I’ve actually found myself using it as my default FTP program more and more often just because of it’s ease of use, lack of annoying update pop-ups, and extra features I don’t have in other FTP clients.ĭownload WinSCP for free from the developer’s website.FTP is a network protocol that is designed specifically for file transfer.

Overall I’m really fond of this groovy little FTP utility.

Optionally supports portable operation using a configuration file in place of registry entries, suitable for operation from removable media.

Integrates with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for full support of public key authentication with SSH.

Support for SSH password, keyboard-interactive, public key and Kerberos ( GSS) authentication.

Directory synchronization in several semi or fully automatic ways.

Batch file scripting and command-line interface.

Support for SFTP and SCP protocols over SSH-1 and SSH-2 and plain old FTP protocol.

Integration with Windows (drag&drop, URL, shortcut icons).

This file will populate in the same folder that WinSCP.exe is in and can be opened to view all of your saved information. WinSCP will store passwords and saved settings in a newly created filed titled WinSCP.ini. If you are running WinSCP on a usb stick, I don’t recommend saving your FTP passwords to it. WinSCP will allow you to customize the session name, and choose whether or not to save your password as well. You can save your session (login credentials included) from the Session menu > Save Session… WinSCP does have some extra features that I do like such as the Duplicate command for copying files. Your local directories are on the left, and remote directories are on the right. WinSCP’s interface is just like any other FTP program out there. You can also save your login information using the Save button. Enter your FTP credentials and press Login. When you launch WinSCP it will first display the login screen. Just throw it on a USB stick, Dropbox account, or zip it up and email it to yourself for on-the-go access. WinSCP Portable fills the gap and runs without installation - bonus.

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