Quick Start Guide

If you are using WinSCP for the first time, you may want to start with the Explorer-like interface. You can select the interface during installation.

When you first start WinSCP, the program will ask you for your [[ui_login_session|login information]]. In most cases, you will only need to enter the hostname, username, password, select the server’s protocol, and then click Login.

Assuming everything is correct, the program will open a directory window similar to Windows Explorer.

You can drag files to and from this window, other Explorer windows, and your desktop. To access [[task_index|additional operations]], right-click any object, and then select the operation from the context menu. You can also right-click a file or a directory, and then drag it to another location.