There are two ways to connect to the Mill: the OpenOnDemand web portal and via ssh. Both will authenticate via your S&T username and password once you have created a Mill account. Note that the ssh connection requires you to be on campus or connect to the campus VPN first unless you are using an SSH key.

ssh on Linux/Mac

Linux and Mac both support ssh in their native terminals. Open a terminal and connect to the cluster with

ssh {username}@mill.mst.edu

replacing *username* with your username. You will then be prompted to enter your password. After successful authentication you will be logged in to the login node and placed in your home directory.

The Mill also supports the use of SSH keys. For more information, see the article here.

ssh on Windows

Windows users are recommended to use MobaXTerm, a terminal emulator for Windows, to connect to the cluster. Upon launching the program, start a new session by selecting either the 'Session' button in the top left or 'New Session' in the main window.

In the session settings window, select SSH. Enter the hostname mill.mst.edu, in (1) and then check the box for a specific username and enter your username in (2). Hit OK (3) to open the SSH session.

You will then be prompted to enter your password. After successful authentication you will be logged in to the login node and placed in your home directory.

OpenOnDemand

The OpenOnDemand web portal is available anywhere on any device. It can be accessed at https://mill-ondemand-p1.itrss.mst.edu/. After logging in you have access to file uploads, terminal sessions and many GUI apps including a full desktop environment.