IT: The Basics
Using SSHFS
One of the easiest ways to access your CSE home directory from your own computer is to attach it as a network drive.
Work in progress
This page was automatically migrated from the legacy Taggi site ( https://taggi.cse.unsw.edu.au/FAQ/Using_SSHFS/) and is pending review. Content, links and screenshots may be incomplete or incorrect.
On Windows
- Install WinFSP
- Install SSHFS-Win
- If you see a Windows SmartScreen warning, click More Information, then Run Anyway
- Open Windows Explorer and right-click This PC
- Select Map Network Drive...
- Select the drive letter you want to use
- Enter
\\\\sshfs\\_yourzID_@login.cse.unsw.edu.auin the Folder box - Tick the Reconnect at sign-in and Connect using different credentials boxes
- Click Finish, and enter your zID and zPass when prompted.
Symlinks - for advanced users
On Mac
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Install osxfuse
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Install SSHFS for osxfuse
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If you're prompted about a kernel extension, follow the prompts to go to Security and Privacy and click Allow for the new software.
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Open Go -> Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal
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Copy the contents of this script, paste it into the terminal and enter your zID when prompted
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Close the terminal window.
On Linux
- Open the file browser
- click + Other Locations
- In the Connect to Server box, enter
sftp://_yourzID_@login.cse.unsw.edu.au/home/_yourzID_ - Enter your zPass when prompted
- You should now have your CSE home directory available in the sidebar of the file browser.