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− | ==Introduction to WinSCP== | + | ===Introduction to WinSCP=== |
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| WinSCP is an open source free sFTP client and FTP client for Windows. Legacy SCP protocol is also supported. Its main function is safe copying of files between a local and a remote computer. | | WinSCP is an open source free sFTP client and FTP client for Windows. Legacy SCP protocol is also supported. Its main function is safe copying of files between a local and a remote computer. |
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− | ==Download & Install WinSCP== | + | ===Download & Install WinSCP=== |
| # Download the Windows installer from the [http://winscp.net/eng/download.php WinSCP Download Page]. | | # Download the Windows installer from the [http://winscp.net/eng/download.php WinSCP Download Page]. |
| # After successfully downloading the file execute it to install the program, your best bet is to run a typical install. | | # After successfully downloading the file execute it to install the program, your best bet is to run a typical install. |
| # After the installation we also can install PuTTy, which can be downloaded [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html here]. Save the putty.exe file in the WinSCP folder tree C:\Program Files\WinSCP\PuTTY | | # After the installation we also can install PuTTy, which can be downloaded [http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/download.html here]. Save the putty.exe file in the WinSCP folder tree C:\Program Files\WinSCP\PuTTY |
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− | ==Configuring PuTTy Integration== | + | ===Configuring PuTTy Integration=== |
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| PuTTY is a free implementation of Telnet and SSH for Win32 and Unix platforms, along with an xterm terminal emulator. | | PuTTY is a free implementation of Telnet and SSH for Win32 and Unix platforms, along with an xterm terminal emulator. |
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| # Open WinSCP | | # Open WinSCP |
− | # Select '''Preferences''' from the left tree | + | # Select Preferences from the left tree |
− | # Then click on the '''Preferences''' button | + | # Then click on the Preferences button |
− | # Select '''Applications''' under Integration from the left tree | + | # Select Applications under Integration from the left tree |
| # Browse to the location where you saved the putty.exe file typically "C:\Program Files\WinSCP\PuTTY\putty.exe" Note:You can use the Windows variables for instance %PROGRAMFILES% to specify the path to your Program Files folder. | | # Browse to the location where you saved the putty.exe file typically "C:\Program Files\WinSCP\PuTTY\putty.exe" Note:You can use the Windows variables for instance %PROGRAMFILES% to specify the path to your Program Files folder. |
| # When done click OK. | | # When done click OK. |
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− | ==Choosing a Preferred Editor== | + | ===Choosing a Preferred Editor=== |
| WinSCP allows for defining preferred editors based on file extensions, to add, edit, remove Editor Preferences: | | WinSCP allows for defining preferred editors based on file extensions, to add, edit, remove Editor Preferences: |
| # Open WinSCP | | # Open WinSCP |
− | # Select '''Preferences''' from the left tree | + | # Select Preferences from the left tree |
− | # Then click on the '''Preferences''' button | + | # Then click on the Preferences button |
− | # Select '''Editors''' in the left tree | + | # Select Editors in the left tree |
− | # Then select the '''add''' button | + | # Then select the add button |
| # Within the Add Editor popup window make the appropriate changes and select the OK button | | # Within the Add Editor popup window make the appropriate changes and select the OK button |
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− | ==Configuring SME Server== | + | ===Configuring SME Server=== |
| SME Server requires some additional configuration for use with SFTP/ FTP clients like WinSCP. | | SME Server requires some additional configuration for use with SFTP/ FTP clients like WinSCP. |
| It is important at this point to decide if you will need remote (internet) access or local access only for your SFTP/ FTP remote client. | | It is important at this point to decide if you will need remote (internet) access or local access only for your SFTP/ FTP remote client. |
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| Information on configuring SME Server for Remote access is located here [[SME_Server:Documentation:Administration_Manual:Chapter11|Chapter 11. server-manager : Security]]<br /> | | Information on configuring SME Server for Remote access is located here [[SME_Server:Documentation:Administration_Manual:Chapter11|Chapter 11. server-manager : Security]]<br /> |
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− | ==Using WinSCP== | + | ===Using WinSCP=== |
| The first time use of WinSCP requires connection information to login to your server: | | The first time use of WinSCP requires connection information to login to your server: |
| # Start WinSCP | | # Start WinSCP |
− | # Enter your '''Host Name:''' www.yoursite.com or '''Site IP:''' 234.234.234.555 | + | # Enter your Host Name: www.yoursite.com or Site IP: 234.234.234.555 |
| # Set the port number to 22. | | # Set the port number to 22. |
− | # Enter your credentials '''(username: root)''' and '''(password: same as admin)''' Note: root password is the same as the admin password unless you have changed the admin password. | + | # Enter your credentials (root username and password. The root password is the same as the admin password unless you have changed the admin password. |
| # Click Save | | # Click Save |
| # Click Login | | # Click Login |
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− | ==Additional SFTP/ FTP Information== | + | ===Additional SFTP/ FTP Information=== |
| *[[FTP Access to Ibays]] | | *[[FTP Access to Ibays]] |
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