Use FileZilla Secure FTP Client

Introduction

FileZilla 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.

FileZilla supports the Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP).

This article provides a description of how to use FileZilla.

Applicability

FileZilla 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

If FileZilla is already installed, and you are a PeopleSoft Dropbox User please visit this section.

Peoplesoft Dropbox Users

Installation:

Download the FileZilla installer from https://filezilla-project.org/download.php?type=client

[Note: your operating system, Mac OS or Windows, should be detected automatically]

Windows:

1. Windows should download the installer called FileZilla_3.48.0_win64_sponsored-setup.exe or similar

2. Double-click to run the installer, and follow the installation steps

3. FileZilla will appear in your Start Programs menu

Mac:

1. Mac OS should download an archive fled FileZilla_3.48.0_macosx-x86.app.tar.bz2FileZilla_3.48.0_macosx-x86.app.tar.bz2 or similar

2. Double-click on the archive to copy FileZilla into Finder > Downloads

3. Drag FileZilla icon into Finder >Applications from Downloads:

Setup:

1. Click on the FileZilla icon to start FileZilla

2. When the application opens, enter the information below:

Host: gpu.srv.ualberta.ca
- [Note: Host will add sftp:// automatically]
Username:
- [Note: your own CCID]
Password: your own CCID password
Port: 22
Click on Quickconnect to log in

3. As you log in, you will be prompted whether to save your password in FileZilla:

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

5. The application will display five panes, and the bottom four will resemble Windows Explorer or Mac Finder:

Pane 1 is a list of transactions performed by FileZilla; you may ignore it
Pane 2 is a list of the folders on your local computer
Pane 3 is a list of the folders on AFS
Pane 4 is a list of the files in the selected folder in pane 2
Pane 5 is a list of the files in the selected folder in pane 3

6. Click on the folders in panes 2 and 3 to view the files in each folder

7. To copy files from your computer to AFS, drag and drop them from pane 4 to pane 5

8. To copy files from AFS to your computer, drag and drop them from pane 5 to pane 4

PeopleSoft Dropbox Users

1. The first time you log in using FileZilla, you will be in your personal AFS account. Your current path or location, or path, will be similar to one marked here:

2. To find your dropbox project, double click on ualberta.ca

Scroll down, and double click on software
Scroll down, and double click on win95 (or win2000)
Scroll down, and double click on psoft
Scroll down, and double click on dropbox
Scroll down, and double click on your project folder

4. Now your path should look like this:

You will be able to open your folders and subfolders by double-clicking them here

5. Save this path as a bookmark in FileZilla for future use by clicking on the FileZilla menu, and then Bookmarks, and then Add bookmark…

6. Choose a name for your Bookmark, and click OK:

7. To use your Bookmark, you will need to log into AFS again. You can use the Quickconnect menu to login quickly:

8. Then activate your bookmark from the Bookmarks menu