Account Information
UIT Support Center (UITSC) provides account management assistance. Access to the cluster requires a Research Cluster account. Faculty, other staff, and students are required to fill out a UIT Research Computer Account Application form. For all campuses, contact the UITSC at x7-3376 or by email at uitsc@tufts.edu for further assistance.
Alternatively, you can download a copy of the UIT Research Computer Account Application:
Click here to download a copy in Microsoft Word format.
Click here to download a copy in Adobe PDF format.
Note: Students must have their application form signed by a faculty member or advisor.
All completed applications should be returned to the UITSC, either by fax to 617-627-3205 or interoffice or US mail to:
UITSC
TAB 3
169 Holland Ave., Room 301
Somerville, MA 02144
What is the name of the cluster?
cluster.uit.tufts.edu
What is the Tufts responsible use policy?
Find it here.
How do I login to the cluster?
Use your Tufts UTLN and LDAP password (your Trumpeter/Webmail email password).
What is a Tufts UTLN?
This is your Tufts Universal Login Name, associated with most of the systems that require authentication, including email, LAN access, HR systems, SIS, DARS, TUSK, and the Tufts White Pages directory.
I've forgotten my account password. How can I get it reset?
If you have forgotten your Trumpeter email password and need assistance
resetting it, please contact one of the following:
A&S Students: Student E-Mail Support <student-email@ase.tufts.edu> or
617-627-3701
A&S Faculty & Staff: ITS Help Desk <helpdesk@ase.tufts.edu> or 617-627-5898
When I login I see the following -bash-3.2$ , what is it?
This is the default prompt for your bash shell. This is where you issue linux commands.