Logging in to SFTP

SSH File Transfer Protocol (or SFTP) is an Internet protocol for file transfer based on the original FTP but incorporated in the OpenSSH server which allows secure access with the use of SSH keys. On Igloo Cafe, SFTP is used to access, modify and upload content in personal igloos.

To access the Igloo Cafe SFTP server, a client that accepts this protocol is required, as well as the possibility of using SSH keys on it.

Server details

The address of our SFTP server for the personal igloos is igl01.igloocafe.xyz:2222.

Using (and configuring) a SFTP client

WinSCP

WinSCP is one of the most popular SFTP clients for Microsoft Windows systems, which also includes a built-in text editor.

Get WinSCP from its official website, run the installer and follow the instructions. Or else you can also get the portable version from this page which only comes with the EXE file.

After opening the program, press the New Tab button and under here, select SFTP as file protocol, type the server address and port mentioned on this article and type your member username.

Now to load your private SSH key, select "Advanced...", "SSH" and on "Authentication" select your private SSH key file and press OK.

After adding your login details, it's recommended to save your session so that you don't have to enter your login details the next time you want to connect.

FileZilla

FileZilla is a popular open-source FTP client available for Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac and BSD.

If you're on Windows (or another operating system or distro that is not of a known base), you can download the program from its official website. If you need an portable version, get one from this PortableApps.com SourceForge repo. On some other Linux distros, you can get FileZilla from your system's package repository.

After opening the program, press CTRL+S to open the Site Manager, press the "New Site" button at the bottom and type a name for your new session.

Now select your new created site and on the right, select SFTP as file protocol, type the server address and port mentioned on this article, your username and select "Private Key" on login type and select your private SSH key file.

After that just press Connect and wait. If you recieve this warning you can just ignore it (but make sure the fingerprint matches to the one on this image).

OpenSSH sftp client

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