How to Setup a Fedora SFTP

If you want to set up a secure transfer connection to another computer, server or other destination host, then you can use the Secure Shell over File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). SFTP succeeds traditional FTP, increasing security by encrypting packets and password connections as you join the server. Like many other functions, you can set up an SFTP connection in Fedora, in the "Terminal."

Instructions

1. Double-click the "Terminal" icon in Fedora.

2. Type "sftp" (without quotes).

3. Press "SPACE," then type your user name, followed by an "@" symbol and then the hostname or server address. For example to connect with the user name "bob" at "mysite.com," the function should read:

   sftp [e-mail]

4. Press "Enter." Enter your password and press "Enter." Wait for the authentication to complete and confirm your computer.

References

• Fedora Documentation: 8.6.3. Using the sftp Command