HPC Log on Using PuTTy

Summary

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

Body

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 login window

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

Connection warning

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

User name prompt

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

Password prompt

5. You will then be prompted for a DUO 2-factor authentication method:

Duo 2 factor authentication

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

Login splash screen

Details

Details

Article ID: 219
Created
Wed 4/2/25 3:18 PM
Modified
Mon 4/14/25 8:35 AM