How to Use Timeshare Linux
Follow the appropriate steps below to access a remote Linux session from your computer.
Windows
- If you're connecting from off-campus, connect to campus VPN.
- Open SSH Tectia - Terminal.
- Click Quick Connect.
- Enter the following:
Host Name: linux.andrew.cmu.edu
User Name: your Andrew userID - Click Connect.
Note: If prompted about connection keys, select an option and click OK. - Enter your Andrew password and press Enter.
Mac
- If you're connecting from off-campus, connect to campus VPN.
- Open Terminal.
- Type ssh -X YourAndrewUserID@linux.andrew.cmu.edu and press Enter.
- If prompted with an authenticity of host message, type Yes and then press Enter.
- Enter your Andrew password and press Enter.