Linux Remote Access

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Last updated: Sept 24, 2021 by Jamey Walker (Unlicensed)
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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.

The remote computer you are accessing must be connected to the TAMU network via Ethernet.

You will need to know your computer name (hostname) or IP address to connect to the remote computer.

Instructions

  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

    ssh <netID>@<hostname>

  4. Enter “yes” at the following prompt:

    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, ls should list the contents of your home directory.