To access an AAU server with SSH protocol it requires:

• That either you must be the owner of the server or have permission from the owner to access the server
• You need to create a case in the Serviceportal, requesting access and attaching the permission from the owner of the server
• You must have installed the Putty ssh client

The procedure is as follows: you must first log in to our gateway server (sshgw.aau.dk), and from there on you will be able to log in to the AAU server.

• You have set up Multifactor authentication - Read here how to set up Multifactor authentication
• You need to have VPN installed on your computer if you are going to use it from home - Read here about VPN

Now you are ready to log in to your AAU server using the instructions below:

SSH to an AAU server

• Open the PuTTY program
• Type sshgw.aau.dk in the Host Name (or IP address) field
• Clik Open

If this is your first time logging in you will see the following popup, which is shown below

• Click Yes

Then you will be able to log on to our gateway server

• Log in with your AAU username 
• Click Enter
• Enter your password
• Click Enter

Now you are ready to log in to the server you want to access

• Type ssh NameOfServerYouWantToAccess(e.g. ssh jensserver.srv.aau.dk)
• Click Enter
• Type yes, you will only see this the first time you log in to the selected server
• Enter your password

This will give you access to the server via the command prompt.