WinSCP - SFTP Client for PC Windows

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Transferring using WinSCP (PC)

To transfer files between your computer and the MAT server using the Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) program, follow the steps outlined below:

If you haven't downloaded WinSCP, you can do so at the following URL:

Extract the winscp.exe application from the zip file and double-click it to open the application.

How to Connect with WinSCP (PC)

• In the WinSCP Login properties dialog box, enter the following information:
  
  
  
  
  • Host name: mat.miracosta.edu
    
• User name: Your SURF ID ex. W1234567
  
• Password: •••••••• (same as your SURF password)
• Select SFTP for the File Protocol. The following screen shot demonstrates typical options:
  
• Click the Directories option in the left window pane.

• In the Remote Directory field, enter your respective remote directory:
  
• Directory - Web:/
• Available Remote Directories

Home (Leave it blank for the Home folder)

Web:/


MAT:/
MAT120:/




• If you don't know which remote directory contains your class folder, ask your instructor.
• Click Login
• Click Continue in the next screen.

Transferring Files

• Once you connect, you will see a similar window with the listed folders respective to the Remote Directory you logon.

• Drag and Drop your files - WinSCP supports drag and drop feature. You can select a file on the left pane, drag it, and drop it in your class folder located on the right pane. Also, you can select a file from anywhere in your hard drive and drag it to your class folder.

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