====== How to transfer files between Windows and remote computers using WinSCP ======

===== What Is WinSCP? =====
WinSCP is a popular **[[cs101:scp|SCP]]**, **[[cs101:sftp|SFTP]]**, and **[[cs101:ftp|FTP]]** client for Microsoft Windows! It can be used to copy files between a local computer and remote servers using FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP, WebDAV or S3 file transfer protocols.

SCP uses **[[cs101:ssh|SSH]]** to transfer data, so it does requires a password or passphrase for authentication. Unlike **[[cs101:rcp|RCP]]** or FTP, SCP encrypts both the file and any passwords exchanged so that anyone snooping on the network cannot view them.

===== Getting WinSCP =====
A free WinSCP installer or portable executable can be downloaded from [[https://winscp.net/eng/index.php|their website]].




===== How to use WinSCP =====
WinSCP has a comprehensive [[https://winscp.net/eng/docs/getting_started|How To]] on their website.