Using sftp with Bianca

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

Procedure

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1. Get inside of SUNET

Get inside of SUNET.

If needed, start the grace period.

2. Start sftp

sftp [user_name]@bianca-sftp.uppmax.uu.se

where [user_name] is the name of your UPPMAX user account

For example:

sftp sven@bianca-sftp.uppmax.uu.se

3. Supply password

sftp will ask for a password:

(sven@bianca-sftp.uppmax.uu.se) Password:

The password is your normal UPPMAX password. The typing will be invisible. Use the enter key to submit.

4. Supply second factor

sftp will ask for a second factor:

(sven@bianca-sftp.uppmax.uu.se) Password:
(sven@bianca-sftp.uppmax.uu.se) Second factor (TOTP):

This is the six digit code from the the UPPMAX 2-factor authentication.

After typing in the password and 2FA one sees the sftp prompt.

5. Navigating the wharf

While logged in to the wharf, type ls to list your available projects.

sftp> ls
sens2016001 sens2017625 sens2025123

Type cd [project-id]/[user-name] to enter the wharf of a given project.

See the UPPMAX page on sftp how to use sftp to download and upload files.

Once connected you will have to type the sftp commands to upload/download files. See the UPPMAX page on sftp how to do so.

With sftp you only have access to your wharf folder.