Training/X2Go macOS

(Currently only available on visu01.hpc.hull.ac.uk )

Please note before installing X2go you must install XQuartz for more information on XQuartz visit: XQuartz

Please note if you are using X2go off campus you must be connected to the university VPN.

• Download X2go from: X2go
• Click the X2go disk image located in the downloads folder
• Click the mounted X2go image on the desktop
• Click and drag the x2goclient to the applications folder

Please note if installation is halted you will need to perform the steps listed at: Apple Support

• Open X2go

When launched for the first time the new session dialogue will be displayed automatically

• In the "Session" tab:
  • In "Session name:" to visu01.hpc.hull.ac.uk
  • In "Host:" enter visu01.hpc.hull.ac.uk
  • In "Login:" enter your username
  • In the Session type choose either xterm of MATE

There are two main ways to use X2go, xterm or MATE further details are listed below.

• In the "Connection" tab
  • When connecting from a university connection, set connection speed to LAN for best performance
  • When connecting from outside the university ADSL should be adequate

• In the "Media" tab
  • Uncheck the "Enable sound support" box
  • Uncheck the "Client side printing support" box

• Click "Ok", then click on the session you wish to start and enter your university password.
• A pop-up will appear stating the server is unknown click "yes".

• Depending on your session type a either a xterm terminal or MATE desktop will appear