WinSCP – client for active work with the protocols SFTP and SCP, characterized by the presence of open source, and high-quality graphical user interface of its own design. Orientation intellectual product is designed for a wide range of active users, therefore, take into account the many nuances. So, for example, a choice of as many as two interfaces, made in different styles.
The interface in the style of Norton Commander has a high degree of comfort and sophistication, the control can be realized through the use of keyboard shortcuts, but this option is not suitable for everyone. This is not surprising, because for many people accustomed to operate the navigator Windows, under which was the second version of the stylized appearance and control. As part of WinSCP is present the whole range of necessary tools for handling secure protocols. Log in to the server can be passed in several ways, and do input settings can be saved for easy reference.
Main Features Of WinSCP
The program is a free graphical client protocols SFTP transfer and SCP. It develops customized for the operating system Windows. On the basis of the available option can be made secure copying objects between your PC and the remote server. The main characteristics should be emphasized sufficient level of integration with the software part of Windows.
Quality directory synchronization on several algorithms of automatic and semi-automatic nature – another feature of WinSCP. In addition to the arsenal of present editor, Kerberos (GSS), the possibility of public-key authentication. Through the relationship with Pageant (PuTTY Agent) has support for authentication by public key. WinSCP Russified application that was duly appreciated by domestic users..
Key Features Of WinSCP
- Graphical Interface
- Integration with OS Windows (drag & drop, support schemes URL, labels)
- All basic file operations
- Support for SFTP and SCP protocols over SSH-1 and SSH-2
- Automation using scripts and the command line interface
- Directory synchronization in several semi or fully automatic
- Integrated text editor
- Support for SSH password, public key and Kerberos (GSS), and keyboard-interactive
- Integrates with Pageant (PuTTY Agent) to support the authorization of public keys
- Two user interface in Windows Explorer, and how Norton Commander
- Optionally stores.
- Ability to work with the configuration file instead of registry entries, suitable for operation from removable media
Advantages Of WinSCP
Integration with the operating system components
Extensive
Ability to save connection settings
Disadvantages Of WinSCP
Sophisticated setting
The lack of quality implementation of custom scripts
Inability to download several streams