Account Information
Access to the Cluster or Bioinformatic server requires a Research Cluster account. Faculty, other staff, and students are required to fill out the UIT Research Computer Account Application form.
Please contact the UITSC at x7-3376 or by email at uitsc@tufts.edu if further assistance is needed.
What is the hostname 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 LDAP/Trumpeter Services email password and need assistance
resetting it, please contact one of the following:
For self service website click here
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.
Additional information about connecting to the cluster can be found on the previous page.