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Select the version you require based on your operating system (Windows or Mac). You’ll need to head over the FileZilla site to grab the latest version of the software. Below we run through the steps of how to connect a server to FileZilla. It is a free and easy to use tool that’s used by webmasters all over the world.

Using SFTP to manage your website has multiple features, including: As your website files are stored on your web host’s server, you can use SFTP to access these files from your local computer. Drag and drop files or folders to copy files.įor more information, select Help in the FileZilla window.In its most basic terms, SFTP or SSH File Transfer Protocol is a way of transmitting information between a host server and client. Navigate to different locations on either system. Your computer (Local Site) is on the left and the server (Remote Site) is on the right. In the Password box, enter your password for this server, then select OK.įileZilla opens. If you are sure this is the right site, select Always trust this host and select OK. The first time you connect to a new server, FileZilla displays a warning. Select the arrow next to the Open Site Manager button, and then select the server you set up in the previous procedure. Select the FileZilla icon on your desktop or in your Windows Start menu. For instructions, see Transfer Files Using FileZilla below. The next time you open FileZilla, you can connect directly to this server using the options you chose. To connect immediately, select Connect and skip to step 4 below.

In the User box, enter the username you were assigned for this server.

In the Logon Type box, select Ask for Password. In the Host box, enter the address of the server you're connecting to. In the Protocol box, select SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol.