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Use Cyberduck Secure FTP Client

Modified on: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:06 AM

Introduction


Cyberduck can be used to upload and download files to and from Andrew File System (AFS) disk storage space. It can also be used for Linux/Unix systems to upload and download files.

Cyberduck supports the Secure File Transfer Protocol (sFTP).

This article provides a description of how to use Cyberduck.


Applicability


Cyberduck may be used by all users with a valid and active Campus Computing ID (CCID). It is especially useful for users who cannot map AFS file storage as a network or share drive.  


Procedure


Table of Contents


Installation

Windows

Mac

Setup


Installation:


Download the Cyberduck installer from https://cyberduck.io/download/

[Note: make sure to choose your operating system, Mac OS or Windows]

 

Windows:


1. Windows should download the installer called Cyberduck-Installer-7.3.1.32784.exe or similar
2. Double-click to run the installer, and follow the installation steps
3. Cyberduck will appear in your Start Programs menu


Mac:


1. Mac OS should download an archive file Cyberduck-7.3.1.32784.zip or similar
2. Double-click on the archive to copy Cyberduck into Finder > Downloads
3. Drag the Cyberduck icon into Finder > Applications from Downloads:



Setup:


1. Click on the Cyberduck icon to start Cyberduck

2. When the application opens, click on the Open Connection button in the top left corner of the application:



3. Enter the information below:



  • Set the protocol to SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
  • Host: gpu.srv.ualberta.ca
    • [Note: Host will add sftp:// automatically]
  • Port: 22
  • Username: 
    • [Note: your own CCID]
  • Password: your own CCID password
  • Click on Connect to log in


4. If you get a security key warning, select the option to always allow

5. Cyberduck will open to the root folder of your account

6. Double-click any folder to open it

7. Click on the action button to move files into or out of AFS from your local computer



6. Click Upload to open Windows Explorer or Mac Finder to choose files to upload to AFS

7. Make sure your highlight is inside the folder you wish to upload to, for example:



8. Downloaded files will go to the default Downloads folder on your local computer

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