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In this tutorial, you will learn how to use SFTP with FileZilla to securely transfer and manage files on RunCloud server.
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FTP is not secure
FTP (File Transfer Protocol) uses clear text for all transmissions. Anyone is able to read the FTP usernames, passwords, commands and data by packet capture (sniffing) on the network. By default, RunCloud Firewall blocks FTP (port 21) at your server. You are recommended to use SFTP for file transfer instead.
Tip: You can use RunCloud File Manager in RunCloud panel for simple file management.
What is SFTP?
FileZilla is a free FTP client which is available for most of the popular operating systems including MAC OS. To use this FTP client on your MAC, follow these steps: 1. Download FileZilla to your local computer; 2. Install the client; 3. Specify your FTP login details; 4. Connect to your FTP account on the server. FileZilla (Windows, Mac, and Linux) One of the most popular names in the FTP game is Filezilla. Download FileZilla Client 3.50.0 for Windows (64bit) The latest stable version of FileZilla Client is 3.50.0. Please select the file appropriate for your platform below.
Download FileZilla Client 3.50.0 for Mac OS X. The latest stable version of FileZilla Client is 3.50.0. Please select the file appropriate for your platform below. FileZilla for Mac OS X 3.7.0.1 file size: 5.36 MB FileZilla Client is a fast and reliable cross-platform FTP, FTPS and SFTP client with lots of useful features and an intuitive graphical user interface.
SSH or Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) is a secure file transfer protocol for file access, transfer, and management. It adapts the Secure Shell (SSH) protocol with encryption and secure authentication on both server and client.
SFTP provides two user-authentication options when connecting to your server: a)passwords or b)SSH2 key-based authentication. The SSH Keys is more secure than password.
What is FileZilla?
FileZilla is a free, open source FTP client that supports FTP, SFTP, FTPS. It is available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. Download FileZilla Client.
SFTP via Passwords
- Open FileZilla client
- Open Site Manger by clicking the top left icon in menu bar, or press Ctrl+S
- Click New Site button and gives a name to the new site connection
- At the right side panel enter the following information:
- Host: [RunCloud server IP address]
- Port: 22
- Protocol: SFTP – SSH File Transfer Protocol
- Logon Type: Normal
- User: [System User’s username]
- Password: [System User’s password]
- Click Connect button to connect (OK button to save the connection)
- Accept fingerprint warning when prompt
- You are now connected to RunCloud server via SFTP using password
SFTP via SSH2 Key-based Authentication
If you have not yet create an SSH key pair, then follow one of the two tutorial below:
- Windows users: How To Use SSH Keys with PuTTY on RunCloud
- Mac and Linux users: Generating SSH Keys
Method #1
- Open FileZilla client
- Open Site Manger by clicking the top left icon in menu bar, or press Ctrl+S
- Click New Site button and gives a name to the new site connection
- At the right side panel enter the following information:
- Host: [RunCloud server IP address]
- Port: 22
- Protocol: SFTP – SSH File Transfer Protocol
- Logon Type: Key file
- User: [System User’s username]
- Key file: [select your SSH private key in .ppk or .pem format]
- Click Connect button to connect (OK button to save the connection)
- You are now connected to RunCloud server via SFTP using SSH key
Method #2
- Open FileZilla client
- In the Edit – Preferences menu, select SFTP under Connection
- Click Add key file… button to add your SSH private key (If your key is in OpenSSH format, FileZilla will prompt you to convert it to PuTTY’s PPK format)
- Click OK button to save setting and exit Preferences window
- Follow Method #1 above but select Interactive for Logon Type
Sources
Filezilla Ftp Client For Mac
https://wiki.filezilla-project.org/Howto
https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-use-sftp-to-securely-transfer-files-with-a-remote-server
https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-use-sftp-to-securely-transfer-files-with-a-remote-server
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We are also offering FileZilla Pro, with additional protocol support for WebDAV, Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, Dropbox, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Microsoft Azure Blob and File Storage, and Google Cloud Storage.
Last but not least, FileZilla Server is a free open source FTP and FTPS Server.
Support is available through our forums, the wiki and the bug and feature request trackers.
In addition, you will find documentation on how to compile FileZilla and nightly builds for multiple platforms in the development section.
Quick download links
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News
2020-10-20 - FileZilla Client 3.51.0 released
Bugfixes and minor changes:
- Fixed import of sites protected with a different master password
- Directory comparison now works correctly with non-default file name sorting settings
- Small search dialog fixes
2020-10-13 - FileZilla Client 3.51.0-rc1 released
Bugfixes and minor changes:
- Refactored how the queue stores transfer flags
- Refactored internals to be more modular
- Linux: Disable receive buffer tuning if it results in unexpected consequences
- Distinguish between Cancel and No in the file changed dialog
- Small fixes to changing or disabling a master password
2020-08-27 - FileZilla Client 3.50.0 released
Bugfixes and minor changes:
- Minor fixes to Tardigrade integration
2020-07-16 - FileZilla Pro Adds Support for Keystone V3, OneDrive Sharing, and Amazon STS
By adding support for the OpenStack Swift Keystone v3 identity service, OneDrive Sharing, and Amazon Secure Token Service (STS). FileZilla Pro is making it possible for its users to store and share files with greater versatility and security. Read the full news.
2019-11-07 - FileZilla Pro to continue work with bug bounty program
Building on success of participation in EU security project, FileZilla will continue participating and investing project resources in bug bounty program. Read the full news.
2019-07-29 - FileZilla refocuses on security after participation in EU bug bounty program
European Union-spondored 'bug bounty' program found some security issues which have promptly been fixed.
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2019-07-09 - FileZilla Pro to add new features after recent customer survey
Filezilla Server Mac
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The user interface mentioned in the article will also be available for users of the free FileZilla.