Issue
SSH allows a secure connection to remote servers and provides you with a command-line interface at that server. These are the instructions on establishing an SSH connection with the Giant server from a Mac or Linux computer.
Note: The Giant server cannot be accessed outside the university network. To connect to giant from any other network, you must first connect to the VPN.
To connect to a different server, replace the giant in the instructions below with the server's name to which you want to connect to.
Detailed Resolution
- Open the Terminal application on your device.
- Type ssh followed by your netid@giant.utdallas.edu.
- Hit Enter.
- If you get a message about the host, type Yes and press Enter.
- Type your password and press Enter.
- Authenticate your login through Duo.
Note: It will not display that your password is being entered, but your keystrokes will be tracked.
- If your password was entered correctly and Duo Authentication has been approved, you are now connected to Giant.
If you run into any further issues regarding this process, please email assist@utdallas.edu or contact the helpdesk.