SecureFTP: Connecting & Transferring Files

SecureFTP makes it easy to connect and transfer files. For more information on using SecureFTP, refer to the Help menu at the top of the SecureFTP window.

Note: SecureFTP is one of two free secure FTP (FTPS) software packages supported by the ITS Help Desk. Click here to download and configure SecureFTP.

Connecting

1. Launch the program (Start -> Programs -> Secure FTP -> Secure FTP).
   
2. When the program opens, the Open Connection window appears. From the Profile drop-down box, select UWF FTP, then click Connect.
   
3. A New Certificate Encountered window may appear, if so, click Grant Always.
4. Your Home (H:) and Web (I:) folders appear on the right-hand side. The folders on the left-hand side are the folders on your computer.
   
   Faculty/Staff: You will see two sets of Home and Web folders. The folders preceded by your ArgoNet username (e.g. jpublic Home) will take you directly to your folder, while the other two folders will open a list of all FacStaff and departmental ArgoNet accounts. See example below.

File Transfer

There are several ways to upload and download files. The easiest way is to select the files you want to transfer and hit the Upload or Download arrows in the toolbar. This will transfer the selected files to the open folder on the other side of the screen. An alternate method is to drag and drop the file(s) to a folder on the other side of the screen.