How to configure FTP software for secure file transfers (SFTP or FTPS).
dotCanada.com offers secure file transfer protocols like SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) and FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS) to ensure your file transfers are encrypted and protected from unauthorized access. Here are the steps to configure your FTP software for SFTP or FTPS:
For SFTP:
Open your FTP client software
Look for the protocol selection option and choose "SFTP"
Enter the hostname or server address provided by dotCanada.com
Enter your SFTP username and password
Configure any additional settings like port number (usually 22) if required
For FTPS:
Open your FTP client software
Look for the protocol selection option and choose "FTPS" or "FTP over SSL/TLS"
Enter the hostname or server address provided by dotCanada.com
Enter your FTPS username and password
Configure any additional settings like:
• Encryption mode (Explicit or Implicit)
• SSL/TLS mode
• Port number (usually 21 for Implicit, 990 for Explicit)
Additional Tips:
• Use the latest version of your FTP client for best security
• Check if your FTP client supports SFTP/FTPS and required encryption modes
• Refer to dotCanada.com's documentation for server addresses and credentials
• Enable logging in your FTP client to troubleshoot connection issues
• Contact dotCanada.com support if you face any difficulties
By using SFTP or FTPS at dotCanada.com, you can ensure your file transfers are securely encrypted, protecting your sensitive data from unauthorized access during transit.
For SFTP:
Open your FTP client software
Look for the protocol selection option and choose "SFTP"
Enter the hostname or server address provided by dotCanada.com
Enter your SFTP username and password
Configure any additional settings like port number (usually 22) if required
For FTPS:
Open your FTP client software
Look for the protocol selection option and choose "FTPS" or "FTP over SSL/TLS"
Enter the hostname or server address provided by dotCanada.com
Enter your FTPS username and password
Configure any additional settings like:
• Encryption mode (Explicit or Implicit)
• SSL/TLS mode
• Port number (usually 21 for Implicit, 990 for Explicit)
Additional Tips:
• Use the latest version of your FTP client for best security
• Check if your FTP client supports SFTP/FTPS and required encryption modes
• Refer to dotCanada.com's documentation for server addresses and credentials
• Enable logging in your FTP client to troubleshoot connection issues
• Contact dotCanada.com support if you face any difficulties
By using SFTP or FTPS at dotCanada.com, you can ensure your file transfers are securely encrypted, protecting your sensitive data from unauthorized access during transit.
Updated on: 19/04/2024
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