Create an SFTP Endpoint

SFTP stands for secure file transfer protocol which has the following properties:

• An efficient way to transfer large files over the web.
• Used by individuals who do not have a tiCrypt account.
• Used for transfering large amounts of data into tiCrypt.
• Similar to making a tiCrypt inbox.

1.Create an SFTP Endpoint

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• Before creating an SFTP inbox you must create a new directory or transform an existing directory into an inbox.
• Both inboxes and SFTPs require endpoint creation.

To create an SFTP endpoint navigate to the tab in the section.

• Select an existing directory you want to turn into an SFTP inbox.
• Click the Manage Inbox icon in the top right center.
• Follow the instructions from create an SFTP inbox section.

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To gain access to SFPT inbox creation, you must set up an SFTP external server by navigating to the tab in System Settings section.

2.Upload files to an SFTP Endpoint

Once the uploader received the link to connect to your SFTP inbox; the uploader will carry out the following actions.

To upload files into an SFTP inbox navigate to your local browser.

• Paste the URL you received in a new tab and press .
• View the upload instructions for your SFTP client.
• Follow the instructions from upload files to an SFTP inbox section.

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If you do not have an SFTP client on your local machine, please download FileZilla for Mac or WinSCP for Microsoft Windows.

3. Upload files using Filezilla (Mac)

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Before uploading files, you may download Filezilla to your local machine.

To upload files using Filezilla open the Filezilla software from your local machine.

• Follow the instructions from upload files using Filezilla section.

4. Upload files using WinSCP (Windows)

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Before uploading files, you may download WinSCP to your local machine.

To upload files using WinSCP open the WinSCP software from your local machine.

• Follow the instructions from upload files using WinSCP section.

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Additional Actions

Launch SFTP between Local machine and VM

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SFTP transfers allow you to transfer files directly from your local machine into the VM.

To launch an SFTP transfer navigate to tab, in the Virtual Machines section.

• Select the connected VM where you want to launch the SFTP transfer.
• Click the Launch SFTP button in the center right.
• Follow the instructions from launch SFTP section.