The advantage of it versus FTP is it uses secure connections, too. SFTP comes already installed on your VPS along with your openssh-server package. SFTP stands for Secure File Transfer Protocol. To upload new files drag files from your computer (Local site) to the server (Remote site).Instead of old and insecure FTP, you should use SFTP to connect to your VPS to upload your files. Once you’re connected you’ll see a list of files on the server on the right side. Make sure you have Always trust this host, add this key to the cache checked so you will only have to accept the certificate once. Once you’ve entered your details, click Connect.Īccept the SSL Certificate by clicking OK. Password: Found in MyPressable Control Panel Username: Found in MyPressable Control Panel Protocol: SFTP – SSH File Transfer Protocol Now that you have created a site and selected the correct protocol, the next thing we’ll need to do is enter the details we obtained in step two. Next, from the protocol dropdown select SFTP – SSH File Transfer Protocol. With the Site Manager open click on New Site to give your site a name. Once you’ve got things open up, click the Open Site Manager button in the top right or select File > Site Manager from the menu.

Now that you’ve downloaded FileZilla and have your SFTP Credentials open up the program. If this is your first time logging into to SFTP or you forgot your password you’ll want to grab your SFTP Credentials from the MyPressable Control Panel before continuing.

To get started visit the FileZilla website and download the FileZilla Client by selecting the version of the software for your platform. It allows you to securely upload and download files between the Pressable servers and your computer.

FileZilla is a free and open source Secure File Transfer ( SFTP ) program for Linux, MacOS and Windows.

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