WinSCP is a popular free SFTP and FTP client for Windows, a powerful file manager that will improve your productivity. It offers an easy to use GUI to copy files between a local and remote computer using multiple protocols: Amazon S3, FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP or WebDAV. Power users can automate WinSCP using .NET assembly. WinSCP is available in English and many other languages.
Features
- All common operations with files
- Support for Amazon S3, FTP, FTPS, SCP, SFTP or WebDAV
- Directory synchronization in several semi or fully automatic ways
- Binary and text transfer modes, transfer queue and background transfers
- Graphical user interface with choice of Windows Explorer-like or Norton Commander-like interfaces
- Integrated text editor and support for external text editors
- Integration with Windows, PuTTY and other applications
- Scripting and task automation with batch file scripting, command-line interface and .NET assembly
- Optionally supports portable operation using a configuration file instead of registry entries, suitable for operation from removable media
- A comprehensive WinSCP documentation and an active user forum are freely accessible at WinSCP site
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How to Use WinSCP
WinSCP (Windows Secure Copy) is an open source SFTP client, FTP client, WebDAV client and SCP client for Windows. Its main function is transferring files between a local and a remote computer. WinSCP supports SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) for secure file transfers and legacy SCP (Secure Copy Protocol). You can use WinSCP to transfer files both manually and automatically.
WinSCP Installation Program
WinSCP installs effortlessly through its installation program, which lets you select defaults or customize WinSCP to your liking. For example, you can choose a Norton-Commander interface or an Explorer-like interface. The Norton commander interface provides both local and remote directory panels, while the Explorer-like interface provides only a remote panel.
WinSCP Login Screen
To configure your session, start WinSCP. The Login dialog opens, where you enter your settings. (The Login dialog can be invoked later to open additional sessions.) The program will ask you for your login information. In most cases, you will only need to select the server’s protocol, and enter the host name, user name, plus password and click Login.
Main Window (Commander Interface)
The Commander Interface is based on Norton Commander (and similar file managers). A local folder is displayed in the left panel and a remote folder in the right panel. Files are usually transferred between these two folders, though it is possible to transfer files into a different folder. This kind of user interface is also known as an Orthodox File Manager.
Main Window (Explorer Interface)
The Explorer interface WinSCP looks similar to a normal Microsoft Windows folder (Windows Explorer) but, unlike with Commander Interface, only the remote directory is shown. To transfer the files you typically use drag and drop between WinSCP and Windows Explorer.
To access additional operations, right-click any object to select an operation from the context menu. You can also right-click a file or a directory to drag it to another location. If you want to explore additional features, visit the WinSCP FAQ for details.
WinSCP Installation Program
WinSCP installs effortlessly through its installation program, which lets you select defaults or customize WinSCP to your liking. For example, you can choose a Norton-Commander interface or an Explorer-like interface. The Norton commander interface provides both local and remote directory panels, while the Explorer-like interface provides only a remote panel.
WinSCP Login Screen
To configure your session, start WinSCP. The Login dialog opens, where you enter your settings. (The Login dialog can be invoked later to open additional sessions.) The program will ask you for your login information. In most cases, you will only need to select the server’s protocol, and enter the host name, user name, plus password and click Login.
Main Window (Commander Interface)
The Commander Interface is based on Norton Commander (and similar file managers). A local folder is displayed in the left panel and a remote folder in the right panel. Files are usually transferred between these two folders, though it is possible to transfer files into a different folder. This kind of user interface is also known as an Orthodox File Manager.
Main Window (Explorer Interface)
The Explorer interface WinSCP looks similar to a normal Microsoft Windows folder (Windows Explorer) but, unlike with Commander Interface, only the remote directory is shown. To transfer the files you typically use drag and drop between WinSCP and Windows Explorer.
To access additional operations, right-click any object to select an operation from the context menu. You can also right-click a file or a directory to drag it to another location. If you want to explore additional features, visit the WinSCP FAQ for details.
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User Reviews
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Used for close to 2 decades and never had a problem. Easy to use and possibly the best download client available.
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Very good software. I've been using it for several years now. Comfortable, adjustable and stable.
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How can this be free!!! OMG, this is a great program that does everything you could want from a FTP and SFTP app. This is top notch and blows away most of the pay programs. Thank you so much developers!!!
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Excellent! You save my time with access via SCP.
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I like here Integrated text editor and support for external text editors, these are two opportunities to solve your problems faster.