Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an ACMServer account?
If you are a current paid ACM member, you are eligible for getting your very own ACMServer account. Come to an ACM meeting or meet with the current Programs Director (Christine) to get your username and password set up.
How do I login to my account?
Open up a new terminal session (in Windows, use PuTTY) and type (replacing username with your ACMServer login):
ssh username@acmserver.cs.ucr.edu
To exit your session, type:
exitHow do I set up my own website?
Login to your ACMServer account and set permissions on your home directory:
chmod 711 $HOME
Create a public_html directory:
mkdir public_html
Then change into the public_html directory and create your webpage:
cd public_htmltouch index.html
Your website will be accessible from http://acmserver.cs.ucr.edu/~username
Replace username with your ACMServer account user name.
Do I keep my account as an alumni of ACM@UCR?
If you have been a dues paying member of ACM, we let you continue to keep your ACMServer account even after graduating. While your account is active, we encourage you to donate $20 per year to help support and maintain ACMServer. If you wish to donate to ACMServer, you can address a check to:
ACM
201 Commons
Riverside, CA 92521
