SFTP - Secure File Transfer Protocol

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sftp is an secure alternative to traditional ftp. It can be used to transfer files to or from any computer running an ssh server.

Table of Contents:

• Overview
• Upload Content
• Download Content

Overview

To transfer files via sftp:
% sftp <host>
(you will then be prompted for your login password)

* To upload files: put <filename>
* To download files: get <filename>
* To get a list of commands available: help

Upload Content (example commands shown)

1. Change directories (cd) to where the files are located on your local pc

   % cd mywebsite/

2. Initiate sftp and enter in your password when prompted

   % sftp www.companyname.com
   Connecting to www.companyname.com...
   username@www.companyname.com's password:

3. Use the put command to upload content

   sftp> put index.html

Download Content (example commands shown)

1. Change directory (cd) to the directory on your local pc that you want the files stored in

   % cd mywebsite/foo/

2. Initiate sftp and enter in your password when prompted

   % sftp www.companyname.com
   Connecting to www.companyname.com...
   username@www.companyname.com's password:

3. Use the get command to download content

   sftp> get index.html

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