DEPARTMENT oF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS/AMHERST

Logging Into Department Computers




Logging Into Computers remotely:


Currently there are three computers you may use to connect to the department's network:

  • ssh1.math.umass.edu (Sun Blade)
  • ssh2.math.umass.edu (Sun Blade)
  • ssh3.math.umass.edu (Sun Blade)


    • The preferred method for logging into the SSH systems from outside of our network is to connect using:

  • ssh.math.umass.edu

    • This method will allow you connect to any of the SSH systems listed above in a "round robin" fashion. For example if one system is down, you would connect to the next available system from the above list. Note that you can also log into ssh1,ssh2 or ssh3 directly.

    To log into a computer from outside the department's network you must have an ssh client installed on your local system. Unix based systems such as Linux and Macs already have this client installed.

    1. Open a terminal session on your system
    2. Choose one of the systems from the list above
    3. For example ssh -l username ssh.math.umass.edu

    Windows systems must have an ssh client installed. Good, non-commercial, free versions are available from:

  • SSH non-commercial site #1

  • SSH Secure Shell Download


    • Logging into the department's network over the WEB:

    SSH over the WEB is a convenient means of accessing our network when an ssh client may not be installed on your local computer (i.e. you are using a system at another site, an airport kiosk or hotel. Note-That it is preferable for you to use an ssh client versus this method when possible. You'll find the performance much better with the added benefit of a more secure connection.

  • SSH Over the Web
    1. Click on the following SSH Over the Web
    2. Enter your account and password


    • Logging into other department computers while connected to our network:


    Once you have logged into one of the remote servers listed above, you may log into several other public systems if you desire. Or, if you are already working within our network at your office or lab workstation, you may log into any of the following as well. Simply do the following:

    1. Open a terminal session on your system
    2. Choose one of the systems from the list below
    3. For example ssh -l username rcf1422-1.math.umass.edu