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- Download and install the free version from the MobaXterm website.
- Open MobaXterm and click 'Start local terminal'.
- You now have a Unix-based terminal that supports SSH. On the command line run:
ssh RITusername@sporcsubmit.rc.rit.edu(replace "RITusername" with your own username).
- 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:
Next Steps
If you are new to Research Computing and following the getting started road map, see Basic Unix Commands to learn how to navigate the terminal.
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