Setting Up X11 Forwarding (Mac/Linux)
Setting up X11 forwarding on Mac and Linux are very similar. However, setting it up on Mac requires an extra step.
Mac – Installing an X Server Accordion Closed
Installing an X Server
On Mac, the installation of an X server requires the use of an external application. We recommend installing and running XQuartz.
Troubleshooting XQuartz
If you are having a problem getting X11 forwarding working on a Mac, you may need to edit your /private/etc/ssh/sshd_config file and add the following line:
X11Forwarding yesConnecting to Monsoon with X11 Forwarding
To connect to Monsoon with X11 forwarding, open a terminal and enter the following command:
$ ssh -Y [UID]@monsoon.hpc.nau.edu
Note: If you are a classroom Monsoon user, you MUST replace monsoon with rain.
From here, it will appear to be a regular SSH session because we haven’t started any graphical applications yet. The simplest way to test if the connection worked is by running the xeyes application:
$ xeyes
If the xeyes program was able to successfully launch, then you are done setting up X11 forwarding.