PuTTY is a secure telnet client for Windows utilizing the SSH protocol. It lets you connect to remote systems, such as UBUnix, from your PC. After providing your UBITName and Password to log on to the remote computer, you can enter commands that will be executed as if you were entering them directly on the remote computer.

PuTTY is available to UB students, faculty and staff.

1. When the Welcome installer window appears, click Run.
2. Select Run the PuTTY 0.60 installer, then click Run.
3. When the Welcome setup window appears click Next.
4. Select the location where you want to install PuTTY then click Next. The default location is recommended.
5. Select the Start Menu folder where you want the PuTTY shortcuts to be installed, then click Next. The default folder is recommended.
6. Select any additional options you want to use then click Next. The default options are recommended.
7. Ensure that the installation options displayed are correct then click Install.
8. Please wait while PuTTY is installed on your computer. When the installation is complete, select whether you want to view the README.txt document for PuTTY then click Finish.

1. Select Start > All Programs > PuTTY > PuTTY.
2. In the Host Name field, enter ubunix.buffalo.edu and leave the default port 22.
   
3. Click Open.
4. Enter your UBITName and press Enter.
   
5. Enter your UBIT Password. You will be brought to your prompt in UBUnix.