Hi,
I was wondering how VASP handles multiplicity? Is it ok to just consider the ISPIN or do I need to add other tags?
Cheers,
Jess 
Multiplicity
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Re: Multiplicity
Dear Jess,
VASP can handle non-polarised calculations (i.e. all bands are double degenerate and have occupancy 2, set with ISPIN=1), spin-polarised calculations (set with ISPIN=2, bands are distinguished between spin up and spin down), and non-collinear spin (set with LSORBIT=.TRUE.). You can read more about each type on our wiki page.
Kind regards,
Pedro