diff --git a/FTP-server.md b/FTP-server.md index fc39015..ce985af 100644 --- a/FTP-server.md +++ b/FTP-server.md @@ -1,14 +1,17 @@ # FTP server for uploading sample files -Whenever I ask someone to upload a sample file I prefer the upload is done to my own server. It is reachable both via SFTP ([SSH file transfer protocol](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSH_File_Transfer_Protocol), preferred as it is encrypted but may be slower) and the old and unencrypted FTP ([File Transfer Protocol](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_transfer_protocol), unencrypted only but might result in faster transfers). +Whenever I ask someone to upload a sample file I prefer the upload is done to my own server. It is only reachable via SFTP ([SSH file transfer protocol](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SSH_File_Transfer_Protocol). Please place the file(s) in the folder named "`upload`". If you're uploading more than file then please create a separate folder for that and name it sensibly, e.g. include your name or the bug number you're referring to. Thanks. -An OpenSource, cross-platform client that can handle both protocols is the excellent [FileZilla](http://filezilla-project.org/). +There are several Open Source SFTP clients for all operating systems out there. Linux and macOS come with the command-line utility "sftp" included. Here are a couple of recommendations for Windows: + +* [FileZilla](http://filezilla-project.org/) — an excellent cross-platform, Open Source client for various protocols including SFTP +* [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/eng/index.php) — a small but powerful Open Source program **Note: You can only upload to this server, not download from it. Stop trying!** -## Login via SFTP +## Login credentials The login data is as follows (verbiage according to FileZilla): @@ -19,13 +22,6 @@ The login data is as follows (verbiage according to FileZilla): * User: `upload` * Password: `only` -## Login via FTP +## Configuration for FileZilla -The login data is as follows (verbiage according to FileZilla): - -* Host: `ftp.bunkus.org` -* Port: 21 -* Protocol: "FTP - File Transfer Protocol" -* Logon type: normal -* User: `upload` -* Password: `only` \ No newline at end of file +## Confoguration for WinSCP