WinSCP is an open source freeware SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) client for Windows using SSH (Secure Shell). Legacy SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) protocol is also supported. Its main function is safe copying of files between a local and a remote computer. You may read more about SFTP and SCP protocols here.

WinSCP Features:

• Graphical user interface
• Translated into several languages
• Integration with Windows (drag&drop, URL, shortcut icons)
• All common operations with files
• Support for SFTP and SCP protocols over SSH-1 and SSH-2
• Batch file scripting and command-line interface
• Directory synchronization in several semi or fully automatic ways
• Integrated text editor
• Support for SSH password, keyboard-interactive, public key and Kerberos (GSS) authentication
• Integrates with Pageant (PuTTY authentication agent) for full support of public key authentication
• Windows Explorer-like and Norton Commander-like interfaces.
• Optionally stores session information.
• Optionally supports standalone operation using a configuration file in place of registry entries, suitable for operation from removable media

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