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+.venv/
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+---
+title: Quick Start
+---
+
+# Quick Start
+
+This guide walks you through accessing the SMU **M3 Cluster** and running your first job using either **SSH** or the **OnDemand Portal**.
+
+---
+
+## Accessing the M3 Cluster via SSH
+
+> Remember to replace example terms (like `username` and `slurm_account_name`) with your own credentials.
+
+### 1. Open a Terminal
+
+- **macOS/Linux:** Open **Terminal**
+- **Windows 11+:** Open **PowerShell**
+
+### 2. Connect to M3
+
+```bash
+ssh username@m3.smu.edu
+```
+
+Enter your SMU password (input will not show on screen)
+
+Authenticate with DUO by pressing 1 for your associated device
+
+### 3. Create a Job Script
+
+Create a new job file using nano:
+
+```bash
+nano my_first_job.sbatch
+```
+
+Paste the following contents into the editor:
+
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+#SBATCH -A slurm_account_name
+#SBATCH -J my_first_job
+#SBATCH -o my_first_job_%j.out
+#SBATCH -e my_first_job_%j.err
+#SBATCH -p dev
+#SBATCH -t 0-00:30:00
+#SBATCH --mem=4G
+#SBATCH -c 1
+
+# Wait for 100 seconds so you can check the queue using 'squeue --me'
+sleep 100
+ 
+# Print a simple message
+echo "Hello, World!"
+```
+
+Save and exit nano:
+
+```
+Ctrl + X  →  Y  →  Enter
+```
+
+### 4. Submit and Monitor Your Job
+
+Submit your job:
+
+```bash
+sbatch my_first_job.sbatch
+```
+
+Check the job status:
+
+``` bash
+squeue --me
+```
+
+Check the outputs:
+
+``` bash
+cat my_first_job_<jobid>.out
+cat my_first_job_<jobid>.err
+```
+
+## Accessing the M3 Cluster via OnDemand
+
+Connect to PerunaNet or the SMU campus network.
+
+1. Open a browser and visit:
+https://hpc.smu.edu
+
+2. Log in using your SMU credentials.
+
+3. From the top menu, select My Interactive Sessions.
+
+4. On the left sidebar, choose an interactive app (e.g., RStudio, Jupyter, etc.).
+
+5. Select your SLURM account and job settings (defaults are fine for testing).
+
+6. Click Launch and wait for the job to start in the queue.
+
+7. Once ready, click Launch again to open the session in your browser.
+
+When finished, delete the job from My Interactive Sessions to free resources.
+