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Recommended FTP Clients

Here are the FTP clients we recommended and how to setupset up FTP on each client to connect and manage your files on your seedbox.Slot.

FileZilla

Filezilla is a free FTP application that is available inon most platforms. This supports Explicit FTPS and SFTP protocols in addition to the following features:

  • Supports resume of files
  • Parallel downloading of files (up to 10 simultaneous transfers)
  • Tabbed User Interface
  • Configurable Speed limits

Installation

You can download and install FileZilla by going to the FileZilla Downloads Page and download the latest version for your PC.

Setting Up FileZilla

  • When launching for the first time, you'll be greeted by the main GUI of FileZilla.

  • Click the Site Manager

    • A new window appears. Click the site and name it.

    • ThenThen, you can input the following information from either of the 2 configurations.

    FTPS
    Protocol: FTP - File Transfer Protocol
    Host: lwxxx.usbx.me
    Port: 21
    Encryption: Require explicit FTP over SSL
    
    Logon type: Normal
    Username: <your-usb-username>
    Password: <your-ssh/ftp-password>
    

    SFTP (Normal Logon)
    Protocol: SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol
    Host: lwxxx.usbx.me
    Port: 22
    Encryption: Require explicit FTP over SSL
    
    Logon type: Normal
    Username: <your-usb-username>
    Password: <your-ssh/ftp-password>
    

    SFTP (Keyfile Logon)

    For more information on this, you can refer to this guide: Public Key Authentication

    Protocol: SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol
    Host: lwxxx.usbx.me
    Port: 22
    Encryption: Require explicit FTP over SSL
    
    Logon type: Key file
    Username: <your-usb-username>
    Key file: <your-usb-public-key>
    
    • In this screenshot, FTPS is used.

    • Once that's done, press OK.

    • Another window appears, asking if you want to save your password.Password. We recommend selecting Save passwords protected by a master password. Add your master password and click OK

    • Click the site manager arrow and select your created site

    • Enter your master password when prompted

    • If logging in the first time, you'll see this message. Just clickClick OK

    • Once logged in, you'll see your seedboxSlot contents on the right side of the GUI

    WinSCP

    WinSCP (Windows Secure Copy) is a free and open-source SFTP, FTP, WebDAV, Amazon S3S3, and SCP client for Windows. It offers basic file manager and file synchronization functionality. For secure transfers, it uses Secure Shell (SSH) and supports the SCP protocol in addition to SFTP. In addition to this, WinSCP also offers the following features:

    • Batch file scripting, command-line interfaceinterface, and .NET wrapper
    • Directory synchronization
    • Integrated text editor
    • Integration with PuTTY

    Installation

    To download and install WinSCP, you can do so at this page.

    Setting Up WinSCP

    • When launching for the first time, the login dialog will show up first.

    • Here, you can add the settings you wish

    FTPS
    Fle Protocol: FTP
    Encryption: TLS/SSL Explicit Encryption
    Host: lwxxx.usbx.me
    Port: 21
    
    Username: <your-usb-username>
    Password: <your-ssh/ftp-password>
    

    SFTP (Normal Logon)
    Fle Protocol: SFTP
    Host: lwxxx.usbx.me
    Port: 22
    
    Username: <your-usb-username>
    Password: <your-ssh/ftp-password>
    

    SFTP (Keyfile Logon)

    For more information on this, you can refer to this guide: Public Key Authentication

    Fle Protocol: SFTP
    Host: lwxxx.usbx.me
    Port: 22
    
    Username: <your-usb-username>
    Password: <blank>
    
    To add keyfile, go to Advanced -> SSH -> Authentication -> Private key file
    
    • Once it's added, click Save and add a name.

      • You can check Save Password if you prefer. This is only if you're using your own device.
    • In this example, SFTP is used.

    • After it has been added, just double-click your newly created site to login.log in.

    • If it's your first time logging in, you might see this window. Just click yes to continue.

    • After a few moments, you're logged in intoto your seedbox.Slot.