SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)

When you transfer with FTP, the password and sensitive information can be transmitted over the network. However the SFTP, or secure FTP encrypts both commands and data so that the file transfer is much more secured. When using SFTP connection, Private Key and Passphrase can be used to strengthen the security.

If you are running a server and you wish to give access to only specific group of people or to a person, then you can providee Private Key to only those who are allowed. In this way, those permitted people can use the Private Key that is saved in their PC to connect your server more securely. Also, Passphase can be used to protect your Private Key.

So, please keep your Private Key in a safe place. If your Private Key is lost, you will lose access until your server provider re-generates the key.

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Explore More ALFTP Features...

Basic FTPing

What it is...	What you can do...
Transfer Files	Download files and upload files to FTP servers
Client & Server Explorers	Familiar interface just like Windows
Drag & Drop	Work visually and effortlessly
Auto Transfer Type	Automatically choose the right transfer mode
Site Map	Visually connect to and manage FTP sites

Ease of Use

What it is...	What you can do...
Direct Edit	Edit files directly on FTP servers without downloading
Resume Transfers	Save time by picking up where broken downloads/uploads left off
Automatic Shutdown	Shutdown ALFTP or your computer when transfers are done
Left/Right or Top/Bottom	View your computer and FTP servers your way
Default Remote Directory	Automatically go to a specific folder when you connect
Keep Alive	Automatically keep FTP connections open

Advanced FTP Functionality

What it is...	What you can do...
Transfer Queue Manager	Keep a queue of files that you want to transfer
FTP Command Line	Issue custom or FTP commands direct to an FTP server (RFC 959)
FTP Server	Share files with friends and family
Log Transfers	Automatically create log files
Search FTP Servers	Do file searches directly on an FTP server