4.5.4 Other

Other Connection Methods

SSM Shell (from PCUI)

For quick terminal access without DCV:

1. Select your cluster in PCUI
2. Click Shell
3. A terminal session opens directly in your browser

This uses AWS Systems Manager Session Manager — no SSH keys or open ports required.

AWS CloudShell

You can also manage clusters from AWS CloudShell in the AWS Console:

pcluster list-clusters
pcluster ssh --cluster-name my-hpc-cluster

Common Issues