Access Only via VPN

Because of persistent threats leveraged against higher ed academic institutions, CNF is limiting login access to the Cluster. Users must first connect to the Cornell VPN.

Cornell VPN - for users with a Cornell NetID

Accessing the VPN does require knowing your NetID password. If you have forgotten your NetID password, please visit http://iforgot.cnfusers.cornell.edu for instructions on resetting the password. If you cannot perform an online reset, you will need to call or visit one of the CIT IT Support HelpDesks during normal business hours. If your NetID is not active because you are a Cornell alum or retiree, you will need to inform the support representative that you are a Cornell NanoScale Facility user and that you will be using your NetID to access the "Cornell NanoScale Facility Departmental VPN". The HelpDesks will require Photo ID (either in person or via a Skype call/etc) to reset your password. CNF Computing cannot reset your NetID password.

  1. Ensure you know your NetID password
  2. Contact CNF IT to have your NetID added to the list allowed to connect to the VPN
  3. Follow the instructions on the Cornell VPN webpage to install and connect to the Cornell VPN with the following exception:
  • For your username, please enter your netid@RS-CNF-VPNAccess

Once connected, you can connect to the cluster as normal.

Cornell VPN - for users without a Cornell NetID

You will first need to obtain a Cornell GuestID (note that a Cornell GuestID is different from a CNF Legacy GuestID).

  1. Navigate to the GuestID Request page at https://guestid.ad.cornell.edu/.

  2. Complete the form.

    All fields are required except Middle Initial.

    For the Group Name, use: RS-CNF-Cluster

  3. After you submit the form, you will receive an email at the address you specified. Follow the directions in that message to confirm your request.

    If you do not receive the confirmation message within a few hours, check your trash or spam filters.
    You must confirm your request AND an administrator must approve it during a seven-day window. The seven days start at the time you submit your request for a GuestID.

  4. You will receive another email once your GuestID request has been confirmed by CNF Computing.
  5. Follow the instructions on the Cornell VPN webpage to install and connect to the Cornell VPN with the following exception:
  • For your username, please enter your guestid@RS-CNF-VPNAccess

Once connected, you can connect to the cluster as normal.

 

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