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− | ===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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− | ====Install WinSCP==== | + | ==Download & Install WinSCP== |
− | # Download the MSI 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 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. | + | # 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]. | + | # 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====
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| # Open WinSCP | | # Open WinSCP |
− | # Select Preferences from the tree | + | # Select '''Preferences''' from the left tree |
− | # Click on the Preferences button in the right hand pane | + | # Then click on the '''Preferences''' button |
− | # Select Applications under Integration in the tree in the left hand pane | + | # 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. | + | # 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 review or modify them: | + | *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 | + | # Select '''Preferences''' from the left tree |
− | # Click on the Preferences button in the right hand pane | + | # Then click on the '''Preferences''' button |
− | # Select Editors in the tree in the left hand pane | + | # Select '''Editors''' in the left tree |
− | # Now you can add or edit existing editor definitions | + | # Then select the '''add''' button |
| + | # Within the Add Editor popup window make the appropriate changes and select the OK button |
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− | ====Using WinSCP====
| + | ==Using WinSCP== |
− | For first time use you can create a connection to your server like this:
| + | *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 | + | # 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). | + | # 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== |
| + | *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. |
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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== |
| + | *[[FTP Access to Ibays]] |
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| + | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SFTP wikipedia.org SFTP] |
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| [[Category:Howto]] | | [[Category:Howto]] |