Connecting to WildIris

Overview

This document describes how to connect to WildIris. This is being developed.

Install FreeOPT App on a Mobile Device

Steps to guide the user through setting up OTP in the app:

1. On a device that is not your mobile device, click the QR code link in the email. It will display in a browser.

2. On your mobile device, download the “FreeOTP Authenticator” app by Red Hat from either the Google Play store or the Apple App store.

   1. Note that some Android users may get an alert that this app is optimized for older devices. This is ok.

3. Launch the app.

4. On First launch, you should see:  “No tokens have been added yet. Add a token”

   1. Tap ‘Add a token’.

5. Give FreeOTP access to camera.

6. Scan the QR code in the browser window using the camera on the mobile device.

7. Choose an icon to represent WildIris in the app.

First Login

1. Using MobaXterm, Putty or your favorite terminal program, ssh to Wildiris:

   1. Terminal: ssh <username>@wildiris.arcc.uwyo.edu

   2. Putty or MobaXterm: enter <username>@wildiris.arcc.uwyo.edu into the hostname/session window.

      1. Note: the first time you connect using Putty, it will popup a security alert about the server’s host key not being cached in the registry. For WildIris, it is fine to accept this.

   3. First login:

      1. Enter your initial credentials:

         1. The first factor is the temporary password that was emailed to you.

         2. The second factor is the numerical code provided by FreeOTP.
            Note: the FreeOTP code on your mobile device expires in time, BUT WildIris also has a narrow window of time to put that number in - even if your FreeOTP is good, your second factor may be rejected if the WildIris window has closed.

      2. WildIris will immediately ask for your current password. Re-enter the temporary password that was emailed to you.

         1. Enter a new second factor from FreeOTP. Do not enter the same code from step 2, wait for a new code.

      3. WildIris will now ask you to enter a new password. The new password should be 8+ characters long and include upper and lower case letters, and numbers or special characters.

Subsequent Logins:

1. Using MobaXterm, Putty or your favorite terminal program, ssh to Wildiris:

   1. Terminal: ssh <username>@wildiris.arcc.uwyo.edu

   2. Putty or MobaXterm: enter <username>@wildiris.arcc.uwyo.edu into the hostname/session window.

   3. Enter your credentials when challenged:

      1. The first factor is the password you set in the final step of the First Login process.

      2. The second factor is the numerical code provided by FreeOTP.