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How do I connect to webhost.uic.edu?
Use the following settings to connect to webhost.uic.edu using SFTP or SSH.
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Protocol | SFTP or SSH2 |
| Hostname | webhost.uic.edu |
| Port | 22 |
| Username | UIC NetID |
| Authentication | UIC common password |
| Path to root web directory | /var/www/sites/[site-name] |
Your default location will be in your home directory: /home/NetID. Web content should be uploaded to /var/www/sites/[site-name]/htdocs where site-name is the name of your site. You will find shortcuts to the site you have access to in your home directory.
For more information, see How do I use SSH and SFTP on Mac OS X/macOS? and How do I use SSH and SFTP on Windows?