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SSH is the recommended method of remotely connecting to Linux machines on campus. This page walks through the syntax for connecting to Linux machines via SSH.

Instructions

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1. Connect to the TAMU Network:

   1. If you are on campus, connect to the Wi-Fi network TAMU_WiFi or eduroam

   2. If you are off campus, connect to your local Wi-Fi network. Open the Cisco AnyConnect VPN application and log in with your NetID and password.

2. Open a terminal in your respective OS

   1. Powershell or Command Prompt on Windows

   2. Terminal on MacOS or Linux

3. Use the following command syntax to connect to a remote Linux server

   Code Block
   ssh <netID>@<hostname>

4. Enter “yes” at the following prompt:

   Code Block
   language abap
   The authenticity of host '<host>' can't be established. ECDSA key fingerprint is SHA256:<####>. Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])?

5. Enter your netID password

6. Once the session is open, lsshould list the contents of your home directory.

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