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Frequently asked questions

Here you'll be able to find answers to most common questions. We're still building the index and content, so check back often if what you need isn't here. And as always, feel free to email our support team at support@sigmaterm.com.

SSH

What is an SSH identity? Do I need one?
Where are the identity files stored?
What do I need to do with my public key?
What's a fingerprint?

Licensing

I lost my license key! Where can I get another copy?
Within SigmaTerm, where can I find my license information?
What versions of SigmaTerm does my license cover?
How do I enter my license?

Mouse support

What kind of mouse support does SigmaTerm provide?
What emulations support the mouse?
My mouse isn't working. Why?
Any examples of applications which use the mouse?
Why doesn't right clicking work?

Serial Support

How do I hook my Mac up to a serial device?
What USB to serial adapters does SigmaTerm support?

Mac-specific

What terminal should I use to log into a Mac?
How do I connect to my own Mac?

Miscellaneous

Why do I need a terminal emulator? OS X already comes with one!
Why Sigma?
But isn't the sigma supposed to be upper case?