UCLA Social Sciences Computing

Using SSH

Follow these steps to connect to our UNIX servers using either the SSH Secure Shell Client (Telnet) or the SSH Secure File Transfer Client (FTP).

Step 1:

Double-click the shortcut labeled "SSH Secure Shell Client" to start a new Telnet session or the "SSH Secure File Transfer Client" to start a new FTP session.

Step 2:

Select the "Quick Connect" button to connect to Remote Host and enter the following:

Host Name: www.sscnet.ucla.edu (or another host name)
User Name: your login name
Port Number: 22
Authentication Method: Password

Click "Connect" after all the settings have been entered.

Step 3:

Enter your password in the text field then click "OK".

Step 4:

Now select the "Profiles" button located next to "Quick Connect". Type in a profile name then click "Add to Profiles".

Step 5:

The current session settings have now been saved. Your profile can be found in the drop down menu under Profiles.


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