Use the Hosted Lab Version
If your lab has a MINT server with LEAF already installed, you don't need to install anything. Open the lab URL in your browser, log in with your lab credentials, and start analyzing.
[Screenshot: MINT login page with the LEAF plugin tile visible after login]
Open MINT
If your lab uses a different URL, ask your lab admin for it. The button above is the Morscher Lab default.
Log in
Use the credentials your lab admin gave you. MINT handles authentication; LEAF reads your identity from the MINT session — there is no separate LEAF login.
Find LEAF
After logging in, look for the LEAF tile or sidebar entry. The exact location depends on how your admin configured the dashboard.
[Screenshot: MINT dashboard with the LEAF plugin highlighted]
Click the tile. LEAF opens inside MINT — the lab branding stays at the top, and the LEAF interface renders below.
What's different from desktop?
| Desktop | Hosted (MINT) | |
|---|---|---|
| Where data lives | On your computer | On the lab server |
| Login | None — local only | Lab credentials |
| RAW files | You browse local folders | You browse server folders the admin shared with you |
| Performance | Limited by your machine | Limited by the lab server |
| Sharing results | You email .msd files | Coworkers open the same file path |
The analysis workflow itself is identical — same Extract page, same charts, same export options.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| "Can't reach the server" | Check you're on the lab network or VPN. Ask your admin if you're not sure. |
| "LEAF not visible after login" | Your account may not have access to the LEAF plugin. Ask your admin to grant the leaf plugin role. |
| Login loops back to the page | Cookies or third-party cookies may be blocked for the lab domain. Allow them and reload. |
| Files I expect to see aren't listed | The admin sets which folders are visible to LEAF. Ask them to add the folder you need. |
Next step
→ Run your first analysis (5 minutes — same workflow on desktop and hosted)