Session Tab (Login Dialog)

The File protocol selection lets you choose transfer protocol.

When FTP protocol is selected, you can further specify to use basic unsecured variant (No encryption) or one of three methods to invoke FTPS.

The Host name box is where you type the name, or the IP address, of the server you want to connect to. Host name is the only mandatory box that must be filled for a session to open. You can use environment variables in the value with syntax %NAME%.

The Port number box lets you specify which port number on the server to connect to. SSH protocol uses port number 22 by default. FTP protocol uses port number 21 by default. FTPS protocol with implicit encryption uses port number 990 by default.

The Username box is where you type your account name on the server. If you do not fill the username and it needs to be known to complete authentication (most cases), you will be prompted for username then. You can use environment variables in the value with syntax %NAME%.

The Password box is for the password associated with the account. You are advised not to fill it in if you are going to save the session to site list. If you decide to do so nevertheless, do not forget to force password storing on the Save session as dialog. Also do not fill the password if you are going to use other authentication method (like public key). If you do not fill the password and other authentication methods fail (password authentication has the lowest preference), you will be prompted for password then.

With SFTP and SCP protocol, use the Private key file box to specify local path to your private key file if you are going to use public key authentication. The file must be in PuTTY format. If the private key is passphrase-protected, you will be prompted for passphrase once the authentication begins. If you have your private keys loaded into Pageant, leave the box blank, unless you want to ensure that only that particular key is used for authentication.

The passphase cannot be entered in advance on Login dialog and thus it cannot be saved to site. If you need to login to server automatically without prompt, generate key without passphrase. Use this method carefully and only under special circumstances.

With FTP protocol you can optionally specify your account, if your server requires that.

With FTP protocol you can use Anonymous login. It effectively sets the User name to anonymous and Password to anonymous@example.com.

Use Select color button to associate a color with the session.

Read more about other Login dialog options.