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Issue/Question
How do I log into Lawrence on a Mac or Linux computer?
Environment
- Lawrence HPC
- BASH terminal
Cause
Need to utilize the Lawrence HPC resource
Resolution
Note: You can also find a tutorial on the USD Research Computing Group website.
Note: To request access, please submit the High Performance Computing request form
- Mac Users only: Download XQuartz
Note: Administrator permissions for the computer may be required for this step
Note: This is only if you wish to run GUI applications (X11 forwarding)
- Open a terminal
- Once the command prompt appears, type ssh your.UserName@lawrence.usd.edu
Note: Your username is often your first (given) name, a period (.), and your last name (surname) with no spaces (e.g., ssh Charlie.Coyote@lawrence.usd.edu)
- When the password prompt appears, type your password
Note: When passwords are typed in a bash shell, the cursor doesn't move or blink
- Complete your Duo second authentication method
- You must approve the Push on your mobile device
- OR You must type in the six-digit passcode from the Duo token (ie. 123456) and press enter
- If login is successful, a welcome message and new command prompt will appear
Note: if you mistyped your password, the system will send you back to step 4