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Instructions for connecting to MavDISK via Secure Shell File Transfer Client

Note: To connect via the SSH File Transfer Client you need an SSH Client installed. (To obtain a supported Windows SSH client, go to: ftp://ftp.ssh.com/pub/ssh/SSHSecureShellClient-3.2.9.exe ) Versions 3.1 or older will not allow you to upload. Also Uploads to Drop Boxes with older clients causes the client to shut down and newer clients queue the upload but never commits the transaction. Download the latest Windows SSH Client ver 3.2. Macintosh users the recommended clients are FUGU (Freeware) or MacSFTP (Shareware)

Click the File Transfer SSH Client icon on the desktop.
Click "Quick Connect" on the toolbar or click File, "Quick Connect".
Enter the hostname and your username at this time (Your username is your userid that you use to log in to your campus email account).
Type your Password for your campus email account and click OK.

The client is very similar to FTP clients. The left side of the client indicates the local folder structure while the right side offers a file and folder listing of your remote connection.
secure file transfer screen

Frequently Asked Questions about Secure Shell (SSH) File Transfer Client

Where can I watch for new clients?

SSH Secure Shell for Workstations is the site to watch for new versions of the Windows SSH client.

Should I update my client right away?

Our recommendation is that you watch this site for what version you should have installed. The version of SSH on MavDISK is dependent on what the new version fixes and how intrusive the upgrade will be. If the upgrade of the server software causes too much downtime or interferes with day-to-day operations we may skip minor revisions until it is necessary to update.

How does Secure Shell Differ from File Transfer Protocol (FTP)?

Secure Shell encrypts information passing between your machine and the server so password and username information is secure when passing over the network. For more information go to OpenSSH.

Why can't I connect using my FTP client to the SSH Port?

All transmissions are encrypted before sending them across the network to the server. Most FTP clients cannot encrypt information passing between the client and the server. Open SSH is the client free for Academic purposes and is the primary supported software package for our campus.

Where do I get the SSH Client?

For PC users:
SSH Downloads