Connecting to Linux Servers

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Important Note:

• First-Time Access: This step is required only for first-time access. The registration process takes approximately 15 minutes. Please wait this amount of time before attempting to connect to the servers.
 • Returning Users: If you have already completed this step, you can skip it and proceed directly to the SSH/WinSCP connection instructions.

1. Open a Web Browser and go to https://broker.mnstate.edu
2. An Authentication App will appear
3. Enter username in the format of:
             - For Students: StarID@go.minnstate.edu (Note: @go.minnstate, not @go.mnstate)
             - For Employees: StarID@minnstate.edu (Note: @minnstate not @mnstate)        

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4. Click Next, if prompted enter StarID password
5. Next, login to the Broker application

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6. Enter in StarID (nothing else after StarID)
7. Click Submit

*Please note you will need to setup the Authenticator App for your M365 account.  Instructions on that can be found on this KB Article - Multi-factor Authentication...

If more assistance is needed

Incident Request: If you still need help with something not working as it should or have questions, please contact the IT Help Desk or create a ticket using the "Incident Request" button on this page, or if there isn't one included then you can initiate it from the home page.

Service Request: A formal request from a user for something to be provided, information, advice, a standard change or access to an IT service. Navigate to the Service Catalog to find the specific service you would like to request.

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