Logging in from a Windows host

Logging in with Windows:

You will need to point your chosen SSH client to one of the following login nodes.

• eofe7.mit.edu (CentOS 7)
  
• eofe8.mit.edu (CentOS 7)
• eofe9.mit.edu (CentOS 7)
• eofe10.mit.edu (Rocky 8)

Connecting to either eofe9 or eofe10 requires Two-Factor Authentication.

Different Windows SSH Clients:

Logging in with PuTTY

1. Download PuTTY and run the executable.

2. In the Session tab, enter the remote host (one of the login nodes listed above) and select SSH as the connection type.

3. Use MIT Kerberos credentials when prompted.

Logging in with MobaXterm (recommended)

1. Download MobaXterm and run the executable.
   
2. Click “New Session”, then click “SSH”.
   
3. Fill in:
   • Hostname: Use one of the login nodes listed above.
   • Username: Put your engaging account username here.
     
4. Click connect, entering your MIT Kerberos password when prompted.
   

If you have any problems logging in, please contact orcd-help-engaging@mit.edu.