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There are several ways to interact with the Torch HPC cluster. Similar to other Linux clusters, the most common method of connection is via a Command Line Interface (CLI). A CLI is a program that allows you to create and delete files, run programs, and navigate through directories and files via a typed prompt. On Mac, the built-in CLI application is called Terminal. While Windows 11 machines support a Linux Subsystem, which allows for similar functionality, a popular tool used to connect to a Linux server is a free application called [MoabXterm](https://mobaxterm.mobatek.net/documentation.html)

:::tip
If you'd prefer to access the HPC cluster via a web gateway instead, please refer to [the section describing Open OnDemand (OOD)](../09_ood/01_ood_intro.md).
If you'd prefer to access the HPC cluster via a web gateway instead, please refer to [the section describing Open OnDemand (OOD)](../09_ood/01_ood_intro.mdx).
:::

The following sections will outline basic ways to connect to the Torch cluster. Access to the clusters is primarily handled via the Secure Shell Protocol, or ssh. Below we outline ways to connect via ssh on Mac, Linux, and Windows machines.
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rclone - rsync for cloud storage, is a command line program to sync files and directories to and from cloud storage systems such as Google Drive, Amazon Drive, S3, B2 etc. rclone is available on DTNs. [Please see the documentation for how to use it.](https://rclone.org/)

### Open OnDemand (OOD)
One can use [Open OnDemand (OOD)](../09_ood/01_ood_intro.md) interface to upload data.
One can use [Open OnDemand (OOD)](../09_ood/01_ood_intro.mdx) interface to upload data.
:::warning
Please only use OOD for small data transfers! Please use Data-Transfer Nodes (DTNs) for moving large data.
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## Troubleshooting

:::warning[VPN necessary to access OOD]
You must be on the NYU VPN to be able to access the Open On Demand gateway! For instructions on setting up NYU VPN, please see [this page](https://www.nyu.edu/life/information-technology/infrastructure/network-services/vpn.html).
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### Connections to Open OnDemand

A common issue that can occur is receiving an error that the Open OnDemand page cannot be reached. Sometimes this can indicate that the service is down, but often this is an issue with the the local browser cache. You can test this by opening a private browser window and seeing if https://ood.torch.hpc.nyu.edu will load. If it does, try deleting the cache for https://ood.torch.hpc.nyu.edu in your browser history to resolve this issue.
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