1. Install Chrome and Firefox browsers

1. Chrome: ​Google Chrome
2. Firefox: ​Firefox.

2. Install and test SSH Client

Mac OS X/Linux

Mac OS X and Linux come with an ssh client you can run from a Terminal window. You do not need to install anything. Proceed to the Test SSH with Keys section below.

Windows

Install FireSSH, a Firefox ssh plugin:

• Install the plugin from ​FireSSH
  

Test SSH with keys

You should have received a copy of an SSH private key by email.

To test your setup you will need this information:

• username: sshtest
• hostname: pc2.geni.uchicago.edu
• port: 30522
• passphrase for private key: v3rify

Mac OS X/Linux/Cygwin : Follow these instructions. If you see the prompt [sshtest@my-node ~]$ you are all set!
Windows : Use Firefox with FireSSH installed to test your ssh setup. See instructions at these instructions. If you see the prompt [sshtest@my-node ~]$ you are all set!