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How do I transfer files using SSH or SCP/SFTP?

Category: Technical

To transfer files from your local PC or Mac computer you’ll need FTPS and the File Manager widget (for single files) and you’ll need to use SSH or SCP enabled with SSH Keys. You can create or upload a current key with the SSH Access cpanel widget.

Using SSH keys to connect

Please see the Reclaim Hosting’s documentation on Managing SSH Keys on Reclaim Hosting (link to YouTube). You need to use the Manage SSH Keys widget to upload and enable keys prior to connecting.

For SecureCRT from VanDyke

See the SecureCRT VanDyke documentation for information about how to how to generate and upload keys to the Secure Shell server, and shows how to configure SecureCRT and SecureFX clients.

For SecureFX (sftp) from VanDyke

See this link for more detail on how to transfer files using SFTP protocol with SSH Keys.