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Once you have a Matrix account, there are several ways you can access the Matrix server from within Seneca or at home. This guide gives detailed instructions on how to connect from various environments.

==SSH on Seneca Lab PCs==
[[Image:MyApps-Search.jpg|thumb|right|263px|Fig 1. The ''Search  Apps'' field on Seneca MyApps. ]]
#Boot up the PC normally, by default it will boot to Windows.
#Login to Windows using your MySeneca account.
#Find on the desktop the Seneca MyApps and double-click it to open.
#Find the search bar on the top left of the webpage (not the Firefox web browser search), similar to ''Fig. 1''.
#Start typing "SSH Secure Shell Connection Client"
#Hover over the SSH Secure Shell Client thumbnail and then click "Launch"
#Once the application opens click the "Quick Connect" button.
#Provide the following information:
#*'''Host Name:''' matrix.senecacollege.ca
#*'''Username:''' ''(your Matrix/MySeneca username)''
#Click connect.
#Enter your password when asked and answer Yes to any other popups.
#You should now be connected to Matrix.

==Home: SSH from Windows==
#'''Connect to Seneca's Student VPN'''. (To install access to the VPN, go here: https://students.senecacollege.ca/spaces/186/it-services/wiki/view/1025/student-vpn)
#Go to https://ict.senecacollege.ca/~uli101
#Under the details of Week 1 you should see "Links to Windows SSH clients (Access Matrix from Home)".
#Left click one of the clients, and download to your desktop.
#If you chose PuTTY you will have downloaded a .exe file (there is no need to install), the others need installation by double-clicking. If you have problems during installation, you may need to right-click and select "Run as administrator".
#Double-click the icon that was created. If you chose SSH/SFTP, double-click SSH, there is no need for the SFTP icon so you may as well delete it.
#A window will open that asks for connection information.
#For Putty, provide the following information:
#*'''Host Name:''' username@matrix.senecacollege.ca
#*Replace username with your Matrix/MySeneca username then click "Open".
#For SSH, use Host Name matrix.senecacollege.ca, provide your User Name, then click "Connect".
#For Bitvise, use Host matrix.senecacollege.ca, provide your Username, then click "Log in".
#Enter your password when prompted. You will not see the cursor move but you are indeed entering your password. (Answer "yes" to any questions that you must answer).
#You are now connected to the Matrix server. You can work on your assignments or access your files.

==Home: SSH from macOS==
#'''Connect to Seneca's Student VPN'''. (To install access to the VPN, go here: https://students.senecacollege.ca/spaces/186/it-services/wiki/view/1025/student-vpn)
#In a new Finder window, open: Applications > Utilities > Terminal
#On the command line, type:
#*<code>ssh username@matrix.senecacollege.ca</code>
#Enter your password when prompted.
#Answer ''yes'' to any questions it may ask you.
#You should now be connected to Matrix. You can work on your assignments or access your files.

==Home: SSH from Linux==
#'''Connect to Seneca's Student VPN'''. (To install access to the VPN, go here: https://students.senecacollege.ca/spaces/186/it-services/wiki/view/1025/student-vpn)
#Open up the "Terminal" (the command line). Choose Applications > System Tools > Terminal.
#On the command line, type:
#*<code>ssh username@matrix.senecacollege.ca</code>
#Enter your password when prompted. You will not see the cursor move but you are indeed entering your password.
#*'''Note:''' If you are asked about the "key", type in "yes".
#You should now be connected to Matrix. You can work on your assignments or access your files.
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