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Using ThinLinc to connect to EAPS Linux Desktop

ThinLinc is a service that allows you to connect to a remote graphical desktop session on EAPS Linux machines.

Before you begin:

To connect to any EAPS Linux desktop from off-campus, you will need to connect to the Purdue VPN first. The VPN requires using your Purdue login.

There are two ways in which you can use ThinLinc:

  1. Thinlinc native client: You will need to install the client on your computer.
  2. Web browser: using Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome

Installing the ThinLinc native client

  1. Download the ThinLinc client for Windows, macOS, or Linux from the ThinLinc website. Install ThinLinc Client on your personal computer as you would any other application. If you need help refer to the ThinLinc installation instructions.

  2. Start the ThinLinc client on your computer.

    ThinLinc Client login screen.

  3. In the client's login window, use

    <EAPS Linux machine hostname>

    as the server. Use your Purdue Career Account username and password.

  4. Click the Connect button.

  5. Click OK.

    Welcome to Cendio ThinLinc dialog box, select OK.

  6. To log out go to System → Log Out <user-name>.

    Go to System, then Logout.

Tips for using ThinLinc native client:

To exit a full-screen ThinLinc session press the F8 key on your keyboard (fn + F8 key for Mac users) and click to disconnect or exit full screen.

Using ThinLinc through your web browser

The ThinLinc service can be accessed from your web browser. This will require an up-to-date web browser. Older versions of Internet Explorer may not work.

  1. Open a web browser and navigate to

    <your-hostname>.eaps.purdue.edu:300

  2. Accept the self-signed security certificate (see examples below).

    Your connection is not private, click the Advanced button.

    Warning: potential security risk ahead, click the advanced button.

  3. Click Proceed to <your-hostname>.eaps.purdue.edu (for example). Users of Google Chrome will see the screenshot below.

    Your connection is not private, procced to your connection.

  4. Click Accept the Risk and Continue. Users of Mozilla Firefox will see the screenshot below.

    Select accept the risk and continue button.

  5. Log in with your Purdue Career Account username and password.

    ThinLinc login.

  6. You may safely proceed past any warning messages (see examples below) from your browser.

    Confirm form resubmission, select the continue button.
    Firefox resend information dialog box, select Resend.

  7. Click OK.

    Welcome to Cendio ThinLinc dialog box, select OK.

  8. To log out go to System → Log Out <user-name>.

    Go to System, then Logout.

 

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