QuickStart Mac

  • Faculty researchers can request an account for themselves or request an account for a student or guest collaborator.
  • Launch Applications -> Self Service
    Login with your NetID/Password/Duo
    Install - Global Protect: KSU VPN
    Change VPN Portal to vpn-groups.kennesaw.edu
  • Using the globe icon in the top menu bar, click “Connect”.
  • Launch Application -> Utilities -> Terminal.app
    Type: ssh your_netid@kennesaw.edu

    As of August 2022, an HPC SSH session requires DUO

    Enter a passcode or select one of the following options:

    • Duo Push to XXX-XXX-5309
    • Phone Call to XXX-XXX-5309
  • Launch Applications -> Cyberduck
    Click “Open Connection”
    Choose “SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
    Server Host: hpc.kennesaw.edu 
    Port: 22 
    Username: your_netid 
    Password: your_password

    As of August 2022, your SFTP session requires a DUO Authentication

    Duo step Example: (1 - Duo push, 2 - Phone call)

    Your will be asked to provide additional login credentials.

    Duo two-factor login for yourNetID

    Enter a passcode or select one of the following options:
    1. Duo Push to XXX-XXX-1699
    2. Phone call to XXX-XXX-1699

    Passcode or option (1-2).