# getting-started.md

## Logging in for the first time

You should receive the following credentials for accessing your clouddesktop environment:

* Desktop link
  * e.g. `http://vnc.julianho.ros.campusrover.org`
* Code editor link
  * e.g. `http://code.julianho.ros.campusrover.org`
* Password

If you do not have those credentials, please reach out to your TA.

## Accessing your cloud desktop

There are two ways to access your cloud desktop,

* [Desktop UI](desktop-ui)
* [Code Editor](code-editor)

## Data storage

Your data is securely saved on our servers and will persist on reboots.
