Using `lftp` with Bianca¶

lftp is a command-line program to transfer files to/from Bianca.

Here, the procedure for file transfer is shown, as well as some troubleshooting.

Procedure¶

1. Get inside of SUNET ¶

2. Start `lftp`¶

lftp sftp://[user_name]@bianca-sftp.uppmax.uu.se
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where `[user_name]` is the name of your [UPPMAX user account](../getting_started/user_account.md)

For example:

```bash
lftp sftp://sven@bianca-sftp.uppmax.uu.se/

You'll be asked to type a password.

3. Enter password with TOTP¶

When asked for a password, type the UPPMAX password.

I don't see asterisks appear when I type

Well spotted!

Indeed, you will not see the characters you type, which is common for Linux systems.

Just type the password and press enter :-)

4. Enter the second factor¶

When asked for the second factor, type the six digit one-time password from your UPPMAX two-factor authenticator.

Troubleshooting¶

You need to "set net:connection_limit 1". lftp may also defer the actual connection until it's really required unless you end your connect URL with a path.

Using lftp with Bianca¶