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TurboFTP supports SFTP over SSH2.
SSH (Secure Shell) is a secure extension of the Telnet protocol
and provides a secure transport layer offering strong encryption,
server authentication and integrity protection to all data transferred
on top of it. SFTP is a subsystem of an SSH2 server and provides
secure file transfer capability based on SSH2. The standard SSH
server port is 22.
TurboFTP supports secure FTP over
SSL (Secure Socket Layer)/TLS (Transport Layer Security). When used
with a secure FTP server, it offers a high level of connection authenticity,
data integrity and industrial strength data encryption, based on
the industrial standard SSL/TLS. Thus, it provides reliable secure
file transfer capability over an insecure network.
Before you establish a secure FTP
connection, you need to specify [Secure Connection Type] in the
[Advanced Site Settings | Security] tab. Select: implicit SSL; explicit
encryption (AUTH SSL); explicit encryption (AUTH TLS); or, SFTP
over SSH2.
For SSL/TLS based on a secure FTP
server: In explicit encryption, the FTP client must send an explicit
command (i.e. "AUTH SSL" or "AUTH TLS") to the
FTP server to initiate a secure control connection; while in implicit
encryption, the client establishes a secure control connection upon
connection with the server. Often the server port for implicit SSL
is 990. Ask the server administrator or your web hosting service
provider for information on which secure connection type or secure
server port your TurboFTP client should use.
Some SSL/TLS based secure FTP servers
require authentication using a client certificate. In this case,
you should have been issued your own certificate, which includes
a certificate file and private key file. Check the checkbox "Use
SSL/TLS client certificate" and supply the key file locations.
If the private key file is encrypted, supply the password as well.
Fig. Security Settings
in an Server Profile
Once you have connected to an FTP server
it is easy to transfer files with TurboFTP. You have a number of
options to transfer files.
By Mouse
Click or Shortcut Key
Select the items to download
or upload and then click the toolbar button  or  (can also be accessed through the right-click
menu). The selected items are added to the transfer queue and the
transfer starts immediately. The shortcut key is Ctrl+Ins for both
download and upload.
Drag to Target
Location
Drag files from one of the browser panes to the other to begin the upload/download immediately (confirmation needed).
Add to Queue
Drag files from either the Local
Browser Pane (to upload) or the Remote Browser Pane (to download)
to the queue. Then press the Start Transfer Queue button  (or use menu Command|Start transfer) to
transfer the queued files. More than one FTP server can be referenced
as TurboFTP will automatically connect and log into a new host if
necessary to accomplish the job for you.
You can double click a file (or folder)
in a browser pane to append it to the transfer queue. (Set [View|Options|Advanced|Double
click action|Remote (or Local)])
Drag from
Windows Shell (e.g. the Windows Explorer) to Upload
While TurboFTP is connected
to an FTP host, drag files/folders from Windows Explorer or the
Desktop. The dropped files are added to the Transfer Queue. Now
press the Start Transfer button to start uploading them.
Upload with Shell Menu
Send To
Right click on the
file(s) you want to upload in Windows Explorer, and choose [Send
To|TurboFTP]. TurboFTP will be started and prompt for the FTP
server to upload to. Select the target host and connect. The selected
files will be placed in the transfer queue and after login they
will upload automatically. TurboFTP will place the files in the
"Initial Remote Directory" after logging into
that host (it can be configured in the Address Book).
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Fig. An easy way to upload
a file from Explorer using TurboFTP |
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Web site Update and Management
with TurboFTP
Scheduled File Transfer
with TurboFTP
Auto Reconnect and Stall Protection
TurboFTP Advanced Features
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