How do I connect to a site with WinSCP?

Uploading Large Files via SSH Using WinSCP

Our system supports a maximum FTP upload size of 5GB. For files larger than this, you will need to use SSH for uploading. WinSCP is a powerful tool that allows you to manage your site files via SCP (Secure Copy Protocol), similar to using a standard FTP client. Follow these steps to connect via SSH using WinSCP:

1. Generate SSH Key Pair

• Before using WinSCP, you need to create a public/private key pair for SSH access. For detailed instructions on generating these keys, please refer to our SSH guide. Ensure you confirm the connection via PuTTY before proceeding with WinSCP.

2. Add Public Key to Your Hosting Package

• Log in to your hosting control panel.
• Navigate to SSH Access under the Security section.
• Input the public key generated by PuTTYgen into the Public Key field. Click Add Public Key to save it. Ensure you save the private key locally for use in WinSCP.

3. Configure WinSCP for SSH Access

• Open WinSCP on your computer.

• You will be prompted with a Login form. Set the File protocol to SCP at the top.

• Enter the following details:

  • Host name: Depending on your data center:
    • For UK packages: ssh.gb.stackcp.com
    • For US packages: ssh.us.stackcp.com
  • User name: Your domain name (e.g., domain.co.uk)
  • Port: 22
  • Leave the Password field blank.

• Click Advanced to open the Advanced Site Settings box.

  • Navigate to SSH > Authentication.
  • Click the ... button under Private key file and select the private key file you saved earlier.

• Click OK to return to the main login form.

4. Connect to Your Hosting Package

• Click Login at the bottom of the form.
• You will be prompted for the passphrase associated with your key pair. Enter it to establish the connection.

Once connected, you can use WinSCP to upload and download files as you would with a standard FTP client.

For any issues or further assistance, please consult our documentation or contact support.