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SSH (Logging in)
To ssh to compsci04, we use a VPN to maintain secure access to the server.
Go to https://vpn.snc.edu and login with your SNC email and password. You will need your second factor device, like you do when logging into other services like email.
Download and install the VPN client using the link at the top of the webpage.
Use this knowledge base article to help setup the client on your computer: How to Install and Use FortiClient VPN
After the client is configured, make sure you connect to VPN before you attempt to use SSH or SCP (or WinSCP) to communicate with the server.
You'll need to connect to the VPN whenever you want to talk to compsci04
SSH (Remote login)
From a Mac, I'd recommend using the built-in ssh command on your computer.
Open Terminal, and type
ssh username@compsci04.snc.edu:7576
Use your SNC password when prompted
From Windows, I'd recommend using something like PuTTY or SuperPuTTY:
Host: compsci04.snc.edu
Port: 7576
Use your SNC password when prompted
File Management/File Copy
From a Mac, a lot of people recommend Cyberduck or FIlezilla for remote file management. If you simply want to copy files, you can always use the built-in SCP command.
scp /path/to/file.extension username@compsci04.snc.edu:7576:/destination/directory
On Windows, a lot of people recommend WinSCP. Reference the information above for configuration settings.
SSH without Client Side VPN
You can also SSH to compsci04 without a client side VPN running on your computer.
To do this login to https://vpn.snc.edu
Once you're logged in click on the compsci04 bookmark.
Type your 6 character username and SNC password in to login to the computer.
