# Working in the Sandbox

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To access the Sandbox, please use the following link: <https://sandbox.finngen.fi/>
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You need to have [access to FinnGen red data](https://docs.finngen.fi/broken-reference) to use the Sandbox.
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Before you start using the Sandbox please watch the following videos.

### **FinnGen security training videos**

**Part 1:** [**FinnGen is a research project**](https://www.finngen.fi/en/members/recordings/finngen-data-security-training-material-part-1) **(3.31 min)**

* The aims of the FinnGen research project
* FinnGen genotype and phenotype data basic

**Part 2:**[ **Data structure and access levels**](https://www.finngen.fi/en/members/recordings/finngen-data-security-training-material-part-2) **(5.18 min)**

* Where to find the data in the Sandbox
* How to download results from the Sandbox
* How to share your data and results with other organizations

**Part3:** [**Basics of personal data and individual level data**](https://www.finngen.fi/en/members/recordings/finngen-data-security-training-material-part-3) **(6.21 min)**

* What is personal data and individual level data
* How and why data is pseudonymised
* When data is anonymised

**Part 4:** [**Why it is safe to do analysis in the Sandbox**](https://www.finngen.fi/en/members/recordings/finngen-data-security-training-material-part-4) **(5.14 min)**

* How the Sandbox and data is protected
* How you can protect the data
* The different types of FinnGen analysis and processes related to them

Other Sandbox and data security exam videos are available on the [Finngen Sandbox tutorial site](https://tutorial.finngen.fi/).

Below is a background image from the Sandbox that shows the main functions of the Sandbox environment:

![](https://3072695768-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-MhYL0UTLjqsuIdK0SSO%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-b8ae13b38e24751688d7f0c520bae10d8de77410%2FN%C3%A4ytt%C3%B6kuva%202022-3-14%20kello%2015.43.02.png?alt=media)

### Further information

In this section, we have collected instructions and tips that help you to work efficiently in the Sandbox:

* [**How to get started with Sandbox**](https://docs.finngen.fi/working-in-the-sandbox/how-to-get-started-with-sandbox)
* [**What is Sandbox and what you do there**](https://docs.finngen.fi/working-in-the-sandbox/uniqueness-of-sandbox-in-providing-a-secure-environment-to-access-individual-level-data)
* [**What do we mean by "red" and "green" data?**](https://docs.finngen.fi/working-in-the-sandbox/what-do-we-mean-by-red-and-green-data)
* [**General workflows for the most common analyses**](https://docs.finngen.fi/working-in-the-sandbox/general-workflows-for-the-most-common-analyses)
* [**Quirks and features**](https://docs.finngen.fi/working-in-the-sandbox/quirks-and-features)
* [**Which tools are available?**](https://docs.finngen.fi/working-in-the-sandbox/which-tools-are-available)
* [**Working with Phenotype Data**](https://docs.finngen.fi/working-in-the-sandbox/working-with-phenotype-data)
* [**Working with Genotype Data**](https://docs.finngen.fi/working-in-the-sandbox/working-with-genotype-data)
* [**Running analyses in Sandbox**](https://docs.finngen.fi/working-in-the-sandbox/running-analyses-in-sandbox)
* [**Billing information and where to find more details**](https://docs.finngen.fi/working-in-the-sandbox/billing-information-and-where-to-find-more-details)