Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP)

Windows

1. Skip to the next step if you're already connected to the UT network (i.e. working at the office, Main Campus, or established a VPN)

   1. If you're working off the UT network, you need to establish a VPN, see the instructions below for setting up the VPN software and accessing it:

   2. http://lase.mer.utexas.edu/wiki/index.php/Remote_access_of_university-owned_computers

2. Download/install FTP software. I recommend FileZilla

   1. https://filezilla-project.org/

3. Open the FTP software and enter the login credentials for the lase account you need to access. Common credentials are:

   1. Host (format might change if you use something other than FileZilla): sftp://lase.mer.utexas.edu

   2. Port: 12322

   3. Username/password combinations:

      1. Share account (e.g. share drive access): share/MerCadTel

      2. Webmaster (e.g. updating website): webmaster/calciumflouride

      3. Administrator (powerful account that should only be accessed as a last resort): ask the current server superuser for login info

4. Once connection is made, you can manage the file system and transfer files between your computer and the lase server

Secure Shell (SSH)

Windows

1. Install your favorite ssh client. There is one available on bevoware:

   1. Find "SSH Secure Shell"

   2. Click "Download"

   3. A better one, called PuTTy is available here:

      1. http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html

2. Using your favorite ssh client, login with the your username and password:

   1. Site: lase.mer.utexas.edu

   2. User: <Your Username>

   3. Password: <Your Password>

Ubuntu (or Debian based Linux)

1. Install Secure Shell

^{sudo aptitude install ssh}

1. Login:

^{ssh -p 12322 <YOUR_ACCOUNT_NAME>@lase.mer.utexas.edu}

1. Replace <YOUR_ACCOUNT_NAME> with the account you want to access. Also enter the password for the account once prompted. Common accounts to access are:

   1. Username/password combinations:

      1. Share account (e.g. share drive access): share/MerCadTel

      2. Webmaster (e.g. updating website): webmaster/calciumflouride

      3. Administrator (powerful account that should only be accessed as a last resort): ask the current server superuser for login info

Get Your Own User Account

1. Send a request to <administrator@lase.mer.utexas.edu>, with the username you would like.

2. Once you have received a response, ssh in using the temporary password provided (ssh access is described below)

3. You will be prompted to change the password. Follow the on-screen directions. Afterwards, you have to login again with the new password.