Authentication: Kerberos and SideCar

Cornell Kerberos Distribution

Members of the Cornell community may download Kerberos and SideCar software from this server. All others should obtain this software from MIT's Kerberos web site.

Using Kerberos and SideCar outside the United States

If you plan to take Kerberos and SideCar out of the country on a CD-ROM or laptop, or plan to download it while abroad, be aware that the US Department of Commerce has restricted the export of cryptographic software. The use of SideCar/Kerberos is illegal in any of the following countries ("T-7 list"): Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria.

* Cornell SideCar is going away - see the SideCar FAQ

• Cornell Kerberos installer for Windows
• Cornell Kerberos installer for Mac OS 9
• Cornell Kerberos settings and SideCar 1.2 installer for Mac OS X 10.2 or higher

After downloading on Windows:

Install Kerberos and SideCar:

1. From the Start menu, select Run.
2. In the "Open:" box, type "C:\Program Files\cu-kerberos-installer.msi" (or whatever filename and location you assigned to the downloaded file; include the quotes as shown if there are blanks in any part of the name). Click the OK button.
3. An installer window opens.
   1. Read the "Welcome" screen and then click Next >.
   2. Read the license agreement, and if you agree to the terms, click the radio button next to "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and then click Next >.
   3. In the "Ready to Install" screen, click Install.
   4. In the "InstallShield Wizard Completed" screen, click Finish.
4. To save disk space, you can recycle the cu-kerberos-installer.exe file.

Use Kerberos and SideCar:

• Before requesting access to a network service protected by Kerberos or SideCar, start SideCar by selecting Run from the Start menu and typing sidecar. Kerberos will prompt for your Net ID and password as needed.

After downloading on Macintosh:

Install Kerberos and SideCar:

1. A cu-kerberos-installer icon appears on your desktop. Double-click on it.
2. Read the export restrictions and copyright notice. Click Accept if you understand the restrictions and agree to abide by them.
3. In the cu-kerberos-installer window, click Install.
4. In the "Installation was successful" window, click Quit.
5. To save space, drag the cu-kerberos-installer and cu-kerberos-installer.hqx files into the trash.

Use Kerberos and SideCar:

• Choose SideCar from the dock (on Mac OS X) or from the Apple menu (on Mac OS 9) before requesting access to network services protected by Kerberos or SideCar. Kerberos will prompt for your Net ID and password as needed.

Last updated: October 13, 2004