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==Introduction to WinSCP==
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===Introduction to WinSCP===
 
 
 
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.
  
==Download & Install WinSCP==
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===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
  
==Configuring PuTTy Integration==
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===Configuring PuTTy Integration===
  
 
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.
  
 
# Open WinSCP
 
# Open WinSCP
# Select '''Preferences''' from the left tree
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# Select Preferences from the left tree
# Then click on the '''Preferences''' button
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# Then click on the Preferences button
# Select '''Applications''' under Integration from the left tree
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# 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.
  
==Choosing a Preferred Editor==
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===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
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# Select Preferences from the left tree
# Then click on the '''Preferences''' button
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# Then click on the Preferences button
# Select '''Editors''' in the left tree
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# Select Editors in the left tree
# Then select the '''add''' button
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# 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
  
==Configuring SME Server==
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===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 />
  
==Using WinSCP==
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===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
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# 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.
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# 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
  
==Additional SFTP/ FTP Information==
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===Additional SFTP/ FTP Information===
 
*[[FTP Access to Ibays]]
 
*[[FTP Access to Ibays]]
  

Revision as of 19:45, 11 December 2008

Introduction to WinSCP

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.

Download & Install WinSCP

  1. Download the Windows installer from the WinSCP Download Page.
  2. After successfully downloading the file execute it to install the program, your best bet is to run a typical install.
  3. After the installation we also can install PuTTy, which can be downloaded here. Save the putty.exe file in the WinSCP folder tree C:\Program Files\WinSCP\PuTTY

Configuring PuTTy Integration

PuTTY is a free implementation of Telnet and SSH for Win32 and Unix platforms, along with an xterm terminal emulator.

  1. Open WinSCP
  2. Select Preferences from the left tree
  3. Then click on the Preferences button
  4. Select Applications under Integration from the left tree
  5. 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.
  6. When done click OK.

Choosing a Preferred Editor

WinSCP allows for defining preferred editors based on file extensions, to add, edit, remove Editor Preferences:

  1. Open WinSCP
  2. Select Preferences from the left tree
  3. Then click on the Preferences button
  4. Select Editors in the left tree
  5. Then select the add button
  6. Within the Add Editor popup window make the appropriate changes and select the OK button

Configuring SME Server

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.

Information on configuring SME Server for Remote access is located here Chapter 11. server-manager : Security

Using WinSCP

The first time use of WinSCP requires connection information to login to your server:

  1. Start WinSCP
  2. Enter your Host Name: www.yoursite.com or Site IP: 234.234.234.555
  3. Set the port number to 22.
  4. Enter your credentials (root username and password. The root password is the same as the admin password unless you have changed the admin password.
  5. Click Save
  6. Click Login

Additional SFTP/ FTP Information

There are many editors that can be used with WinSCP.

IF you use an editor that you think others might enjoy then list it below and thank you.