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cs101:scpfromwindows

How to transfer files between Windows and remote computers using WinSCP

What Is WinSCP?

WinSCP is a popular SCP, SFTP, and 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 SSH to transfer data, so it does requires a password or passphrase for authentication. Unlike 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 their website.

How to use WinSCP

WinSCP has a comprehensive How To on their website.

cs101/scpfromwindows.txt · Last modified: 2020/09/10 00:27 by localadmin