QuickStart Putty

Please Note: To connect to the KSU HPC, whether on or off campus, you will need to sign in through the  - KSU鈥檚 Virtual Private Network (VPN) application called Global Protect.  Prior to clicking connect, be sure to select the vpn-groups portal.

From the , download and execute the PuTTY Installer. You can install with the default settings. 

Once the install is done, you can start the PuTTY application. If you used the default settings, there should be an icon on your desktop to start the application or you can launch it from the Start Menu.

  • When the Putty app first starts, it will display the configuration menu.

    Add the name of the machine you want to access.

    Host Name (or IP Address): hpc.kennesaw.edu

    Click the Save button to keep this connection available in the Open button鈥檚 saved sessions.

    The first time you connect to any new system, PuTTY will ask you to authorize using the server's RSA key.  Just hit the Yes button and proceed.

    Note: HPC connection requirements may change to align with current security policies. 榴莲黄视频 the for current instructions on .

  • Putty should now be connected to the HPC, and you鈥檒l see at the top of the terminal screen a prompt:

    Login as - Type in your KSU NetID, then hit Return

    When prompted, enter your KSU NetID Password followed by Return.

    You should see 鈥淲elcome to the KSU HPC Cluster鈥� and then be presented with a prompt where you can enter commands.

    Example: [your_netid@hpcprdssh02 ~]$