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Connecting via SSH

Any user with a Palmetto Cluster account can log-in using SSH (Secure Shell) to access the terminal interface. Mac OS X and Linux systems come with an SSH client installed, while Windows users will need to download one.

SSH on Mac and Linux​

Mac OS X or Linux users may open a Terminal, and type in the following command:

ssh username@slogin.palmetto.clemson.edu

where username is your Clemson user ID. You will be prompted for both your password and DUO authentication.

SSH on Windows​

Windows now supports OpenSSH natively in Windows 10 onwards.

Windows PowerShell​

In your search bar enter the word powershell. This will pull up several options as shown below.

Windows PowerShell

Select only the Windows PowerShell NOT the Windows PowerShell(x86). The x86 versions have issues with OpenSSH.

Once you open Powershell, log in to palmetto2 using ssh

ssh USERNAME@slogin.palmetto.clemson.edu

Windows PowerShell Login

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)​

All connections to Palmetto require 2FA. If you are not enrolled in 2FA yet, you may enroll at 2fa.clemson.edu.

After you enter your login name and password, Palmetto will ask you to provide additional authentication for 2FA via one of the following three options for registered devices (smart phone or tablet):

Using keyboard-interactive authentication.
Duo two-factor login for $user

Enter a passcode or select one of the following options:

 1. Duo Push to XXX-XXX-XXXX
 2. Phone call to XXX-XXX-XXXX
 3. SMS passcodes to XXX-XXX-XXXX

Passcode or option (1-3):
  • Option 1: response to Duo Push to your device by clicking Approve
  • Option 2: listen to the automatic call from system and select any key on your device.
  • Option 3: enter a passcode that is shown in your DUO app.
Passcode or option (1-3): 1234567

To learn more about two-factor authentication and how it protects your account, please visit the DUO Security information page provided by CCIT.

Message of the Day (motd)​

When you first log into Palmetto, you will be presented with a welcome message. This is called the motd, or message of the day. This message typically contains a quick introduction to Palmetto, links to user guides, and a list of useful commands. Information about upcoming maintenance will also be posted here.

Screenshot of a terminal showing the current message of the day.

warning

The message of the day changes periodically, so the version in the screenshot above may not be current.

Connect to Palmetto to see the latest message of the day.

Host Key​

To be sure you are connecting to a legitimate Palmetto login node, you may verify that it uses the following host key:

SHA256:9Qrgsb4+4zlT6o8qmdnf67nmGBdBxr0fCHBrtzwgYD4