clarify that web portal can be used too

mkdocs/docs/HPC/account.md

@@ -31,6 +31,17 @@ Brussels University Association, Antwerp University Association and the
 University Colleges-Limburg. The VSC is funded by the Flemish
 Government.
 
+There are two methods for connecting to {{hpcinfra}}:
+
+- Using a terminal to connect via SSH.
+- [Using the web portal](web_portal.md)
+
+The web portal offers a convenient way to upload files and gain shell access to the {{hpcinfra}} from a standard web browser (no software installation or configuration required).
+
+If you would like use a terminal with SSH as this gives you more flexibility continue reading.
+However if you prefer to use the web portal, you can skip ahead to the following section: [Applying for the account](#applying-for-the-account).
+Once you have successfully obtained an account, you can then delve into the details of utilizing the HPC-UGent web portal by reading [Using the HPC-UGent web portal](web_portal.md).
+
 The {{ hpcinfra }} clusters use public/private key pairs for user authentication
 (rather than passwords). Technically, the private key is stored on your
 local computer and always stays there; the public key is stored on the {{ hpc }}.

mkdocs/docs/HPC/connecting.md

@@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ Before you can really start using the {{ hpc }} clusters, there are several thin
 you need to do or know:
 
 1.  You need to **log on to the cluster** using an SSH client to one of
-    the login nodes. This will give you command-line access. The
-    software you'll need to use on your client system depends on its
-    operating system.
+    the login nodes or by using the [HPC web portal](web_portal.md).
+    This will give you command-line access. 
+    A standard web browser like Firefox or Chrome for the web portal will suffice. 
 
 2.  Before you can do some work, you'll have to **transfer the files**
     that you need from your desktop computer to the cluster. At the end
@@ -62,6 +62,9 @@ connect, with an error message like:
 
 ## First Time connection to the HPC infrastructure
 
+The remaining content in this chapter is primarily focused for people utilizing a terminal with SSH.
+If you are instead using the web portal, the corresponding chapter might be more helpful: [Using the HPC-UGent web portal](web_portal.md).
+
 If you have any issues connecting to the {{ hpc }} after you've followed these
 steps, see [Issues connecting to login node](../troubleshooting/#issues-connecting-to-login-node) to troubleshoot.