Setting Up FileZilla for SFTP

FileZilla is a free, cross-platform FTP/SFTP client that provides a user-friendly interface for managing files on your server.

Step 1 — Download FileZilla

Download FileZilla Client (not Server) from filezilla-project.org. Install it on your local computer.

Step 2 — Open Site Manager

1. Open FileZilla
2. Go to File → Site Manager (or press Ctrl+S)
3. Click New Site and give it a name (e.g., "My Server")

Step 3 — Configure the Connection

• Protocol: SFTP – SSH File Transfer Protocol
• Host: Your server's IP address
• Port: 22 (or your custom SSH port)
• Logon Type: Normal
• User: root (or your username)
• Password: Your SSH password

Click Connect.

Step 4 — Using SSH Key Authentication (More Secure)

1. Change Logon Type to Key file
2. Browse to your private key file (.pem or .ppk)
3. If your key is in OpenSSH format (id_ed25519), FileZilla can use it directly

Transferring Files

• Left pane: your local computer
• Right pane: your server
• Drag and drop files between panes to upload or download
• Right-click files for options: rename, delete, set permissions