Home directory not found

Summary

Learn how to fix the "Home directory not found" error message when accessing OnDemand.

Body

Users may see the following error message when accessing OnDemand:

This occurs when your home directory has not yet been created for the cluster. Please complete the following steps to create your home directory:

  1. On your computer, open Command Prompt or Terminal and run the following command.
    Be sure to replace NETID with your Net ID:
    ssh NETID@athene-login.hpc.fau.edu
  2. Sign in with your HPC password. If you forgot your HPC password, please reset it using the following tool:
    https://access.hpc.fau.edu/rc
  3. Accept the Duo Mobile multi-factor authentication (MFA) sent to your phone.
  4. Once signed in your Terminal should read like the following. Your home directory is now created:
  5. Enter exit to sign out.
  6. Try accessing OnDemand again. You will now be able to access the site.
    https://athene-ondemand.hpc.fau.edu/pun/sys/dashboard

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Article ID: 157611
Created
Mon 7/14/25 3:58 PM
Modified
Tue 7/15/25 10:08 AM