FileZilla

Video Instructions

See video below.

More FileZilla tips

Written Instructions

  1. Go to https://filezilla-project.org and download the FileZilla Client for your operating system.
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  2. In the top-left corner, click File > Site Manager...
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  3. On the right-hand side, select STFP as the protocol
    Type tux.cs.drexel.edu in the Host field
    Enter your Drexel ID (abc123) in the User field
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  4. On the left-hand side, select and rename the site to a preferred name such as "tux". When done, click Connect.
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  5. Enter your Drexel password. Also, check the box to remember the password until FileZilla is closed.
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  6. You now have access to your Tux via FileZilla GUI
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Additional Tips

  1. You can drag-and-drop your files from your local computer to the remote Tux server.
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  2. You can also drag-and-drop from your remote Tux server to your local computer.
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  3. Be careful transferring files to locations that have a file with the same name. Determine if you want to overwrite this file.
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  4. To set your default text editor, go to Edit > Settings... in the top-left corner.
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    On the left-hand side, find and click on File editing. Click Use custom editor radio button > Browse...
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    Find your preferred text editor (Notepad++ recommended). Click Open > OK to save your changes.
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  5. To edit a file, right-click the file and click on View/Edit.
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    After you have finished editing and saving your file, you will get up a pop-up that the file has changed. Click Yes to update the file on the remote Tux server.
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