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Getting Started with File Transfers

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Have a Windows Server and Want to Download Data

FTP Server on Windows. Download Data from Windows Server

Example: You’ve completed a project on your Windows server and want to download reports, logs, or other data to your machine. This guide helps you set up an FTP server on your RDP for easy file transfers, enabling seamless downloads from the server to your local machine.

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Have a Linux Server and Want to Exchange Files

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Windows Client connects to Linux Server

SFTP on Windows. Windows Connects to a Linux Server

Example: You are starting a project on a Linux server and you want to upload application files, images, or databases from your local Windows desktop. This guide shows you how to use WinSCP to securely exchange files with your Linux server using SFTP.

SCP on Windows. Windows Connects to a Linux Server

Example: You are finishing up a web project hosted on a Linux server and you want to download the project files to your local Windows computer. This guide helps you use WinSCP and SCP protocol for secure file copying.

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Linux Client connects to Linux Server

SFTP on Linux. Linux Connects to a Linux Server

Example: You’re working on a Linux machine and you need to upload source code or download logs from your Linux server. This guide explains how to use the sftp command for secure and efficient file transfers between two linux machines.

SCP on Linux. Linux Connects to a Linux Server

Example: You’re deploying an application on a Linux server and need to upload the application files from your local Linux client. This guide explains how to use the scp command to copy files directly and securely between two Linux machines.