Bitvise

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In this guide, we'll show you how to SSH into a HPG using Bitvise SSH Client. With this tool, you can securely connect and execute commands using an easy-to-use interface.

Setup Steps

1. Download and install the Bitvise SSH Client on your computer.
2. Open Bitvise and click the "New profile" button in the main window.
3. In the "Profile settings" window, enter the following information:
   • Profile name: a name for the profile (e.g. "HPG").
   • Host: hpg.rc.ufl.edu
   • Port: 22, or 2222 if using SSH Key.
   • Username: your username on HPG.
4. Click the "Advanced" button to open the advanced settings.
5. In the "Advanced settings" window, select the "SSH" tab and configure the following settings:
   • Preferred SSH protocol version: 2 (recommended).
   • Private key file: If you have an SSH key, you can select it here. Otherwise, leave it blank.
   • Authentication: Password (recommended).

Login Steps

1. Click the "Login" button to connect to the HPG.
2. Enter your password when prompted.
3. Once you're connected, you can use the terminal window to run commands on the remote server.