- We currently only allow SSH (command line) connections from a Windows PC to a Mac. This example uses SecureCRT.
If the system you are connecting from is not connected to CEE’s wired network you will need to contact ISG (helpdesk@ce.gatech.edu) to verify that SSH is enabled for your system from a VPN connection.- From SecureCRT begin a new connection
- Enter the address of the machine that you want to connect to in the Hostname field using the following format: [HOSTNAME].ce.gatech.edu
- You may enter your username on the machine you are connecting to in the Username field
- Only the Password option needs to be checked under Authentication
- Click on the Connect button
- The first time you attempt the connection you will be presented with the option to save the host key.
- Clicking Accept Once will connect to the remote system but will not save the key The next time you connect to the system you will be presented with this option again.
- Clicking Accept & Save will save the key and you will not be presented with the option in the future.
- Clicking Cancel will terminate the connection
- If you entered your username in Step 1 this prompt will not appear.
- Enter the username for the system you are connecting to in the field provided
- Click Ok
- Clicking Cancel will terminate the connection
- Passwords can be easily recovered by anyone with access to your system. You should never use the save password option.
- Enter the password for the username that you enter in Step 3 in the password field
- Click Ok
- Clicking Cancel will terminate the connection
- Clicking Skip will move to the next Authentication method enabled in Step 1 If no other Authentications methods are enabled the connection will be terminated
- Your connection should now be complete. If your connection fails, please retry the connection and check your settings.
If you continue to experience trouble please email Help Desk at helpdesk@ce.gatech.edu