# SSH

If needed, you can SSH to the bastion host. First open your IDEA [Web Interface](/idea/first-time-users/access-your-idea-cluster/web-interface.md) and click "**SSH access**" session on the left sidebar 

<figure><img src="/files/wJvAWUR0CnKPIN4jcYbR" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

IDEA will offers you two ways to establish an SSH connection. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen whether you are planning to use a regular SSH client or PuTTY (Windows)

<figure><img src="/files/QJ5bjZcmJktJpQ7rqm7C" alt=""><figcaption><p>Follow the instructions to configure your SSH client</p></figcaption></figure>


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