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How to Remotely log in to the Thomas Server via SSH

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TitleHow to Remotely log in to the Thomas Server via SSH
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Connecting to the Thomas Server

To run programs on Thomas, you will need to login to Thomas via the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol. Once connected, you will run programs via a command line interface:

Windows Using Putty

  1. If on campus, make sure you are connected to the Butler Secure wireless network or ethernet (Get Connected). If off campus you just need an internet connection (no VPN required).
  2. Putty is a free program you can download to your computer that allows you to connect to servers and computers over SSH. Use the download link (the program downloads to the default downloads folder directly, but you can move it to where ever you like on your computer such as your Desktop)
  3. Once downloaded, double click the putty.exe file wherever it download on your computer (typically the Downloads folder)
  4. Enter thomas.butler.edu for the Host Name and click Open
  5. Click Accept to accept the host key
  6. Enter your Butler username for login as (do not use your email address) and press enter
  7. Enter your Butler network password for the password and press enter Note: the prompt will not show what you are typing
  8. You will see a message that says "Butler University node Thomas" and you can run programs on the server
  9. When you are done with work, type exit and press enter (the Putty window will close)

MacOS Using Terminal

  1. If on campus, make sure you are connected to the Butler Secure wireless network or ethernet (Get Connected). If off campus you just need an internet connection (no VPN required).
  2. Click the Spotlight search (Spyglass icon) in the top right corner of the Mac desktop.
  3. Type Terminal into the Spotlight Search box and it should appear towards the top as a search result (a small rectangular black box is the icon). Click on the Terminal result.
  4. In the Terminal window that opens type: ssh username@thomas.butler.edu.
  5. You will be asked "Are you sure you want to continue connecting (yes/no/[fingerprint])?" type: yes and press enter.
  6. Enter your Butler network password in the password prompt and press enter. Note: you will not see what you are typing.
  7. You will see a message that says "Butler University node Thomas". You are logged in to the server and you can type commands to run programs.
  8. When you are done with your work, type exit and press enter. You will receive a "Connection to thomas.butler.edu is closed." message.


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