SFTP: Secure File Transfer Protocol

I. About WinSCP

WinSCP is a free program that allows Windows users to transfer files using secure FTP (SFTP) or secure copy (SCP) to their accounts on remote servers. It provides essentially the same functionality as many FTP programs (such as WS FTP), but all information is sent in a secure transmission.

WinSCP runs only on Windows. Mac OS X users can use Fugu for transferring files to and from MyWeb.

a. Download

1. Go to the WinSCP download page.
2. Click on the "Installation package" link.
3. Scroll down the list of mirror sites until you find a North America mirror.
4. In the "Download" column, there is an image that looks like a piece of paper with some ones and zeroes on it. Click that image.
5. After the next page loads, wait 5-10 seconds for the download to begin.
6. Save the file to your Desktop.

b. Install

1. Double-click the WinSCP file on your Desktop to begin the installation process.
2. Continue to click Next, selecting "Full Installation" when prompted.
3. You will be presented with the option to choose a user interface style.
   
   We recommend that you choose Explorer-like interface, as it allows you to drag-and-drop files right onto the WinSCP window and they will be copied to your MyWeb account.
4. Press Next or Install until the installation is complete.
5. When you are done, even if you are not prompted, restart your computer.

II. Use WinSCP to access MyWeb

1. Double-click the WinSCP icon on your Desktop.
2. You will see the WinSCP Login screen. Type in myweb.csuchico.edu for the Host name and put your Portal username in the User name box. Make sure the other settings on the screen match the settings in red below. (Note: For security purposes, leave the Password box blank. You will be prompted for it when you login.)
   
3. Now click Login. The first time you login to MyWeb, you will be prompted with the warning shown below. This is normal. click Yes to continue.
   
4. When you login, you will see your home directory. You can drag-and-drop files into this window to copy them to your account on MyWeb. Also, any files you create that are to be a part of your web page should be copied to the public_html driectory. You can open the public_html directory by double-clicking on it.
   

III. About Fugu (for Macintosh)

Fugu is a free program that allows users of Mac OS X to transfer files using secure FTP (SFTP) or secure copy (SCP) to their accounts on remote servers. It provides essentially the same functionality as many FTP programs (such as Fetch), but all information is sent in a secure transmission.

Fugu runs only on Mac OS X. Windows users can use WinSCP for transferring files to and from MyWeb.

a. Download & install

1. Download the latest version of Fugu, saving the disk image file to your Desktop.
2. Open the Fugu disk image file (if it is not automatically opened for you), clicking on Agree when prompted.
3. The Fugu program icon will be copied to your Desktop. We recommend that you drag it to the Dock.

IV. Use Fugu to access MyWeb

1. Open Fugu by clicking on the Fugu icon in the Dock.
2. In the Connect To box, type in myweb.csuchico.edu, then type your Portal username in the Username box. Make sure that the Port box reads 22. When you click Connect, you will be prompted for a password. Enter your Portal password.
   
   
3. When you successfully login, your home directory on MyWeb will appear on the right side of the Fugu window. You can drag files here to copy them to your MyWeb account. Your Mac's hard drive is displayed on the left side of the window.
   
   Any files you create that are to be a part of your web page should be copied to the public_html driectory. You can open the public_html directory by double-clicking on it.

V. Special Info for Student Organizations

You can make a link to your student Organization's folder to make ftp easier and faster.

B. Another way to FTP, that makes the process extremely easy, is to create a file link to your organization’s directory. This is the process:

Go to the “Start” menu and select “Run”

Type in: telnet www.csuchico.edu

Login with your shell id and portal password (if you do not know your shell id, contact the Student computing help desk at (530) 898-HELP)

At the “$” prompt you will type in:

$ In –s /m3/webdocs/“organization’s name”

Next, open Internet Explorer and type ftp://login@www.csuchico.edu/ in the address bar:

It will ask you for a login and password, which is your Shell id and portal password

Your organization’s directory will be in a folder that looks like one of the two examples below (with your organization’s name under it):

When you want to go to your directory, just open the folder

You can also use WinScp or Fugu, and the link will still be there