Synopsis:
Secure FTP (File Transfer Protocol): Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Solution:
Secure FTP (file transfer protocol) is a method of transferring files between your computer (called the local system) and another system (called the remote system) when files cannot be copied directly using a mapped network drive. A secure file transfer means that your password and all subsequent communications with the server are sent in encrypted form, so that they cannot be intercepted for malicious purposes. Only secure FTP connections to OIT-managed servers are permitted.

Secure FTP is useful when you a require high speed file transfer method, yet are remotely located without direct access to the Princeton network. Note that while on campus, or connected to the campus network using VPN from home, there is a more convenient and easy way to view your H: drive using the graphical user interface built into the operating system of your computer. See www.princeton.edu/files for more information.

Download Secure FTP applications
See www.princeton.edu/ssh for download instructions based upon your operating system.

Princeton University configuration and usage instructions
See the following based upon your operating system:

• Windows: How to use SSH Secure File Transfer
• Macintosh: How to use Secure FTP software
• Linux/Unix: How to use Secure File Transfer

Often times people use FTP as part of another application which needs to store or retrieve information. To help you make the changes necessary several common options are:

• If you use Dreamweaver to publish web pages, please see http://kb.princeton.edu/9598.

• If you use Microsoft FrontPage to publish web pages please see http://kb.princeton.edu/7942.

• If you have written scripts to transfer files to or from an OIT server in an unattended manner, please see http://kb.princeton.edu/9820.