SFTP Services

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SFTP Access Documentation

This guide provides instructions on connecting to an SFTP server using WinSCP and MobaXterm on Windows, as well as Linux alternatives.

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Table of Contents

1. WinSCP (Windows)
2. MobaXterm (Windows)
3. Linux Alternative (sftp/sshfs)
4. Common Issues and Troubleshooting

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WinSCP (Windows)

Installation

1. Download the latest version of WinSCP from the official website .
2. Follow the installer steps to complete the setup.

Configuration and Usage

1. Open WinSCP and click on New Session.
2. Enter the following details:
3. File protocol: SFTP
4. Hostname: <user_name>@<your_sftp_server>

   Replace user_name with your cs student username.
   Replace your_sftp_server with with the url of the server you are connecting to.

5. Port number: 22 (default for SFTP)
6. Click Save if you want to store the session or Login to connect immediately.

File Operations

• Drag-and-drop files to upload or download between the local and remote directories.
• Right-click files for options like Edit, Rename, or Delete.

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MobaXterm (Windows)

Installation

1. Download MobaXterm from the official website .
2. Install it by following the setup steps.

Configuration and Usage

1. Open MobaXterm and click on Session > SFTP.
2. Enter the following connection details:
3. Hostname: <user_name>@<your_sftp_server>

   Replace user_name with your cs student username.
   Replace your_sftp_server with with the url of the server you are connecting to.

4. Port: 22
5. Username: Your SFTP username
6. Click OK to connect.

File Operations

• MobaXterm opens a split view, with the local system on one side and the remote directory on the other.
• Use drag-and-drop functionality to move files between directories.

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Linux Alternative

For Linux, SFTP connections can be made using the sftp command or mounting the server as a local directory using sshfs.

Using sftp Command

1. Open a terminal.
2. Run the command:

sftp <username>@<your_sftp_server>

Replace user_name with your cs student username.
Replace your_sftp_server with with the url of the server you are connecting to.

basic commands

1. ls: List files on the remote server.
2. get [filename]: Download a file.
3. put [filename]: Upload a file.
4. exit: Disconnect from the session.

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Common Issues and Troubleshooting

• Connection Timeouts: Ensure the SFTP server IP, port, and firewall settings are correct.
• Permission Denied: Confirm that you have the correct file permissions and credentials.
• File Transfer Errors: Check the file path and ensure there is sufficient space on both ends.