No special add-ons or features have to be purchased, and no special infrastructure is required.
ATLAS.ti Web
ATLAS.ti Web supports real-time, live team collaboration, making it an excellent option for the early stages of a project. You can either create a project directly in ATLAS.ti Web or upload one from ATLAS.ti Desktop by exporting it from there. Once your project is set up, inviting collaborators is simple.
To add team members, open the Project Settings and select “Add new project member.” Each person you invite will need their own ATLAS.ti account to join the project. However, you can still send an invitation even if they don’t have an account yet - they will automatically receive an email with instructions on how to access the project. You can invite as many people as you like, with no limit on team size.
Projects in ATLAS.ti Web save and update automatically in real time, allowing all collaborators to work simultaneously. The project owner maintains full control over membership and can add or remove team members at any time. ATLAS.ti Web also tracks authorship for every new entity - documents, quotations, codes, and more - so you always know who contributed what.
ATLAS.ti Desktop
ATLAS.ti Desktop collaboration is also possible with any license, including across Windows and Mac computers.
There are two main ways you can share your project with others:
- Export the project and send it to your teammates (please click to see our video tutorial on exporting projects in ATLAS.ti Windows and ATLAS.ti Mac).
Beginning with version 23, ATLAS.ti projects can also be saved to our internal cloud service.
Cloud Storage allows you to work on your projects across multiple devices and make collaboration with other ATLAS.ti users seamless. Your project Cloud Storage is tied to your ATLAS.ti account.
In the project list of ATLAS.ti Desktop, you can always see the status of each project in relation to Cloud Storage. The status is indicated by the following icons:
- Click here to see more details about the project cloud storage in ATLAS.ti Windows
- Click here to see more details about the project cloud storage in ATLAS.ti Mac
You can find the full guide to teamwork in the user manuals for ATLAS.ti Windows and ATLAS.ti Mac. Moreover, you can calculate your Intercoder Agreement when collaborating in ATLAS.ti Windows or ATLAS.ti Mac.
If you need assistance, please write to general@support.atlasti.com. Include a description of your problem and any relevant additional information (system, version of ATLAS.ti, license information).