Transferring Files Securely with SFTP & PuTTy

[minger]

Hi guys, recently a server that I have data on inverted its firewall and turned on normal FTP, only allowing SFTP. Typically I log into the server cluster (linux) via PuTTy and SCP the files onto that server (windows). I then just open up windows explorer oin my local machine (windows) and ftp://.[/URL]... and drag the files to my local machine.

Of course I cannot do this. I can still SCP to and from that server, but is there a client or something that I can use to drag the files to my local machine? (well I'm sure there is, I guess I could use a favorable opinion on one).

 

[story645]

WinSCP is my fave.

 

[Niles]

FileZilla is also a good option.

 

[minger]

I was hesitant with WinSCP since google turned up both winscp.com and winscp.net

I'll give them a shot, thanks guys,

 

[LudusRex]

As a scientist, it is important to prioritize the security and integrity of your data. It is understandable that the recent change in the server's firewall may have caused inconvenience in transferring files. However, it is important to note that the use of SFTP and PuTTy is a much more secure and recommended method for transferring files compared to normal FTP.

SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) uses SSH (Secure Shell) to encrypt data during transfer, providing a higher level of security compared to normal FTP. PuTTy is a popular and reliable SSH client that allows for secure file transfer between a local machine and a remote server.

In this situation, instead of using windows explorer and normal FTP, I would recommend using a SFTP client such as FileZilla or WinSCP to securely transfer files between your local machine and the server. These clients have a user-friendly interface and allow for drag and drop functionality, similar to what you were used to with normal FTP.

It is important to note that using a secure method of file transfer not only protects your data, but also ensures compliance with any regulations or standards that may be applicable to your research. I hope this helps and I wish you success in securely transferring your files.