SFTP

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

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

Download the Windows installer from the WinSCP Download Page.
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 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.

Open WinSCP
Select Preferences from the left tree
Then click on the Preferences button
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.
When done click OK.

Choosing a Preferred Editor

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

Open WinSCP
Select Preferences from the left tree
Then click on the Preferences button
Select Editors in the left tree
Then select the add button
Within the Add Editor popup window make the appropriate changes and select the OK button

Using WinSCP

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

Start WinSCP
Enter the hostname or IP number of your server
Set the port number to 22.
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 Login