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Transfer Files with FileZilla
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FileZilla is a free and open source multi-platform file transfer application. It implements several file transfer protocols, most notably SFTP via SSH. SFTP encrypts both your login credentials and files before sending over a network, while FTP clients communicates only as plaintext.
Before You Begin
- You will need root access to your Linode, or a user account with
sudo
privilege. Note that if you transfer files asroot
, you may need to change file ownership and permissions afterwards. - Set your system’s hostname.
- Update your system.
Install FileZilla
Download FileZilla here for macOS and Windows. Use your distribution’s package manager to install FileZilla on Linux:
CentOS:
sudo yum install filezilla
Debian / Ubuntu:
sudo apt install filezilla
Using FileZilla
Launch FileZilla and enter your Linode’s IP address or domain name in the
Host
field. Enter the username and password for the account on the Linode you want to connect as and enter “22” in thePort
field. Click Quickconnect to initiate the file transfer session.If this is the first time you’ve connected to your Linode by SSH or SFTP, you’ll receive a warning that the host key is unknown. Verify the host key fingerprints and if valid, check the box next to
Always trust this host, add this key to the cache
. This prevents further warnings unless the key presented to FileZilla changes, which should only happen if you reinstall the remote server’s operating system.Click the OK button to proceed. You’ll be presented with a split view, with your local filesystem on the left and your Linode’s filesystem on the right. You can transfer files by dragging and dropping them from one side to the other.
FileZilla with Public Key Authentication
If you followed our Securing Your Server guide, you won’t be able to connect to your Linode using a password. If you are using Linux or macOS, the SSH keypair generated while following that guide will be automatically used for authentication.
If you are using Windows, you’ll need to follow a few additional steps to enable key based authentication. The instructions below assume that you have already completed the guide for generating your SSH key with Putty.
Install Pageant from the Putty site
Start Pagent from your Start menu. In your system tray, you’ll see the Pageant icon appear.
Right-click the icon and select
Add Key
.Navigate to the location where you stored your keys and select your private key (PPK) file. You will be prompted for your passphrase if you provided one when creating the key.
Launch FileZilla and connect to your server with your username and an empty password. Your key will be used as authentication as long as the Pagent software is running.
More Information
You may wish to consult the following resources for additional information on this topic. While these are provided in the hope that they will be useful, please note that we cannot vouch for the accuracy or timeliness of externally hosted materials.
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