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===WinSCP===
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==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.
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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.
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====Install WinSCP====
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==Download & Install WinSCP==
# Download the MSI installer from the [http://winscp.net/eng/download.php WinSCP Download Page].
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# Download the Windows installer from the [http://winscp.net/eng/download.php WinSCP Download Page].
# After succesfully downloading the file execute it to install the program, your best bet is to run a typical install, unless you know what you are doing.
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# 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].
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# 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==
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*PuTTY is a free implementation of Telnet and SSH for Win32 and Unix platforms, along with an xterm terminal emulator.
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====Configuring PuTTy integration====
   
# Open WinSCP
 
# Open WinSCP
# Select Preferences from the tree
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# Select '''Preferences''' from the left tree
# Click on the Preferences button in the right hand pane
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# Then click on the '''Preferences''' button
# Select Applications under Integration in the tree in the left hand pane
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# Select '''Applications''' under Integration from the left tree
# Now supply the path to PuTTy. You can use the Windows variables like for instance %PROGRAMFILES% to specify the path to your Program Files folder.
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# 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====
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==Choosing a Preferred Editor==
WinSCP allows for defining preferred editors based on file extensions, to review or modify them:
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*WinSCP allows for defining preferred editors based on file extensions, to add, edit, remove Editor Preferences:
 
# Open WinSCP
 
# Open WinSCP
# Select Preferences from the tree
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# Select '''Preferences''' from the left tree
# Click on the Preferences button in the right hand pane
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# Then click on the '''Preferences''' button
# Select Editors in the tree in the left hand pane
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# Select '''Editors''' in the left tree
# Now you can add or edit existing editor definitions
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# Then select the '''add''' button
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# Within the Add Editor popup window make the appropriate changes and select the OK button
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====Using WinSCP====
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==Using WinSCP==
For first time use you can create a connection to your server like this:
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*The first time use of WinSCP requires connection information to login to your server:
 
# Start WinSCP
 
# Start WinSCP
# Enter your Host Name i.e. 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 it's password which should have the same password unless you have changed the admin password).
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# 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.
 
# Click Save
 
# Click Save
 
# Click Login
 
# Click Login
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==Configuring SME Server==
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*SME Server requires some additional configuration for use with SFTP/ FTP clients like WinSCP.
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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 />
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==Additional SFTP/ FTP Information==
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*[[FTP Access to Ibays]]
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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SFTP wikipedia.org SFTP]
    
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