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# Hello world 🙂

Welcome to the Storrs High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility! This page is your friendly starting point for launching your computational research here at UConn. With instructions on everything from connecting to the HPC to submitting jobs, our step-by-step guide is tailored to make your journey into high-performance computing as smooth as possible. 

Let's get started so you can take advantage of everything our HPC has to offer!

# Make an account

# Off Campus/Non-UConn Wifi Access

Whether you are on a Mac, Windows, or Linux machine, to connect to HPC from off-campus, you will need to install UConn’s **Virtual Private Network** (VPN).

[UConn Cisco AnyConnect VPN Documentation](https://kb.uconn.edu/space/IKB/10907091023/Cisco+AnyConnect+VPN)

The VPN makes sure you belong to the UConn community by having you log in with your netID and password. Once you connect to UConn’s VPN, you will be able to log in to the HPC.

If you are on UConn Wifi (Secure or Guest), you should be able to access the cluster without the VPN.

> ℹ️ Occasionally, connecting to the HPC requires the VPN even while on UConn Wi-Fi. It is recommended to have the VPN installed for troubleshooting if needed.

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# SSH/SSH Client Install

> 📝 **What is SSH and SSH client?**
> 📝 
> 📝 Secure Shell (SSH) is a secure way to run network services like accessing remote computers or transferring files over the internet, using a standard secure channel. It uses a pair of keys, one private and one public, to keep communications private and verify the identity of the user and the remote computer.
> 📝 
> 📝 An SSH Client is a program that connects to remote computers (like the HPC) using the SSH protocol. After connecting, you can use the remote machine through a command line interface as if you were using it locally.

### Windows

To log in to the HPC from a Windows computer, **you need to use an SSH client**.

- We recommend [MobaXterm](https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/download.html). The free version is sufficient.
  - [Storrs HPC MobaXterm Guide](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SH/pages/27077804066)
- [Visual Studio Code ](https://code.visualstudio.com/)is also a popular option for those already using it on their local machines.
  - [Storrs HPC VSCode Guide](https://kb.uconn.edu/space/SH/26626326576/Visual+Studio+Code+(VSCode)+Guide)

### MacOS

> 📝 [Terminal](https://support.apple.com/guide/terminal/what-is-terminal-trmld4c92d55/mac) is an app that is installed by default on all Macs.

To log in to the HPC from a Mac, you can use the terminal app.

However, you may need an X-server for using any graphical applications (GUIs) remotely over SSH. We recommend XQuartz as the X-server: [Download and Install XQuartz](https://www.xquartz.org/).

### Linux

Also has a terminal by default. 


You’re now all set to move forward and learn about HPCs!

> ℹ️ **Next:** [https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SH/pages/27970568262](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/SH/pages/27970568262)