Carnegie Mellon University

How to Use Timeshare Linux

Follow the appropriate steps below to access a remote Linux session from your computer.

  1. If you're connecting from off-campus, connect to campus VPN.
  2. Open SSH Tectia - Terminal.
  3. Click Quick Connect.
  4. Enter the following:
    Host Name: linux.andrew.cmu.edu
    User Name: your Andrew userID
  5. Click Connect.
    Note: If prompted about connection keys, select an option and click OK.
  6. Enter your Andrew password and press Enter.
  1. If you're connecting from off-campus, connect to campus VPN.
  2. Open Terminal.
  3. Type ssh -X YourAndrewUserID@linux.andrew.cmu.edu and press Enter.
  4. If prompted with an authenticity of host message, type Yes and then press Enter.
  5. Enter your Andrew password and press Enter.