Connecting to Viking

Attention

Before you can connect to Viking you’ll need a project code and a user account.

To access Viking you’ll need to be on the campus network or using the VPN which you can read about here.

Terminal access

Linux, MacOS and Windows PowerShell

Tip

The latest builds of Windows 10 and Windows 11 include a built-in ssh client, so you can run ssh commands directly from a CMD or PowerShell window. To run either of these search for CMD or PowerShell from the Windows search box and then type in the below command. If you’re using a personal device and need to install the ssh client please follow the Microsoft website. Alternatively you can install PuTTY and use it as described below.

To log in from a terminal emulator, use the following command:

remember to substitute ‘abc123’ for your own username
$ ssh abc123@viking.york.ac.uk

You will be prompted for your IT Services password.

Note

If you previously connected to the old Viking then you may see a warning that the fingerprint has changed. Please see the FAQ for how to overcome this.

Windows

Alternatively, for terminal access to Viking from a Windows desktop, you can install PuTTY (or comparable software).

Configuring PuTTY to connect to Viking

Open PuTTY and configure it to connect to Viking:

  1. Add the name ‘viking.york.ac.uk’ to the ‘Host Name’ field

  2. Check the ‘Connection Type’ to SSH

  3. Type the name ‘Viking’ in ‘Saved Sessions’

  4. Click ‘Save’

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Connecting to Viking

  1. Start PuTTY

  2. Select ‘Viking’ from the ‘Saved Sessions’

  3. Click ‘Open’

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A terminal window should appear. Log in with your University username and password.

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If you are successful this is what you will see:

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