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nameGeneral Setup Instructions

To set up access:

  1. First, log into the OnDemand resource for the HPC you want to set up SSH keys for.

    1. For MedicineBow, log in at https://medicinebow.arcc.uwyo.edu/. Step-by-step directions for logging into MedicineBow OnDemand are available here.

    2. For WildIris, log in at https://https://wiodm01.arcc.uwyo.edu/. Step-by-step directions for logging into WildIris OnDemand are available here.

  2. Once you’re logged in, you should be presented with the HPC Dashboard. Click the following icon to set up SSH key authentication:

  3. Each key is associated with your identity, therefore you do not need to create a new key for every client you use to ssh into the HPC.

    If you haven’t set up an SSH key previously, you should see an empty screen/list with the option to generate a new a key. Click that button if you need to set up a key.

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    Doing this will create a new set of files associated with your login to the HPC.

    If you’ve already created a key previously you don’t need another one. Skip this step and download a key you’ve already generated for your account as described in the next step.

  4. Click the download button associated with the key ID for your ssh key to download them to your client/computer.

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Warning

Please be careful with these files. Do not change their permissions, put them in an insecure digital location, or share them with others. They are your “virtual keys” to log in as yourself on the HPC. If provided to or shared with others, they will be able to log into that ARCC HPC resource as you

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The following steps should be performed on the machine from which you typically SSH into HPC and should be configured on each computer you ssh to the HPC from. Further directions for configuration then depend on your preferred SSH client from that machine.
Directions for Windows, MacOS, an Linux are available below. Expand the section associated with the operating system on your local computer from which you plan to ssh into the cluster.

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Setting Up Password-Free SSH Keys on Windows Clients
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Note

In the event you’re unable to log in with your SSH key, go to the Windows SSH Key Configuration page and check out our Troubleshooting section.

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