How do I host a SFTP server?

How do I host a SFTP server?
Introduction

Configure the SFTP server feature (OpenSSH Server) in Windows Server 2019.
Create the root SFTP directory.
Create the user account that will be used for file transfers.
Install and configure the SFTP client for data transfers.
Perform an SFTP transfer between client and server.

Introduction
  1. Configure the SFTP server feature (OpenSSH Server) in Windows Server 2019.
  2. Create the root SFTP directory.
  3. Create the user account that will be used for file transfers.
  4. Install and configure the SFTP client for data transfers.
  5. Perform an SFTP transfer between client and server.

How do I find my SFTP host?

To locate the SFTP host address and credentials for each region in your account. (Go to your account) in the top toolbar of any page. Your account page displays. Navigate to the Shared drive access section.

What is SFTP server and how it works?

SFTP, or Secure File Transfer Protocol, is a secure file transfer protocol that uses secure shell encryption to provide a high level of security for sending and receiving file transfers. SFTP is similar to FTPS in that it uses AES and other algorithms to secure data as it travels between different systems.

Do you need a server for SFTP?

Before you can use an SFTP, you need both an SFTP client and server. An SFTP client is the necessary software that provides you with the ability to connect to the server.

How do I host a SFTP server? – Related Questions

How do I setup a SFTP site?

Connecting
  1. Make sure New site node is selected.
  2. On New site node, make sure the SFTP protocol is selected.
  3. Enter your machine/server IP address (or a hostname) into the Host name box.
  4. Enter your Windows account name to the User name box.
  5. For a public key authentication:
  6. For a password authentication: