Downloading and Installing WinSCP

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Oct 11, 2022
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1. Download the WinSCP https://winscp.net/eng/download.php

2. Run the WinSCP Installer as you would any other Windows program.

3. When prompted, choose Typical installation as the Setup type.

4. When prompted, choose Explorer as the preferred user interface option.

  • If you are used to Norton Commander (used by several contemporary file managers like Total Commander, FAR, and Altap Salamander), choose Commander as the preferred user interface. Commander is primarily focused on easy keyboard control—you can use it without ever touching your mouse.

 

5.. Complete the installation and restart your computer

6. Step 1. Open WinSCP and click the New Session button. 

 

7. Step 2. Select the File Protocol "FTP" and Encryption TLS/SSL Explicit encryption. Fill in the hostname, username and password. 

 

8. Step 3. Click the login button  to connect to FTP. Once you are connected please drag and drop the folders, please let us know if you have any questions.

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