How to log in using ssh
You can log in to the machines at the Math department using your Math account.
You can connect to a text session using ssh (Secure SHell)
From within the Math department, you can ssh to any of the Math department machines in the MachineList
From outside the Math department, you can use the Cornell VPN, and then ssh to a machine in the list.
You may also ssh into one of our gateway hosts, and then from there, you can ssh into a machine in the list.
NOTE the gateway hosts are still available for traditional password access, but soon they will require an ssh key to connect from outside of the department. Instructions will be updated when this happens.
You can ssh to math1.math.cornell.edu or math2.math.cornell.edu using your Math username and password. Once you are connected to math1 or math2, you can then ssh to the machines inside the Math department.
Note that the gateway machines are very simple, small machines that are only intended for access, and no significant programs or jobs should be run on the gateway machines.
SSH Client Software
If you are on Linux or in a terminal on a Mac, ssh is built in. You can just type the command
ssh username@math1.math.cornell.edu
replacing 'username' with your Math username.
For Windows, you will need to download an ssh client. The PuTTY ssh client is very popular. It's free and you can download it at this link