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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.

    3. For Loren Password-Free SSH Authentication instructions are different from our other HPC resources, and may be found 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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