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| ===== [[sftp]] SFTP Requirements ===== | ===== [[sftp]] SFTP Requirements ===== | ||
| - | For SFTP, the only requirement beyond the server requirements above is to run SFTP on the server. It is best to run it as an SSH-2 subsystem. If you select SFTP-only on the login screen and the SFTP subsystem is not found, WinSCP will try to find the SFTP server in some common directories (''/usr/lib/sftp-server'', ''/usr/local/lib/sftp-server'', etc.). This way, it is possible to use SFTP even with SSH-1, which does not support subsystems. | + | For SFTP, the only requirement beyond the server requirements above is to run SFTP on the server. It is best to run it as an SSH-2 subsystem. If you select SFTP-only on the Login dialog and the SFTP subsystem is not found, WinSCP will try to find the SFTP server in some common directories (''/usr/lib/sftp-server'', ''/usr/local/lib/sftp-server'', etc.). This way, it is possible to use SFTP even with SSH-1, which does not support subsystems. |
| ===== [[scp]] SCP Requirements ===== | ===== [[scp]] SCP Requirements ===== | ||
| As the SCP protocol implements file transfers only, WinSCP must use other means to implement the additional functionality (like directory listing). WinSCP uses Unix-like shell commands to do that. This in turn means that when using the SCP protocol, it can connect to servers that run Unix-like or its emulation only ((e.g. Cygwin on Windows. See [[faq_openssh_win|FAQ]] to learn how to use WinSCP with a Windows server running OpenSSH on Cygwin.)). | As the SCP protocol implements file transfers only, WinSCP must use other means to implement the additional functionality (like directory listing). WinSCP uses Unix-like shell commands to do that. This in turn means that when using the SCP protocol, it can connect to servers that run Unix-like or its emulation only ((e.g. Cygwin on Windows. See [[faq_openssh_win|FAQ]] to learn how to use WinSCP with a Windows server running OpenSSH on Cygwin.)). | ||
| - | To transfer files, ''scp1'' is used (it is called from within ''scp''). If only ''scp2'' is allowed on your server, check the //[[ui_login_scp#other_options|Use scp2 with scp1 compatibility]]// option on the //[[ui_login_scp|SCP/Shell page]]// in the Login dialog. | + | To transfer files, ''scp1'' is used (it is called from within ''scp''). If only ''scp2'' is allowed on your server, check the //[[ui_login_scp#other_options|Use scp2 with scp1 compatibility]]// option on the //[[ui_login_scp|SCP/Shell page]]// on the Advanced Site Settings dialog. |
| For correct functionality, you must do the following. The ''bash'' shell is recommended for working with WinSCP. If your default shell doesn't work with WinSCP, you can make WinSCP use [[ui_login_scp#shell|other shell]]. | For correct functionality, you must do the following. The ''bash'' shell is recommended for working with WinSCP. If your default shell doesn't work with WinSCP, you can make WinSCP use [[ui_login_scp#shell|other shell]]. | ||
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| Another precondition is that the output of all commands be in English. This mostly concerns names of months in directory listings (''ls -la''). Because of this, WinSCP [[ui_login_scp#other_options|clears all user variables that govern command output]] after login. If command output also reflects some other server settings, it may be necessary to change this before WinSCP can be used. | Another precondition is that the output of all commands be in English. This mostly concerns names of months in directory listings (''ls -la''). Because of this, WinSCP [[ui_login_scp#other_options|clears all user variables that govern command output]] after login. If command output also reflects some other server settings, it may be necessary to change this before WinSCP can be used. | ||
| - | The last necessary condition is the proper output of the ''ls -la'' command, particularly the standard number and ordering of the columns. If the default output does not satisfy the needs of WinSCP you can use //[[ui_login_scp#directory_listing|Listing command]]// option on the //SCP/Shell page// in the Login dialog to modify it. | + | The last necessary condition is the proper output of the ''ls -la'' command, particularly the standard number and ordering of the columns. If the default output does not satisfy the needs of WinSCP you can use //[[ui_login_scp#directory_listing|Listing command]]// option on the //SCP/Shell page// on the Advanced Site Settings dialog to modify it. |
| WinSCP will attempt detect support for the ''%%--full-time%%'' switch of the ''ls'' command. If the detection causes you problems, you can [[ui_login_scp#directory_listing|disable]] it. | WinSCP will attempt detect support for the ''%%--full-time%%'' switch of the ''ls'' command. If the detection causes you problems, you can [[ui_login_scp#directory_listing|disable]] it. | ||