You can transfer files in the FTP Client with a simple drag and drop operation. This client supports secure SFTP transfers as well as FTP transfers. You can drag individual files, multiple files, and entire folders.
To connect to a server and transfer files
On the Windows Start menu, click
> . The dialog box opens automatically.Click
.Step through the wizard, entering your host and user name when prompted.
NOTE:When you install FTP Client with Reflection for Secure IT, the wizard is configured to create SFTP connections by default. You can configure additional connection types using the
dialog box. Use the button in the dialog boxOn the last panel you are asked if you want to connect to the host.
is selected by default. Leave this selected and click to exit the wizard and make the connection.NOTE:If you are making an SFTP connection to a server to which you have not yet connected, you may see a dialog box asking you to confirm the authenticity of the host. You can confirm the validity of the host key by contacting the system administrator for that host. Click
to add this host to your known hosts list.Browse to locate the files or folders you want to transfer and the destination location.
To browse |
Use the |
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Local folders |
Left pane |
Server directories |
Right pane |
Select the files or folders you want to transfer and drag them from the source location to your desired destination.
To save this server to your list of sites
Click
> to save the site configuration to your FTP Client settings file.To connect to a saved site
Launch the FTP Client.
Click to select a site in the
dialog box.Click
.NOTE:For complete information about working with the FTP Client, refer to the FTP Client application help.