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How to connect to remote accounts
Linux or macOS:
- Open Terminal
- Run:
ssh <username>@<ip-address>
Your username is studentX
(where X = the number assigned to you)
- If promted about about host authenticity (“ECDSA key fingerprint is SHA256:… Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?”) write
yes
, then press [Enter]
- Enter password (you won’t see any feedback - like
*******
- on the screen), then press [Enter]
Windows
- Install Git Bash: Link.
- The pre-set installation settings should be fine, as long as text editor is Nano
- Open Git Bash
- Run:
ssh <username>@<ip-address>
Your username is studentX
(where X = the number assigned to you)
- If promted about about host authenticity (“ECDSA key fingerprint is SHA256:… Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?”) write
yes
, then press [Enter]
- Enter password (you won’t see any feedback - like
*******
- on the screen), then press [Enter]