Access

SSH (secure shell), SCP (secure copy), and SFTP (SSH file transfer protocol) access to

• bobby.cs.unlv.edu (131.216.23.6)
• cardiac.cs.unlv.edu (131.216.23.8)
• java.cs.unlv.edu (131.216.23.15)

via Internet is presently available.

We may change policies and procedures for remote access to handle the load as need arises.

Connecting in TBE B-361 in Linux

1. Once logged into Linux, at the prompt type ssh username@server (e.g. ssh smithj1@bobby.cs.unlv.edu) and hit Enter
2. An authentication warning may appear that looks like this:

The authenticity of hosts 'bobby.cs.unlv.edu (131.216.23.6)' can't be established. RSA key fingerprint is 
xodif-lolyn-bohuh-foleg-cokec-boged-hihaf-helam-mosim-feros-pyxix 
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?

3. Type yes and hit Enter
4. Enter your password and hit Enter

Connecting in TBE B-361 in Windows

1. Open the SSH client by going to Start -> Program -> Secure Shell Client
2. Once the program is open hit spacebar or Enter
3. A window will appear asking for hostname and username
   • For hostname enter one of the servers above (e.g. bobby.cs.unlv.edu)
   • For username enter your login name
4. An authentication warning may appear that looks like this:

The authenticity of hosts 'bobby.cs.unlv.edu (131.216.23.6)' can't be established. RSA key fingerprint is 
xodif-lolyn-bohuh-foleg-cokec-boged-hihaf-helam-mosim-feros-pyxix 
Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no)?

5. Select yes

Note: This is the same program that is installed on computers in TEC classrooms.

Remote access

You may connect to any of the servers above from your home or any location with an Internet connection. See the sections below for details on connecting to a shell (terminal access) or transferring files via SCP/SFTP.

Terminal access

• Secure Shell Client - remote terminal access program for Windows
• Bitvise - remote terminal access program for Windows
• PuTTY - remote terminal access program for Windows
• macOS - remote terminal access using macOS

File transfer

• Secure Shell Client - file transfer program for Windows
• WinSCP - file transfer program for Windows
• Cyberduck - file transfer program for macOS
• fugu - file transfer program for macOS