#Filezilla ssh key file how to#

Next you’ll need to set the Protocol to be SFTP and enter all the other server details under Host, Port and User. Click New Site and name it whatever you wish. Open up Filezilla then open the Site Manager window. You will not need a password as we use your SSH Public Key Authentication to make sure you are allowed to have access. Make sure you have the server name, port number and username. You should have an email from our Ops team with the details you will need to connect to a server. Once downloaded, it should be pretty quick to install. Select the version you require based on your operating system (Windows or Mac). You’ll need to head over the FileZilla site to grab the latest version of the software.

#Filezilla ssh key file how to#

Below we run through the steps of how to connect a server to FileZilla. It is a free and easy to use tool that’s used by webmasters all over the world.

diagnosing and fixing common errors on your site, such as compatibility issues and internal server errors.Īt iWeb, we recommend using FileZilla.

changing files through your iWeb FTP account.

uploading and managing media files in bulk.

Using SFTP to manage your website has multiple features, including: As your website files are stored on your web host’s server, you can use SFTP to access these files from your local computer. In its most basic terms, SFTP or SSH File Transfer Protocol is a way of transmitting information between a host server and client.