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- | ====== Introduction ====== | + | ====== What is WinSCP ====== |
WinSCP is an open source graphical SFTP client and FTP client for Windows. Legacy SCP protocol is also supported. Its main function is safe copying of files between a local and a remote computer. | WinSCP is an open source graphical SFTP client and FTP client for Windows. Legacy SCP protocol is also supported. Its main function is safe copying of files between a local and a remote computer. | ||
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===== Obtaining and Installing WinSCP ===== | ===== Obtaining and Installing WinSCP ===== | ||
- | ???((Name of the language here)) version of WinSCP is available.((Version for complete languages)) To obtain it go to [[this>../download.php|WinSCP download page]] and download an "Installation package". At the beginning of the [[:installation|installation]] select "???"((Name of the language here)) language. | + | ???((Name of the language here)) version of WinSCP is available.((Version for complete languages)) To obtain it go to [[this>../download.php|WinSCP download page]] and download an "Installation package". |
???((Name of the language here)) version of WinSCP is not complete yet.((Version for incomplete languages)) To use the incomplete version, first [[:installation|install]] English version. To obtain it go to [[this>../download.php|WinSCP download page]] and download "Installation package". Then go to [[this>../translations.php|translation page]] and choose download named "???"((English name of the language here)). Extract downloaded ZIP archive to the same directory where WinSCP executable is (i.e. installation directory). Read [[:languages#install|full instructions]]. | ???((Name of the language here)) version of WinSCP is not complete yet.((Version for incomplete languages)) To use the incomplete version, first [[:installation|install]] English version. To obtain it go to [[this>../download.php|WinSCP download page]] and download "Installation package". Then go to [[this>../translations.php|translation page]] and choose download named "???"((English name of the language here)). Extract downloaded ZIP archive to the same directory where WinSCP executable is (i.e. installation directory). Read [[:languages#install|full instructions]]. | ||
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* [[:languages|Translated into several languages]] | * [[:languages|Translated into several languages]] | ||
* [[:integration|Integration]] with Windows (drag&drop, URL, shortcut icons) | * [[:integration|Integration]] with Windows (drag&drop, URL, shortcut icons) | ||
- | * [[:u3|U3 support]] | ||
* All common [[:task_index|operations with files]] | * All common [[:task_index|operations with files]] | ||
- | * Support for [[:protocols|SFTP and SCP protocols]] over SSH-1 and SSH-2 and plain old [[:protocols#ftp|FTP protocol]] | + | * Support for [[:protocols|SFTP and SCP protocols]] over SSH-1 and SSH-2 and plain old [[:ftp|FTP protocol]] |
* Batch file [[:scripting|scripting and command-line interface]] | * Batch file [[:scripting|scripting and command-line interface]] | ||
* [[:task_synchronize|Directory synchronization]] in several semi or fully automatic ways | * [[:task_synchronize|Directory synchronization]] in several semi or fully automatic ways | ||
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* Integrates with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for full support of [[:public_key|public key authentication]] with SSH | * Integrates with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for full support of [[:public_key|public key authentication]] with SSH | ||
* [[:ui_explorer|Explorer]] and [[:ui_commander|Commander]] [[:interfaces|interfaces]]. | * [[:ui_explorer|Explorer]] and [[:ui_commander|Commander]] [[:interfaces|interfaces]]. | ||
- | * Optionally [[:ui_login_save|stores session information]]. | + | * Optionally [[:session_configuration#site|stores session information]]. |
- | * Optionally supports standalone operation using a [[:config|configuration file in place of registry entries]], suitable for operation from removable media | + | * Optionally supports portable operation using a [[:config|configuration file in place of registry entries]], suitable for operation from removable media |
===== File Operations ===== | ===== File Operations ===== | ||
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===== Connection to Remote Computer ===== | ===== Connection to Remote Computer ===== | ||
- | Using WinSCP, it is possible to connect to a [[:SSH]] (Secure Shell) server with [[:protocols#sftp|SFTP]] (SSH File Transfer Protocol) or [[:protocols#scp|SCP]] (Secure Copy Protocol) service or to a [[:protocols#ftp|FTP]] (File Transfer Protocol) server. | + | Using WinSCP, it is possible to connect to a [[:SSH]] (Secure Shell) server with [[:sftp|SFTP]] (SSH File Transfer Protocol) or [[:scp|SCP]] (Secure Copy Protocol) service or to a [[:ftp|FTP]] (File Transfer Protocol) server. |
SFTP is a standard part of SSH-2 package. SCP is a standard part of SSH-1 package. Both protocols can be run even on the latter SSH version. WinSCP supports both SSH-1 and SSH-2. | SFTP is a standard part of SSH-2 package. SCP is a standard part of SSH-1 package. Both protocols can be run even on the latter SSH version. WinSCP supports both SSH-1 and SSH-2. | ||
- | For FTP, only basic FTP is supported. Secure alternatives (FTP over SSL) are not supported. Neither are compressed transfers (Zlib). | + | For FTP, basic FTP as well as [[::ftps|FTP over TLS/SSL]] are supported. Compressed transfers (Zlib) are not supported. |
===== Program Interface ===== | ===== Program Interface ===== | ||
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You will have the first chance to select your preferred user interface during [[:installation|installation]]. You may want to change your [[:ui_pref_interface|preference]] later. | You will have the first chance to select your preferred user interface during [[:installation|installation]]. You may want to change your [[:ui_pref_interface|preference]] later. | ||
- | If you are using WinSCP for the first time, you may wish to select the [[:ui_explorer|Explorer interface]] as it should be familiar to any Windows user. However if you are used to the concept of Norton Commander, used by several contemporary file managers (Total Commander, FAR, Servant Salamander), choose this one. [[:ui_commander|Commander interface]] is primarily focused on easy keyboard control. You can use it without ever touching mouse. One who is used to it can perform the operations much faster. | + | If you are using WinSCP for the first time, you may wish to select the [[:ui_explorer|Explorer interface]] as it should be familiar to any Windows user. However if you are used to the concept of Norton Commander, used by several contemporary file managers (Total Commander, FAR, Altap Salamander), choose this one. [[:ui_commander|Commander interface]] is primarily focused on easy keyboard control. You can use it without ever touching mouse. One who is used to it can perform the operations much faster. |