Service Note
For security reasons, going forward please connect to
VPN from off campus locations before connecting to publish.yorku.ca.
SFTP software enables you to upload files from a computer to a web server using the Secure File Transfer Protocol. SFTP functionality is often built in to web authoring software, but it can be done using stand-alone SFTP software Its main function is safe copying of files between a local and a remote computer.
How do I get it?
- Download SFTP software (free)
- If you are in an off campus location then please connect to VPN first as per instructions in the following link: https://www.yorku.ca/computing/vpn-choice.html
- SFTP Settings for Central Web:
SFTP software, or web authoring software with built-in SFTP functionality, requires several settings be set correctly to be able to upload files to your Central Web account. Each setting is explained below:
Hostname |
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User name |
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Password |
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Port |
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How do I get help?
- Content you upload to /home/USERNAME/MyWebSite will appear on the Internet as http://www.yorku.ca/USERNAME/
- Contact askit@yorku.ca.