Remote File Access

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The following instructions allow you to access files on your shared drive (homes) from a remote location using SFTP.

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Windows

WinSCP

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1. Start WinSCP. Enter the servername, your username, and password:

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2. If you are prompted with a key warning, say "Yes".

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3. You are now connected. You can drag files to and from WinSCP like any other file folder in Windows.

Notes:

  • Use Ctrl-Alt-H to show or hide hidden files
  • If you see two panes, and want to switch to the one pane view, go to Options → Preferences → Interface → Explorer and restart WinSCP

OS X

Cyberduck

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1. Start Cyberduck, click Open Connection at the top left of the program window.

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2. Select SFTP from the drop down list

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3. Fill in the server name, username, and password

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4. Click Connect, choose Always or Allow if prompted about the host key.

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Linux

gFTP

Enter the server name, your username and password, choose SSH2, and click the icon of the 2 computers at the top left of the screen to connect.

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Konqueror

Open Konqueror and in the address bar enter your user name and the server name

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