File transfer to/from Rackham using FileZilla

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

Here, we show how to transfer files using a graphical tool called FileZilla.

FileZilla connected to Rackham

Procedure

The FileZilla logo

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FileZilla is a secure file transfer tool that works under Linux, Mac and Windows.

To transfer files to/from Rackham 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'

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

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

Where is that?

It is here:

4. Setup the site

In FileZilla's site manager:

• create a name for the site, e.g. rackham.
• for that site, use all standards, except:
  • Set protocol to 'SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol'
  • Set host to rackham.uppmax.uu.se
  • Set user to [username], e.g. richel

How does that look like?

It looks similar to this:

5. Connect to the site

Click 'Connect'.

6. Fill in your password

You will be asked for your password, hence type [your password], e.g. VerySecret. You can save the password.

How does that look like?

It looks similar to this:

7. Ready to transfer files

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

How does that look like?

It looks like this: