# FastX 3

The latest method for logging into Linux environments is **FastX 3**. Here's how it works:

1. Connect to **FastX 3 transfer workstation** and launch the Desktop;
2. Start **FileZilla** or **Firefox** Session to access data;
3. Transfer data from Xfer server to workstation.

## **Instructions:**

## 1.    Connect to **FastX 3 transfer workstation** and launch the Desktop

Please choose the appropriate method based on your Stronghold tenant's HyperV migration status:

| HyperV Migration Status                                    | Method |
| ---------------------------------------------------------- | ------ |
| <mark style="color:blue;">**Pre**</mark>-HyperV migration  | 1 or 2 |
| <mark style="color:blue;">**Post**</mark>-HyperV migration | 3      |

### <mark style="color:orange;">Method 1: FastX3 Client</mark>

#### **1.1    Download FastX3 Client**

Click the link to Software Catalog below:

{% embed url="<https://www.brown.edu/information-technology/software/catalog/fastx-0>" %}

Then log in with your Brown credentails.

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Select the OS version of FastX software and download it:

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#### **1.2    Open and connect Stronghold workstation**

&#x20;1.2.1    Click the FastX3 icon to open FastX3 client.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
If you have a Mac, and receive the message "Apple can’t check app for malicious software" after clicking the  FastX3 icon, follow [the three steps below](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/apple-cant-check-app-for-malicious-software-mchleab3a043/mac) to open FastX3 client.
{% endhint %}

&#x20;1.2.2    Click the "+" button to start a new connection.

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&#x20;1.2.3    Fill out the connection form (***Port number is 2223***) and click "OK":

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1.2.4    Double click the new connection

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1.2.5    Select a server of your tenant if required.&#x20;

1.2.6    Enter your Brown password and click "Continue":

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1.2.7    Select a DUO option and click "Continue".

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1.2.8    Then click "+" button to start a Desktop or Terminal session:

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1.2.9    Click 'Desktop' to start a desktop session:

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### <mark style="color:orange;">Method 2: Web Browser (Pre-HyperV migration)</mark>

Point a web browser to your tenant page at the following address. `<tenant>` should be replaced by the actual Stronghold tenant name.&#x20;

<mark style="color:red;">**`https://<tenant>-xfer.stronghold.brown.edu:2223`**</mark>

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Enter your Brown credentials and select Login.

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To continue the login process, you will need to consent to the terms listed and select `Submit`.

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Select a Duo option for two-factor verification. Type the number of your choice and select `Submit`.

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Start a Desktop session.

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### <mark style="color:orange;">Method 3: Web Browser (Post-HyperV migration)</mark>

Point a web browser to your tenant page at the following address. `<tenant>` should be replaced by the actual Stronghold tenant name.&#x20;

<mark style="color:red;">**`https://<tenant>-xfer.stronghold.brown.edu:2223`**</mark>&#x20;

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Enter your Brown credentials and select Login.

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Select a Duo option for two-factor verification. Type the number of your choice and select `Submit`.

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Start a Desktop session.

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## 2.    Start **FileZilla** or **Firefox** Session

After launching the Desktop session, please use one of the following methods (***FileZilla*** or ***Firefox***) to finish the downloads.&#x20;

* Method 1: Please review [Data Transfer instruction](https://docs.ccv.brown.edu/stronghold/data-transfers/sftp-data-imports#instructions) to use **FileZilla**.

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* Method 2: Use **Firefox** to navigate to one of your whitelisted websites.&#x20;

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## 3.    Transfer data from Xfer server to workstation

You can then log into your Stronghold workstation to complete the transfer by following the **Transferring Import Data from Xfer Server to Workstation** section in our [Data Imports](https://docs.ccv.brown.edu/stronghold/data-management/data-transfers/sftp-data-imports) guide. You will need to be part of the `sh_<tenant>_import_r` group to finish the transfer to your workstation. Your file will be under  the`import/<username>` directory.