This is a short tutorial on how to connect to the HPC installations of Newcastle University from the Windows machines available

PuTTY is a so-called SSH client for Windows that allows you to establish a secure connection to remote UNIX machines, such as the HPC cluster here at Newcastle University. Look for it in the search bar and open the App.

In the `Host Name (or IP address)` field, write the following:

nconexs##@rocket.hpc.ncl.ac.uk

where `##` stands for your CONEXS id number. Make sure the `SSH` box is ticked and click `Open`. A black window (bash terminal) will open and your password will be required to finish the connecting process.

If you are familiar with UNIX/Linux style terminals, using PuTTY will be enough. If not, you might want to have a more graphical representation of your file system as well. This is possible using the Win SCP software.