How to Configure WinSCP

WinSCP refers to open-source and free SFTP, SCP, FTPS, and FTP clients for Windows. It transfers files between local and remote computers. It also provides scripting and basic file manager functions.

WinSCP supports 3 protocols: FTP, SCP, SFTP.

• FTP – port 21
• SCP – port 22
• SFTP – port 47926

You can store remote server settings as Stored Session for convenience.

We do not recommend saving your password for security reasons.

Session > Stored Sessions > New

Enter your FTP settings. Select FTP as file protocol. Port is changed automatically to 21.

WinSCP – FTP settings, step 1

Tick ‘Advanced options’ or else ‘Connection’ option will not become available.

Connection > enable Passive mode.

WinSCP – FTP settings, step 2

Go to ‘Preferences’.

WinSCP – FTP settings, step 3

Preferences > Background > Maximal transfers at the same time: 2

WinSCP – FTP settings, step 4

Click ‘OK’ and then ‘Save’. Click ‘Login’ to connect to the server.

Enter the same FTP settings in the main window to connect without saving a session. Choose the desired protocol. Enable ‘Passive Mode’ (Advanced settings must be checked) or else you cannot connect.