Connecting to a WS_FTP Server

WS_FTP Server provides easy-to-use, secure FTP, SSH, and HTTPS file transfer.

When used with WS_FTP Server, WS_FTP Professional provides:

  • File integrity

    Guarantees that the file uploaded and the file downloaded are identical.

  • Encryption of client-server connections with 256-bit AES encryption.
  • FIPS 140-2 validated cryptography for both client and server.
  • Secure login

    Provides encrypted login credentials between client and server, even over unencrypted FTP.

To connect to WS_FTP Server:

  1. In the Connections menu, select New Connection.
  2. Follow the directions in the Connection Wizard to set the Site name, Connection type, Server address, User name and password.
  3. On the last screen of the wizard (the Finish screen), click Advanced. The Site Options dialog opens.
  4. In the left pane, select Advanced. The Advanced options page opens.

  5. For Server type, check with the WS_FTP Server administrator to see which type is implemented.
  6. For Host type, select WS_FTP Server, then click OK.
  7. On the Finish screen, make sure Connect to this site is selected, then click Finish. WS_FTP connects to the site and displays the user home folder.