FileZilla Setup and Usage

FileZilla is a free, open-source SFTP client used to securely transfer files between your computer and a remote server. It supports drag-and-drop uploads, connection management, and large file transfers across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Downloading and Installing

1. Navigate to FileZilla download page here.
2. Download the latest version for your OS, the name should be something like: FileZilla_x.x.x_win64-setup.exe
3. Run the downloaded file
4. If prompted, click Yes on the User Account Control prompt.
5. Read and agree with the license agreement
6. Select who you would like FileZilla to be installed for and click next.
7. Select which components you want. Generally, the default selection is okay. If you would like a FileZilla icon on your desktop, select this option.
8. Choose a folder to install FileZilla to. Changing this is not neccessary
9. Once the install is complete, click finish

Using FileZilla

1. Navigate to your server on the panel.
2. Go to settings, and view the SFTP details.
3. Fill out the details within FileZilla.
   1. Copy the server address, and paste it into the Host section on FileZilla.
   2. Copy the username, and paste it into the Username section on FileZilla.
   3. Enter your password - this is the same password you use to login to the panel
   4. Leave the port blank - this will be filled in automatically
4. Click on quickconnect. You should now be connected to your server. The remote server files should be shown on the right-hand side.