How to Type SSH in Filezilla: A Step-by-Step Guide

Filezilla is one of the most widely used FTP clients, allowing you to connect to a remote server and transfer files easily. However, if you want to use SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) instead, you'll need to know how to type SSH in Filezilla. In this article, we'll walk you through the process step by step.

Starting Filezilla

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Before you can start using Filezilla for SFTP, you need to launch the application. You can do this by using a shortcut, navigating to the program files folder, or opening the command line and typing 'Filezilla.' Once you've launched the app, you'll see the familiar interface.

Importing Private Keys in Filezilla

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To use SFTP with Filezilla, you'll need an SSH private key. This key is used to authenticate your connection to the remote server. If you don't have an SSH private key yet, you can generate one using a tool like PuttyGen.

Once you have your private key, you'll need to import it into Filezilla. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open Filezilla and go to Edit > Settings.

2. In the 'Settings' window, click on the 'Connection' tab.

3. Scroll down to the 'SFTP' section and select the 'Private key file' option.

4. Browse to the location of your private key file and select it.

Authenticating with SSH Private Key

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Now that you've imported your private key into Filezilla, you can use it to authenticate with the remote server. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open a new connection in Filezilla by clicking on 'File' > 'Site Manager.'

2. In the 'Site Manager' window, select the site you want to connect to and click 'Edit.'

3. In the 'Edit Site' window, scroll down to the 'Logon type' section and select 'Key file.'

4. Browse to the location of your private key file and select it.

Connecting to SFTP Server Using Filezilla

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Now that you've set up your SSH private key in Filezilla, you can connect to an SFTP server using the following steps:

1. Open a new connection in Filezilla by clicking on 'File' > 'Site Manager.'

2. In the 'Site Manager' window, select the site you want to connect to and click 'Connect.'

3. Enter your username and password (or use the private key if configured correctly).

4. Click 'OK' to establish the connection.

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In this article, we've shown you how to type SSH in Filezilla by importing your private key and using it to authenticate with an SFTP server. With these steps, you should be able to connect to an SFTP server using Filezilla without needing a password.

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