Log Into Linux Using Putty, WS_FTP or Oracle SQL

Find Your Computer Username

To access UHD computer accounts—including Linux—you need your username and password.
If you don’t know your username:

1. Go to myUHD (http://www.uhd.edu/myuhd).
2. Click My Personal Profile & Emergency Alerts.
3. Enter your Student ID and PIN.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the profile page to view your computer username.
   For detailed instructions, visit Password Assistance, /password.

Note: If you are off-campus, ensure SSH (Port 22) is not blocked by your firewall.

Login to Linux Using PuTTY

On-Campus

1. On a UHD computer, select PuTTY from Start > All Programs.
2. Follow steps starting from Step 6 below.

Off-Campus

1. Download PuTTY if not installed: PuTTY Download.
2. Click putty.exe and save it to your preferred location.
3. Double-click the PuTTY icon to launch.
4. In the PuTTY Configuration window:
   • Host Name: gator.uhd.edu
   • Protocol: SSH
   • Click Open.
   • (Optional) Save the session by typing Gator in Saved Sessions and clicking Save.
5. At the login as prompt, enter your username and press Enter.
6. Enter your password (cursor will not move) and press Enter. Once logged in, you’ll see a prompt like:
   [username@gator username]$