JupyterHub Help

Use this page to access and navigate the course JupyterHub.

How to access JupyterHub

  1. Go to https://cmpsc-5b.lsit.ucsb.edu/. (You can also find this same link on Canvas.)
  2. Log in with your UCSB NetID and password.
  3. Complete Duo authentication if prompted.

What you should see after login

After logging in, you should land on the JupyterLab launcher page.

JupyterHub dashboard

Basic navigation in JupyterLab

  1. Use the left panel (File Browser) to see folders and files.
  2. Click Python 3 (ipykernel) in the Launcher to create a new notebook.
  3. Use Terminal (in the Launcher) when you need command-line access.
  4. Use the top menu bar (File, Edit, Run, Kernel, etc.) for notebook actions.
  5. Use the tabs at the top to switch between open notebooks/files.
  6. Save work often using File -> Save Notebook.
  7. Rename files by right-clicking them in the file browser and selecting Rename.
  8. When finished, close notebooks and log out from File -> Log Out.

Quick start for class work

  1. Open JupyterHub and log in.
  2. Click Python 3 (ipykernel).
  3. Run cells with Shift + Enter.
  4. Save your notebook before leaving.