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SFTP (Secure File Transfer)

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SCP and SFTP allow file transfers between your computer and a server. SCP and SFTP software encrypt all data as it tranfers to the server, including your password.

Obtain SFTP Software

SFTP clients, for Windows and Macintosh, are available for download at no cost to UMass students, faculty and staff from our Supported Software & Downloads pages or from their manufacturers' Web sites.

Connect & Transfer Your Files

Learn how to configure SFTP to connect to OIT's Web hosting server and transfer your files.

Use SFTP with Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004

Connect to OIT's Web Host using Dreamweaver's built-in SFTP client.

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Last revised May 04, 2007