Command-line interface
Access the command-line using ssh for full functional use of the kestrel, starling, or owl clusters.
From Windows
- Download an SSH client program such as PuTTY.
- Run PuTTY or an alternative SSH client of your choice and enter CLUSTERNAME.chem.wisc.edu into the hostname box and connect.
From Mac or Linux
- Run the Terminal program.
- type ssh username@CLUSTERNAME.chem.wisc.edu at the prompt and push enter.
You will need to be connected to the wired network in the Chemistry building or connected to the WiscVPN in order to connect via ssh to use the command-line.
Graphical programs
Please run programs requiring a graphical interface on your local machine.
Remote file access
Need to transfer files to and from one of the clusters? Use Secure Copy (SCP). There are several graphical clients available but CyberDuck seems to work for most people.
Web access
Submitting jobs that run the Gaussian software package is available via a web interface using WebMO.
For classroom and instructional use you can access owl at https://owl.chem.wisc.edu
There is not a web interface available for research jobs on kestrel. One will be available during 2025. Stay tuned!
This interface is meant as a learning tool. Anything other than basic calculations should be conducted using the command-line interface and submission scripts.
WebMO Links: