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IT Services recommends using Secure FTP (SFTP) when moving files, such as when maintaining
content for a personal web site, in an effort to keep the Colleges' systems better protected.
FileZilla is an example of a secure FTP client for connecting to and managing content on your web
site. Please use the instructions below to download, install, and configure FileZilla.
If you need any help with configuration or troubleshooting, please contact the Help Desk at ext.
4357 or at
helpdesk@hws.edu
.
To download FileZilla:
1.
In your web browser, go to
https://filezilla-
project.org/
2.
In the Quick download links section, click the
button Download FileZilla Client
3.
On the Client Download page, your operating
system should be shown; click Download
FileZilla Client
To install FileZilla:
1.
Run the installer:
•
If given a choice to save the file as it
downloads, click Save File
Note: Save the file somewhere easy to
access, such as your desktop.
After the download has completed, find the file where you have saved it,
and open it
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•
If given a choice to run the file, click Run
2.
On the License Agreement, click I Agree
Continue to follow the steps in the installer.
3.
On the Choose Installation Options screen,
click Next
4.
On the Choose Components screen, click Next
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5.
On the Choose Start Menu Folder screen,
click Install
6.
On the completion screen, click Finish
FileZilla should then open. A welcome screen will
appear, with optional links such as to basic
usage instructions.
Click the links to read the materials, if you
desire.
7.
When finished with the Welcome screen, click OK
To configure FileZilla:
Once FileZilla is open, you need to configure it with your site-specific information. The following
instructions use an example configuration.
1.
In FileZilla, click File > Site Manager
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2.
In the Site Manager, click New Site
3.
On the left in the site tree, name your
site
4.
In the General tab (on the right), in the
Host field, enter sftp-people.hws.edu
5.
In the Protocol dropdown menu, select
SFTP – SSH File Transfer Protocol
6.
In the Logon Type dropdown menu,
select Normal
7.
In the User field, enter your HWS
username
8.
In the Password field, enter your HWS
password
9.
Click on the Advanced tab
10.
In the Advanced tab, in the Default
local directory field, browse to your
web site files
This should be wherever you keep
your working files, your own copy, of
your web site.
11.
Leave the Default remote directory
field blank
12.
Click Connect
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13.
You may receive a message “Unknown
host key”; click OK
Once successfully connected, you will
see a list of directories in the remote
site window.
14.
Find the directory for your site and
double-click on it
The files in your home directory will be
listed and you will be able to
add/delete/modify files in that
directory.
Document Outline - To download FileZilla:
- To install FileZilla:
- To configure FileZilla:
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