How to SSH Into a Mac Pro

Mac Pro workstation-class computers run the Mac OS X operating system. Mac OS X is based on UNIX and contains many UNIX features, including an underlying command-line interface. Mac Pro computers running Mac OS X can be connected to remotely through a command-line Secure Shell, or SSH, connection. SSH was developed as a secure replacement for the Telnet protocol. SSH encrypts all data transmissions. You can SSH into a Mac Pro by preparing the operating system.

Instructions

1. Click the System Preferences icon in the dock.

2. Click the "Sharing" icon.

3. Click to check "Remote Login." Make a note of the IP address displayed.

4. Connect to the previously noted IP address from an SSH client. For example, open a Terminal session on another Mac and type "ssh 192.168.1.10" if the Mac Pro's IP is 192.168.1.10.

5. Enter the user name and password on the Mac Pro to access the computer.