> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://igb.mit.edu/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://igb.mit.edu/mini-courses/research-computing-on-engaging-with-vscode/connecting-to-engaging-via-ondemand/shell-access.md).

# Shell Access

To access a shell session to Engaging from the OnDemand system, click the **Engaging > Engaging Shell Access** menu option. This will open a new menu with a shell on the Engaging login node.

<figure><img src="https://498238201-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FWuHhstIreJ3jFvE4gQ3y%2Fuploads%2F04q5c0wAVsLpi226zs9I%2FScreenshot%202026-08-17%20at%2011.17.44%20AM.png?alt=media&amp;token=de6294f1-dd79-42a8-838b-2eeb54acd28a" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>