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🔌SFTP / FTP (Remote File Access)

Here at Atomic Host we offer a built in file manager. However we do also offer SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol). This allows you to use software on your computer, In our case we recommend using WinSCP as it is free to download.

WinSCP Connect (EASY)

Software

Firstly, install your FTP / SFTP software of choice, we highly recommend using WinSCP as it is free to download. You may use a different preferred software instead.

Connect to SFTP

Head over to your servers Settings Page and click on the Change Password Button

After changing your password click on the Launch SFTP button >> This should launch WinSCP

When WinSCP loads up, you can now type the password you just entered in when you clicked the change password button, then hit ok

You should now have full access to your servers files!

Manually connect to SFTP (HARD)

Where can i find my SFTP Details?

You can find your SFTP Details by navigating to:

Your Server >> Settings >> SFTP

Here you will see your Host name, Port and Username. If this is your first time using SFTP on this server, please click the Change / Reset Password Button.

How to connect to SFTP with FileZilla

When you have opened FileZilla, Navigate to

File >> Site Manager

On the left you will see all your sites / servers you can connect too. We need to add your server to this list, so to do so press

New Site

Next, make sure the following settings are as shown

Protocol: SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol

Host: HOST-NAME-HERE     PORT: 2022

Logon Type: Normal
User: USER-NAME-HERE
Password: PASSWORD-HERE

You can optionally add a comment. Otherwise, you can press

OK

Now. To connect to your SFTP, you can navigate back to

File >> Site Manager

then single left click on your new server entry, then press

Connect

If you have any problems, don't hesitate to contact our staff!

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