WinSCP (Windows Secure CoPy) is a free and open source SFTP, SCP, and FTP client for Microsoft Windows. Its main function is secure file transfer between a local and a remote computer. Beyond this, WinSCP offers basic file manager and file synchronization functionality. For secure transfers, it uses Secure Shell (SSH) and supports the SCP protocol in addition to SFTP.
Features:
- Graphical user interface
- Integration with Windows (Drag-and-drop, URL, shortcut icons)
- Support for SFTP and SCP protocols over SSH-1 and SSH-2 and FTP protocol
- Batch file scripting and command-line interface
- Directory synchronization in several semi or fully automatic ways
- Integrated text editor
- Support for SSH password, keyboard-interactive, public key and Kerberos (GSS) authentication
- Integrates with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for full support of public key authentication with SSH
- Choice of Windows Explorer–like or Norton Commander–like interfaces
- Optionally stores session information
- Optionally import session information from PuTTY sessions in the registry
- Able to upload files and retain associated original date/timestamps, unlike FTP client
To download click here.
1. download installation package of latest version. (view attachment picture)
2. run installation and click next until installation is complete.
3. you will have to restart your PC.
4. once rebooted, run WinSCP.
Using:
1. at the startup, choose your file protocol (view attachment picture) either Secure FTP SCP (secure copy) or FTP.
2. enter Hostname or ip address of remote pc
3. choose port number
4. enter username and password
5. During the establishment of the connection you will be prompted for the pass phrase, which is entered during the ssh keys pair generation.
you can also add stored sessions for easy connection.
