How to set up WinSCP FTP Client
Setting Up WinSCP FTP Client
Downloading
You can obtain WinSCP from the WinSCP download page. Follow the Installation package link. You should save the installer to an easily accessible location such as your Windows desktop or your My Documents folder.
Installation
Open the installation program by double-clicking on its icon.
If your Windows language is not supported by the installer, select an alternative language you want to use (both for installation and later when using WinSCP).
On the License Agreement screen click Accept after reviewing the license.
You will be prompted to select a setup type. For a basic setup, choose Typical installation.
Then you will be prompted for Initial User Settings. This allows you to select user interface style. If you have used (and enjoyed) file managers like Total Commander, Altap Salamander or Norton Commander before, keep default Commander interface. Otherwise you will probably be more familiar with Explorer interface.
After you select the interface, the Ready to Install screen opens. On this screen, you can review the installation options you’ve selected. Click Install to start the installation.
A brief installation process will take place. You may have to restart Windows File Explorer or your computer. If you choose not to restart, some WinSCP functions may not be available until you do so.
Connecting
Start WinSCP. Login Dialog will appear. On the dialog:
Select your File protocol.
When you are about to use FTPS protocol (FTP over TLS/SSL, not SFTP), select FTP and then choose one of the FTPS invocation methods).
Enter your host name to Host name field, username to User name and password to Password
You may want to save your session details to a site so you do not need to type them in every time you want to connect. Press Save button and type site name.
Press Login to connect.
After the successful connection the directory listing will be opened
This FTP client supports drag-and-drop as well as graphic interface functions.
Transfer of large files is only possible with a stable Internet connection.
If the FTP client fails to connect after entering the correct credentials, you may need to temporarily disable anti-virus/firewall software as these can prevent a successful connection.
