X2Go and SSH Basics

Connecting with X2go

X2go is the way most users connect to our other machines since it provides a graphical display that makes it easier. If you are more familiar working in SSH (a type of direct connection with no graphical display) you can SSH through a terminal or even vscode and work there. It can be installed Here. Once installed, enter

Server

Session name: <Whatever you want>

Host: <computer_name>.deepspace.ucsb.edu

Login: <username>

SSH port: <Do no change, default=22>

Session Type

XFCE

Connecting with SSH

For a more direct connection with a graphical user interface, you can connect via SSH. This connection is useful for file transfering via spc or if X2Go is experiencing technical issues. To connect via ssh type:

ssh <username>@<computer_name>.deepspace.ucsb.edu