Access MATLAB via SSH (Windows)

Pre-requisites

  • Go to Xming > Download > Install and run the program.
  • Click Next on all the dialogue boxes until you have one with just the Finish option.

Note: Ensure the Xming icon is visible on the Windows Taskbar.
  • Search "GlobalProtect" on the Windows Taskbar, and connect to the VPN, if not on a campus network.
  • Download and run Putty.

Connecting

  • Open PuTTY.
  • Enter giant.utdallas.edu for the Host Name and ensure the Port is set to 22 and the connection type is SSH.

  • Navigate to the X11 tab under Connection > SSH.
  • Check the box next to "Enable X11 forwarding".
  • Type localhost:0 as the ‘X display location,’ and ensure ‘Remote X11 authentication protocol’ is set to MIT-Magic-Cookie-1.

  • Click Open to start the terminal. You can save your session settings from the Session tab and load it each time you want to connect.
  • Log in with your NetID and password.
Note: Password will be tracked in silent keystrokes so that no text will appear in the Terminal.

  • Type Matlab & and press Enter. MATLAB will open in the Xming application.

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