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Introducing WinSCP
WinSCP is an open source SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) and SCP (Secure CoPy) client for Windows using SSH (Secure SHell). Its main function is safe copying of files between a local and a remote computer.
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Features
- Graphical Interface
- Drag and Drop integration with shell (with optionally installed shell extension)
- Support for SFTP and SCP protocols over SSH1 and SSH2
- Integrated Text Editor
- Support for SSH password, keyboard-interactive, public key and Kerberos (GSS) authentication.
- Integrates with Pageant (Putty Agent) for full support of public key authentication
- Windows Explorer-like and Norton Commander-like interfaces.
- Optionally stores session information.
- Optionally supports standalone operation using a configuration file in place of registry entries, suitable for operation from removable media
- Directory Synchronization tool quickly synchronizes changes between local and remote directories.