The Telnet server

The Telnet plugin (available only on MSgateways) allows Member State users to log into their shell account at ECMWF and execute commands directly on an ECMWF machine. When contacting the ECaccess service with telnet, you will see something like:

Connected to ecaccess.
Escape character is '^]'.
Authorized access only.

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   For further information, read the ECaccess
   documentation at:
   -> http://www.ecmwf.int/services/ecaccess/

   You can also use ECaccess to load/download
   files from your EChome, ECscratch  or ECfs
   directories using the ECaccess FTP server:
   -> ftp://uid@ecaccess.ecmwf.int/

   Use your UID and the SecurID code to login!
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TelnetPlugin v3.0.0_2005010701
login: uid
Passcode:******

The prompt is for your ECMWF user identifier. You will then be prompted for your passcode (obtained by entering your PIN number into your security token), and then you will get a UNIX prompt, typically '$' or '%'. A login with telnet puts you automatically in your home directory.

Note that a different message may be displayed during your login procedure, as this message is customisable by the gateway administrator. This option gives the opportunity to broadcast important notes to Member State users (availability of a new product, disruptions planned for maintenance purposes, etc.).

The Telnet plugin supports only the interactive method of authentication described in section 3.

Note that the gateway at ECMWF will close telnet sessions idle for 6 hours. If you use a Member State ECaccess gateway, note that the default port number used by ecaccess is 9023. You'll therefore have to run:

-> telnet ecaccess.meteo.ms 9023     

If you are not sure which port number to use please check with your local Ecaccess administrator.