Computing

Remote File Access

You can use SFTP to access files on a Linux server from a remote location. We recommend Cyberduck (Windows, macOS) as a free SFTP client.

Cyberduck

  1. Download and install Cyberduck.

  2. Start Cyberduck and click Open Connection at the top left of the program window.

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  3. Select SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) from the drop-down list.

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  4. Fill in the connection details:
    • Server: Enter the server name (e.g. aurora.nceas.ucsb.edu)
    • Username: Your account username
    • Password: Your account password

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  5. Click Allow if prompted about an “Unknown fingerprint.” You can check Always to trust the server for future connections.

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  6. Navigate your files. You will initially see your home directory (usually /home/your-username).
    • To visit a shared project folder, click Go in the menubar, select Go to Folder…, and enter the path (e.g., /home/shares/project-name).

Command Line Access (SSH)

If you prefer to work in a terminal environment rather than a graphical file browser, please see our guide on
How to Connect to a Linux Server via SSH.