# WinSCP

#### **1. Download**

Download [WinSCP](https://winscp.net/eng/download.php)

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#### **2. Getting credentials**

Head to the settings tab of the server(s) you want to transfer files to

[![Screenshot 2025-07-15 080612.png](https://help.alienhost.net/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2025-07-15-080612.png)](https://help.alienhost.net/uploads/images/gallery/2025-07/screenshot-2025-07-15-080612.png)

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#### **3. Connecting**

Connect by clicking Launch SFTP, a popup will appear on your screen.

[![Screenshot 2024-01-04 215833.png](https://help.alienhost.net/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-01-04-215833.png)](https://help.alienhost.net/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/screenshot-2024-01-04-215833.png)

Click on "Open WinSCP"

[![Screenshot 2024-01-04 215934.png](https://help.alienhost.net/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/scaled-1680-/screenshot-2024-01-04-215934.png)](https://help.alienhost.net/uploads/images/gallery/2024-01/screenshot-2024-01-04-215934.png)

Put in your panel's password and click "Ok"

Now you should be connected (if the password was correct).

##### **3a. How to transfer files**  


Select the file you want to transfer by left clicking on it, wait 1 or 2 seconds, now click on it again and drag it in the correct directory. You successfully transferred a file!