HPC Log on Using PuTTy

This document presents a procedure for logging into the Matilda Cluster with SSH using the PuTTY Windows client.

Who is Eligible?

Active Faculty or Staff

Procedure

1. Open PuTTY and select the "SSH" radio button, then enter the login hostname hpc-login.oakland.edu. Click "Connect":

PuTTY Configuration window showing settings for SSH connection. Host Name is set to 'hpc-login.oakland.edu' with port 22. Red arrows point to 'Host Name' and 'SSH' options, while a green arrow points to the 'Open' button.

2. The first time you connect using PuTTY you may be presented with a warning. Click "Yes" to continue:

PuTTY security alert window with yellow warning icon. Text warns of an unrecognized server key. Options include Yes, No, Cancel, and Help. A green arrow points to "Yes."

3. Once the initial connection is established, you will be prompted for your username:

Terminal window for remote login via PuTTY on hpc-login-p01.sys.oakland.edu, displaying "login as: jbjohnston" in white text on a black background.

4. Then you'll be prompted for your password (note characters will not appear on the screen):

Screenshot of a PuTTY terminal displaying a login prompt for 'login' and 'password'. The background is black with green text, conveying a technical and secure tone.

5. You will then be prompted for a Duo 2-Factor Authentication method:

Command line interface displaying a login prompt for Duo two-factor authentication, offering options for Duo Push, phone call, or SMS passcodes.

6. Once authenticated with Duo you will see the login node splash screen and command prompt:

Terminal window displaying a welcome message for 'Matilda HPCC' in ASCII art. Text outlines usage policies for authorized users, software loading commands, and a Slack channel invitation.

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