Connecting to the HPC

Connecting to the VPN

You'll need to connect to our VPN to access the Kennesaw State University HPC. To begin, point your web browser to vpn-groups.kennesaw.edu and install the appropriate GlobalProtect VPN client for your computer. If you already have a GlobalProtect VPN client installed, make sure you have a connection for vpn-groups.kennesaw.edu, NOT vpn.kennesaw.edu -- that connection will not allow you to access the HPC.

Connecting to the HPC

Once you have a connection through the VPN, you will need to use an SSH program. Apple Mac users can use the Terminal.app or iTerm2, while Microsoft Windows users can use Putty or Windows PowerShell.

Connect To The HPCConnect To The SHPC

ssh NetID@hpc.kennesaw.edu

ssh NetID@shpc.kennesaw.edu

For those wanting to utilize an X Windows session:

Command Line SSH (Windows or Mac)GUI SSH Clients

If you are using the command line ssh command, you need to add a -Y to the ssh command like:

ssh -Y NetID@hpc.kennesaw.edu

(If you are connecting to the SHPC, substitute shpc.kennesaw.edu for hpc.kennesaw.edu in the above command)

In the configuration settings for your connection to the HPC, look for "X Windows Forwarding" or "X11 Forwarding" options.

NEW! Starting August 8^th, 2022

Due to changes in security policies, Kennesaw State University requires two-factor authentication for all servers, including the HPC login servers. For more information about connecting using Duo two-factor authentication, please visit Duo Two-Factor Authentication.