How to transfer files to Instances with FTP client

You can transfer files from a local computer to a Instance’s using a variety of different protocols and file transfer clients. We recommend using SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol). If you’re comfortable using the command line, you can also use tool like rsync and OpenSSH’s sftp and scp. This guide will walk you through how to transfer files to your RWS Instance.

Download and Install an FTP Client

1. Choose an FTP client like FileZilla, Cyberduck, Mountain Duck, or WinSCP. Download and install it on your computer.

Note

Depending on the FTP client you use, your configuration settings may be somewhat different.

Open the FTP Client

1. Launch the FTP client you installed.
2. Connect to the Server

• Enter the server’s address (e.g., ftp.example.com).
• Input your username and password.
• Use port 21 for FTP or port 22 for SFTP if needed.
• Click ‘Connect’ or ‘Quickconnect’.

Navigate to the Local Files

1. Find the files on your computer that you want to transfer. This is usually on the left side of the FTP client interface.

Navigate to the Server Directory

1. On the right side, navigate to the directory on the server where you want to upload the files.
2. Transfer Files

• Drag and drop files from your local directory to the server directory.
• Alternatively, right-click the files and select ‘Upload’.

Verify the Transfer

1. Check the server directory to ensure all files have been successfully uploaded.

Disconnect

1. Once the transfer is complete, disconnect from the server to ensure security.