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File transfer to/from Pelle using FileZilla

There are multiple ways to transfer data to/from Pelle.

Here, we show how to transfer files using a graphical tool called FileZilla, which is a secure file transfer tool that works under Linux, Mac and Windows.

Procedure

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To transfer files to/from Pelle using FileZilla, do the following steps:

1. Start FileZilla

Start FileZilla.

2. Start FileZilla's site manager

From the menu, select 'File | Site manager'

Where is that?

It is here:

The FileZilla 'File' menu contains the item 'Site manager'

The FileZilla 'File' menu contains the item 'Site manager'

3. Add a new site in FileZilla's site manager

In FileZilla's site manager, click 'New site'

Where is that?

It is here:

The FileZilla Site Manager

4. Setup the site

In FileZilla's site manager:

  • create a name for the site, e.g. Pelle.
  • for that site, use all standards, except:
    • Set protocol to 'SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol'
    • Set host to pelle.uppmax.uu.se
    • Set user to your UPPMAX username, e.g. sven
    • Set password to your UPPMAX password, e.g. VerySecret
How does that look like?

It looks similar to this:

FileZilla configured for Pelle`

5. Connect to the site

Click 'Connect'.

6. Ready to transfer files

Now you can transfer files between your local computer and Pelle.

How does that look like?

It looks like this:

FileZilla is connected to Pelle