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SFTP

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SFTP is also known by its original name: SSH File Transfer Protocol. That is the SSH - Secure Shell protocol, a protocol used to move files. SFTP was developed in the 1990s. And it allows to move files securely.

What is SFTP Client?

SFTP Client is a software that uses the SFTP protocol to securely transfer files to remote computers.

Instructions for using WinSCP

  1. Download and install at: https://winscp.net/eng/download.php
  2. Click the "New Session" button to initiate a new connection
  3. Configure as shown, then click the "Advanced..." button
  4. On the left select SSH > Authentication, then click the ... button in the red frame and select private PuttyKey, If you don't have a Private PuTTY Key, please see instructions here Then click OK.
  5. Click "Login" to log in
  6. Done, you can upload the file to your server.

Instructions for using FileZilla

  1. Download and install at: https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client

  2. From the menu select "File > Site Manager"

  3. Click "New Site" to create a new site

  4. Configuration as shown below, note:

    ② protocol: select SFTP

    ⑤ Logon Type: select key file

    ⑦ If you don't have a Private PuTTY Key, please see instructions here Then click Connect.

  5. Done, you can upload the file to your server.