.. _launch_workstation: ****************** Launch workstation ****************** The Cirrus Cluster workstation console allows you to start, stop, and connect to your workstations from any internet connected computer. .. note:: Make sure :ref:`NX Client is installed ` on the computer you are using and that you can login to the `AWS Management Console `_. **To start and connect to your workstation:** #. Go to the Cirrus Cluster workstation console: http://iwct.dasgizmo.net #. Click **login** and enter your username and password (or click **register** if you don't have an account). #. Click the **connect** button next to a workstation workstation (or the **create new workstation** button if no workstations are listed). Use :kbd:`ctrl-alt-f` to use nx-client in fullscreen mode. Here are some more handy `NX Client keyboard shortcuts `_. .. note:: After login, you'll be prompted for your AWS Access Key. Follow the guide here to :ref:`get your AWS Access Key `.