Client Setup

An SFTP client is a tool that will accept your credentials and allow you to access your website’s files.

There are many clients available, but if you don’t already have a preference, we recommend FileZilla, or Cyberduck.

We have provided setup instructions below for both.

FileZilla

FileZilla is a popular, free, and open-source SFTP client that works on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is user-friendly and widely used for transferring files securely. You can download it from the FileZilla website.

1. Once installed, open Filezilla and navigate to File → Site Manager.
2. Click the “New site” button.
3. Set the Protocol field to SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol), not FTP.
4. Add the credentials (URL [in the Host field], Port, Username, and Password) you obtained earlier.

5. Click the Connect button.
6. If you are asked to accept the server’s host key, click OK to proceed.

In the default FileZilla layout, you’ll see your local files on the left and your site’s files on the right. You can drag and drop files between your local computer and your site.

Cyberduck

Cyberduck is available both on macOS and Windows. You can download it from the Cyberduck website.

1. Open Cyberduck and click on the New Bookmark (+) button.
2. In the New Bookmark window, select SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) from the dropdown.
3. Set the Server, Port, Username and Password fields with the credentials you obtained earlier.

4. Close the New Bookmark window, and then double click on the bookmark to connect
5. If you are asked to accept the server’s fingerprint key, click Allow to proceed.

Once connected, you will see your site’s files in the Cyberduck interface.