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How do I use XQuartz and X11 forwarding with the Shell Servers?

If you are using a macOS computer that is connected to the LCSEE network and want to run an X application from the Shell Servers, such as the graphical version of emacs, follow the instructions below.

First, download and install XQuartz from https://www.xquartz.org/

Open the Terminal app and login to the shell servers via SSH. Be sure to use the -X option to allow the X connection to tunnel thorough SSH.

Type the following command at the prompt:

$ssh -p 20110 -Y wvulogin@<address to a shell server - see below>

Visit our Shell Server page for the updated list of available shell server addresses.

For the Shell Server, use your WVU Login and password. The port has been change to 20110 as well and has been included in the ssh command above.

Run your favorite X application, such as Emacs, and XQuartz should open and your application should be displayed.

Remember to quit XQuartz when you're finished with your Shell Server session or you may not be able to disconnect or close the Terminal app cleanly.

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