Terminal Settings: Remote Access for Macintosh (SSH):

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Terminal is a client program for remote access to other computers or servers using Secure Shell (SSH). Run Terminal:

  • Click on Applications
  • Select Utilities
  • Double click Terminal

There may also be a shortcut in the Dock.

Connect to the server:
  • at the prompt: type
    ssh abacus.bates.edu
  • type your Bates password when prompted

If you are at a computer other than your own, you may need to type:
ssh username@abacus.bates.edu
so that you may login under your own username.

For example, hpotter would type:
ssh hpotter@abacus.bates.edu Disconnect from the server:
  • When you are finished: type logout

Close the application:
  • Select: Terminal menu
  • Click: Quit Terminal