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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.