WinSCP – An open-source file transfer client for Windows that uses Secure Shell (SSH) technology

WinSCP is an open source free SFTP client and FTP client for Windows. Legacy SCP protocol is also supported. Its main function is safe copying of files between a local and a remote computer.

It uses Secure Shell (SSH) and supports, in addition to Secure FTP, also legacy SCP protocol.

It works in most versions of Windows back to Win95. Its ability to securely transfer files between far-flung PCs using several protocols is commendable.

Key Features of WinSCP:

  • Graphical user interface
  • Translated into several languages
  • Integration with Windows (drag&drop, URL, shortcut icons)
  • U3 support
  • All common operations with files
  • Support for SFTP and SCP protocols over SSH-1 and SSH-2 and plain old FTP protocol
  • Batch file scripting and command-line interface
  • Directory synchronization in several semi or fully automatic ways
  • Integrated text editor
  • Support for SSH password, keyboard-interactive, public key and Kerberos (GSS)authentication
  • Integrates with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for full support of public key authentication with SSH
  • Explorer and Commander interfaces
  • Optionally stores session information
  • Optionally supports portable operation using a configuration file in place of registry entries, suitable for operation from removable media

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Gishore James

Manager Technology at Quikr
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