sFTP Account Creation
The setup of your sFTP account is usually done during your project phase. In order to establish a connection from your computer to your sFTP the installation of an sFTP software is necessary.
Cyberduck Cyberduck is a free and open-source FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3, and OpenStack Swift browser for macOS and Windows. It has a user-friendly interface and supports various protocols, including SFTP. FileZilla While FileZilla is primarily known as an FTP client, it also supports SFTP. It's free, open-source, and available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It offers a straightforward interface and robust features for managing file transfers.
FileZilla As mentioned earlier, FileZilla is a popular choice for both Mac and Windows users. It's free, open-source, and provides reliable SFTP support along with FTP. WinSCP WinSCP is a free and open-source SFTP, SCP, and FTP client for Windows. It offers a user-friendly interface, integration with Windows Explorer, and advanced features like scripting and automation.
In the following section we will show how to connect to your Purple sFTP account using Filezilla as an example.
After your sFTP space has been created by the Purple team, we will provide you the credentials which are required to connect to your sFTP.
Your sFTP credentials are like the keys to a digital lock that grant you access to securely transfer files between computers or servers using the SFTP protocol. Here's a breakdown:
1. Host/Server The host or server is the address of the sFTP space you want to connect to. It's like the street address of a house. You need to know the correct host address to reach the server where your files are stored.
2. User Just like a username for any online account, your SFTP username identifies you to the server you're connecting to. It's often provided by the server administrator or the service you're using. Think of it as your digital name tag. 3. Password Your SFTP password is like the secret code that proves you're allowed to access the server. It's paired with your username to verify your identity. Like any password, it should be kept private and not shared with anyone else. To sum it up, your Purple sFTP credentials consist of a username, password and host/server address. With these credentials, you can securely access and transfer files between your computer and the server using SFTP software. Just remember to keep your credentials safe and only share them with trusted individuals or services.