---
type: concept
title: Resource Extension
tags: [resources, lifecycle, ums, administration]
related: [ressourcenverwaltung, ressource-beantragen, ressource-genehmigen, ressource-loeschen, ums, ressourcen-verantwortlichkeit-aendern]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_ressourcen_ressource_verlaengern.md", "output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_ressourcen_verantwortlichkeit_aendern.md"]
---

# Resource Extension (Ressource verlängern)

**Resource Extension** (Ressource verlängern) is the process of renewing or extending the validity period of an IT resource provided by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]]. This is a critical phase of the [[ressourcenverwaltung]] lifecycle, ensuring that necessary technical assets remain available to the user.

## Process via UMS
The extension is handled electronically through the [[ums]] (Account Management System):
1. **Access**: The user enters the resource management area of the UMS.
2. **Selection**: The user identifies the resource that requires extension.
3. **Action**: By selecting **"Ressource verlängern/bearbeiten"** (Extend/Edit Resource), the user can update the validity period or modify the resource.

## Dual Purpose of Extension Requests
According to the newly generated version, the "Extend/Edit Resource" (**Ressource verlängern/bearbeiten**) function in the [[ums]] serves two primary purposes:
1. **Temporal Extension**: Extending the date until which the resource is granted.
2. **Administrative Modification**: Changing or adding the list of responsible persons for the resource.

For detailed instructions on using this function to transfer ownership, see [[ressourcen-verantwortlichkeit-aendern]].

## Key Characteristics
- **Post-Expiration Recovery**: A significant feature of this process is that resources can be extended **even after they have already expired**, allowing for the recovery of services before permanent deletion occurs.
- **Lifecycle Integration**: This action sits between the initial [[ressource-beantragen]] / [[ressource-genehmigen]] phase and the final [[ressource-loeschen]] phase.

## Support
If the extension process fails or technical issues arise, support is available via the [[groupware]] ticket system or the URZ hotline.