How to Setup PuTTY for the Grid

Follow the steps below to set up PuTTY for the Grid.

Step 1

Download PuTTY. Under Alternative binary files, select the appropriate version of putty.exe.

  • 64-bit version: Requires a 64-bit processor and a 64-bit edition of Windows (common on most modern PCs)
  • 32-bit version: Compatible with all processors and Windows versions supported by PuTTY
Step 2

Open the PuTTY software you downloaded and run PuTTY

Step 3

Configure PuTTY:

  • In the Host Name field, type grid.wayne.edu​​​.
  • Under Connection type select SSH
Step 4

Save the configuration:

  • In the Saved Sessions field enter Grid
  • Click Save
Step 5

Click Open to connect to the Grid. 

Step 6

To log in:

  • When prompted for login as, enter your AccessID.
  • When prompted for password, enter your AccessID password. For security reasons, your password will not appear in the terminal.
  • When prompted for Your Google one-time verification code, enter the code generated by your Google Authenticator app. If you do not have Google Authenticator set up, refer to our instructions to get started.