DownloadWinSCP is a popular free SFTP and FTP client for Windows, a powerful file manager that will improve your productivity. It offers an easy to use GUI to copy files between a local and remote computer using multiple protocols: Amazon S3, FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP or WebDAV. WinSCP can copy files between two local folders too. Power users can automate WinSCP using .NET assembly. WinSCP is available in English and many other languages.
Features
- Support for Amazon S3, FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP or WebDAV
- All common operations with files
- Integration with Windows, PuTTY and other applications
- Translated into many languages
- Scripting and task automation with batch file scripting, command-line interface and .NET assembly
- Directory synchronization in several semi or fully automatic ways
- Integrated text editor and support for external text editors
- Graphical user interface with choice of Windows File Explorer-like or Norton Commander-like interfaces
- Optionally supports portable operation using a configuration file instead of registry entries, suitable for operation from removable media
- Binary and text transfer modes, transfer queue and background transfers
- A comprehensive WinSCP documentation and an active user forum are freely accessible at WinSCP site
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Communications, Cryptography, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), FTP Clients, SFTP Clients, WebDAV Clients, S3 ClientsLicense
GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2)How to Use WinSCP
WinSCP (Windows Secure Copy) is an open source SFTP client, FTP client, WebDAV client and SCP client for Windows. Its main function is transferring files between a local and a remote computer. WinSCP supports SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) for secure file transfers and legacy SCP (Secure Copy Protocol). You can use WinSCP to transfer files both manually and automatically.
WinSCP Installation Program
WinSCP installs effortlessly through its installation program, which lets you select defaults or customize WinSCP to your liking. For example, you can choose a Norton-Commander interface or an Explorer-like interface. The Norton commander interface provides both local and remote directory panels, while the Explorer-like interface provides only a remote panel.
WinSCP Login Screen
To configure your session, start WinSCP. The Login dialog opens, where you enter your settings. (The Login dialog can be invoked later to open additional sessions.) The program will ask you for your login information. In most cases, you will only need to select the server’s protocol, and enter the host name, user name, plus password and click Login.
Main Window (Commander Interface)
The Commander Interface is based on Norton Commander (and similar file managers). A local folder is displayed in the left panel and a remote folder in the right panel. Files are usually transferred between these two folders, though it is possible to transfer files into a different folder. This kind of user interface is also known as an Orthodox File Manager.
Main Window (Explorer Interface)
The Explorer interface WinSCP looks similar to a normal Microsoft Windows folder (Windows Explorer) but, unlike with Commander Interface, only the remote directory is shown. To transfer the files you typically use drag and drop between WinSCP and Windows Explorer.
To access additional operations, right-click any object to select an operation from the context menu. You can also right-click a file or a directory to drag it to another location. If you want to explore additional features, visit the WinSCP FAQ for details.
WinSCP Installation Program
WinSCP installs effortlessly through its installation program, which lets you select defaults or customize WinSCP to your liking. For example, you can choose a Norton-Commander interface or an Explorer-like interface. The Norton commander interface provides both local and remote directory panels, while the Explorer-like interface provides only a remote panel.
WinSCP Login Screen
To configure your session, start WinSCP. The Login dialog opens, where you enter your settings. (The Login dialog can be invoked later to open additional sessions.) The program will ask you for your login information. In most cases, you will only need to select the server’s protocol, and enter the host name, user name, plus password and click Login.
Main Window (Commander Interface)
The Commander Interface is based on Norton Commander (and similar file managers). A local folder is displayed in the left panel and a remote folder in the right panel. Files are usually transferred between these two folders, though it is possible to transfer files into a different folder. This kind of user interface is also known as an Orthodox File Manager.
Main Window (Explorer Interface)
The Explorer interface WinSCP looks similar to a normal Microsoft Windows folder (Windows Explorer) but, unlike with Commander Interface, only the remote directory is shown. To transfer the files you typically use drag and drop between WinSCP and Windows Explorer.
To access additional operations, right-click any object to select an operation from the context menu. You can also right-click a file or a directory to drag it to another location. If you want to explore additional features, visit the WinSCP FAQ for details.
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User Reviews
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Great simplicity, just gets the job done, 5 stars!
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Nice project using since last 5 years great tool
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I've used WinSCP for about 20 years and it's helped me maintain MANY Linux Servers and Desktops. I recommend it to all levels of users.
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The best Open Source file utility for managing data transfers, working from Windows into Linux. Martin has done a great job, from the very start, at the turn of the century. I don't know what happened to get winscp.net onto various overzealous block lists, but it is completely unwarranted.
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The support was really great. A lot of commercial software do less!