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- Download and install PuTTY from the PuTTY website. Based on your computer, choose either the 32 or 64 bit MSI under MSI (‘Windows Installer’).
- Open PuTTY and in the Host Name (or IP address) field enter
RITusername@sporcsubmit.rc.rit.edu(change "RITusername" to your own username) and then click 'Open'. - On your first time connecting, your will be asked to recognize the authenticity of the host. Click yes.
- Enter your RIT password and now your are connected.
- This is an example of what a successful login will look like:
Using MobaXterm
If you want something more advanced and colorful than PuTTY then MobaXterm is the way to go. Fun fact: MobaXterm comes with games, so if you need to take a break from doing research you don't have to go far to be entertained.
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