Transferring Files Securely with SFTP & PuTTy

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenge of transferring files securely using SFTP after a server's firewall configuration change. Participants explore various client options for transferring files from a Linux server to a Windows machine.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes their current method of file transfer using SCP and seeks alternatives for dragging files to their local machine.
  • Another participant recommends WinSCP as a preferred client for SFTP file transfers.
  • A different participant suggests FileZilla as another viable option for file transfers.
  • The original poster expresses hesitation regarding WinSCP due to confusion over its website domains.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple options for SFTP clients, but there is no consensus on a single preferred solution, as different preferences are expressed.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not address specific features or limitations of the suggested clients, nor does it resolve the original poster's concerns about the legitimacy of the WinSCP websites.

Who May Find This Useful

Users looking for secure file transfer solutions between Linux servers and Windows machines, particularly those unfamiliar with SFTP clients.

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Hi guys, recently a server that I have data on inverted its firewall and turned on normal FTP, only allowing SFTP. Typically I log into the server cluster (linux) via PuTTy and SCP the files onto that server (windows). I then just open up windows explorer oin my local machine (windows) and ftp://.[/URL]... and drag the files to my local machine.

Of course I cannot do this. I can still SCP to and from that server, but is there a client or something that I can use to drag the files to my local machine? (well I'm sure there is, I guess I could use a favorable opinion on one).
 
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FileZilla is also a good option.
 
I was hesitant with WinSCP since google turned up both winscp.com and winscp.net

I'll give them a shot, thanks guys,
 

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