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FileZilla - Installation and General Usage

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You may need an SFTP client to upload/download data from Tronitech. FileZilla is a FREE FTP client that we recommend however most FTP client software will work if you have an existing application.

 

The follow steps outline the installation and provide some basic usage details.

 

Download

  1. To download the FileZilla FTP desktop application go to https://www.filezilla-project.org/ then either select “Download” from the menu on the left or click the “Download FileZilla Client” button under the Quick download links.
  2. Click “Download FileZilla Client”
  3. Click the “Download” button to initiate the download.
  4. Generally you can access the downloaded installation package by clicking on the filename in the lower left corner of your browser window.

 

Installation

  1. Double click and run the FileZilla installation package you downloaded above.
  2. Click “I Agree” on the License Agreement.
    • Note: If prompted to install any additional software select DECLINE and then Next.

 

Configuration

  1. Once installation has completed you should see a shortcut on the desktop for FileZilla or by clicking the Windows button and simply typing “Filezilla”
  2. Add a connection through Site Manager by clicking the Site Manager button or going through the File menu and selecting Site Manager.

  3. Adding a Site to Site Manager do the following:

    • Click New Site.
    • Add a custom name for this site. (Descriptive name for this saved connection.)
    • Add the Host – traf01.cloudapp.net

    Change the Protocol – SFTP – SSH Transfer Protocol

    • Set the Logon Type to "Normal" and insert your FTP username and password.
    • Press the “Connect” button

 

Uploading and Downloading Files to the FTP Server

  1. The FileZilla file manager will show files from your local computer on the left side of the screen, and files on the remote server (the FTP server) on the right side of the screen.
  2. Downloading Files:
    • To download a file from the remote FTP server, right click on the file and select Download.
    • Note: You can select one or multiple files to download at a time. Drag and Drop is also supported.
    • Files downloaded from the right will be saved into the selected directory on the left.

  3. Uploading Files:

    • To upload a file from the local computer, right click on the file and select Upload.

    • Note: You can select one or multiple files to upload at a time. Drag and Drop is also supported.

    • Files uploaded from the left will be saved into the selected directory on the right.

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