PSD SSH Bastion Host
About the bastion host
PSD Computing and IT hosts a SSH bastion host (aka jump server) which allows offsite users to SSH into servers on campus without the need of VPN.
The bastion host supports both University employees and outside collaborators.
In order to use the SSH bastion host, it must first be enabled on your account. Please submit this form to request access.
Using the bastion host
Once you have been granted access to the bastion host, usage is simple.
Linux/Mac:
To use the bastion host, simply add “-J username@bastion.psd.uchicago.edu” to your SSH command.
Example:
$ ssh -J username@bastion.psd.uchicago.edu localaccount@yourserver.uchicago.edu
Windows:
In PuTTY, you will place “bastion.psd.uchicago.edu” in the Proxy section under the Connection area.
Example of bastion host connections