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 associated with your Tufts email.
What is a Tufts UTLN?
This is your Tufts username issued for purposes of Tufts email.
I have forgotten my password, how do I change my UTLN password?
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
Or visit Trumpeter email website to assist yourself.
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.