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==Download Filezilla== | ==Download Filezilla== | ||
| − | To download the latest version of Filezilla, click the following link: [http://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client Filezilla 3] Then select the appropriate client download for your platform. | + | To download the latest version of Filezilla, click the following link: [http://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client Filezilla 3] Then select the appropriate client download for your platform. Follow instructions for download and install. |
====Windows 7==== | ====Windows 7==== | ||
| + | # From the start menu, locate Filezilla under the its saved location then open it | ||
| + | # Along the Quickconnect bar, enter ftp.gac.edu in the Host Bar then follow with your username and password. Leave the Port open. | ||
| + | # Click Quickconnect | ||
| + | # Select establish a new connection, then click OK | ||
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| + | enter the address of the server into the host field of the Quickconnect bar (e.g. example.com - see image below). If it is a special server type like an SFTP server, add the protocol in front of the address. In case of an SFTP server, start the address with 'sftp://' (e.g. sftp://example.com). Enter the port of the server into the port field if it is not the default port (21 for FTP, 22 for SFTP). If a username / password is required, enter it in the corresponding fields, otherwise the default anonymous logon will be used. Click on Quickconnect or press Enter to connect to the server. | ||
==Home Directory== | ==Home Directory== | ||
To map your Home Directory using Fileailla | To map your Home Directory using Fileailla | ||
Revision as of 12:47, 24 May 2012
Filezilla is a free, open source FTP client. It supports FTP, , and FTPS (FTP over SSL/). The client is available under many platforms, binaries for Windows, Linux and Mac OS X are provided. Filezilla can be downloaded and used to access your Home Directory from off campus.
Download Filezilla
To download the latest version of Filezilla, click the following link: Then select the appropriate client download for your platform. Follow instructions for download and install.
Windows 7
- From the start menu, locate Filezilla under the its saved location then open it
- Along the Quickconnect bar, enter ftp.gac.edu in the Host Bar then follow with your username and password. Leave the Port open.
- Click Quickconnect
- Select establish a new connection, then click OK
enter the address of the server into the host field of the Quickconnect bar (e.g. example.com - see image below). If it is a special server type like an SFTP server, add the protocol in front of the address. In case of an SFTP server, start the address with 'sftp://' (e.g. sftp://example.com). Enter the port of the server into the port field if it is not the default port (21 for FTP, 22 for SFTP). If a username / password is required, enter it in the corresponding fields, otherwise the default anonymous logon will be used. Click on Quickconnect or press Enter to connect to the server.
Home Directory
To map your Home Directory using Fileailla