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--- cs101:sftpfromlinuxgui [2020/09/08 21:10] – [Connecting to a server] localadmin
+++ cs101:sftpfromlinuxgui [2020/09/08 21:18] (current) – [How to transfer files between Linux computers using SFTP via a GUI] localadmin
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 ====== How to transfer files between Linux computers using SFTP via a GUI ======
-This information is provided for the Ubuntu/Debian editions of Linux used in the CS Department (FileZilla version 3.46.3). Other Linux versions may vary.
+This information is provided for the [[https://www.ubuntu.com/|Ubuntu]]/Debian editions of Linux used in the CS Department (FileZilla version 3.46.3). Other Linux versions may vary.
 FileZilla Client is a fast and reliable cross-platform SFTP client with lots of useful features and an intuitive graphical user interface.
-  * Note: Filezilla does support FTP and FTPS protocols, but as they are no longer considered secure, they are not used by the CS Department.
+  * **Note:** Filezilla does support FTP and FTPS protocols, but as they are no longer considered secure, they are not used by the CS Department.
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 Now click on the Quickconnect button.
-**Note:** If your login information specifies a protocol like SFTP enter the hostname as follows: sftp:<nowiki>//</nowiki>hostname. Most likely at NDSU, entering a protocol will not be necessary.
+  * **Note:** If your login information specifies a protocol like SFTP enter the hostname as follows: sftp:<nowiki>//</nowiki>hostname. Most likely at NDSU, entering a protocol will not be necessary.
 FileZilla will now try to connect to the remote computer.
-Note: If you have never connected to the remote computer from your current computer, you man get an Unknown host key warning message.
+  * **Note:** If you have never connected to the remote computer from your current computer, you man get an Unknown host key warning message.
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-===== Navigating and window layout =====
+===== Window Layout and Navigation =====
 Below the Quickconnect bar are:
   * The connection status window. Look here for info on connection problems.
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 Downloading files, or directories, works essentially the same way as uploading. Drag the files/directories from the right (remote) pane to the left (local) pane.
-**Note:** In case you try to overwrite a file during upload or download, FileZilla will by default display a dialog asking what to do (overwrite, rename, skip).
+  * **Note:** In case you try to overwrite a file during upload or download, FileZilla will by default display a dialog asking what to do (overwrite, rename, skip).
 For more information, See [[https://wiki.filezilla-project.org/Documentation|Filezilla's documentation]].