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Connecting to NCSA Resources via SSH Secure Shell (Windows only)

  1. Review SSH Communications Security's Non-Commercial Use License.
  2. Download the Windows SSH Secure Shell Client installer.
  3. Install the SSH Secure Shell Client by double cliking the "SSHSecureShellClient-3.2.9.exe" file.
    The average user should accept all the defaults for the installation.
  4. Once the installation is complete, start the ssh program by double clicking on the Desktop Icon .

  5. From the Menu Bar select File ==> Quick Connect... or click the icon on the Icon Bar.


  6. Fill in the "Host Name:" and "User Name:" text boxes and click the "Connect" button.


  7. Enter your password and click the "OK" button.


For additional usage info you can view the user guide in pdf format.