SFTP Settings - Central Web

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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?

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:

WinSCP Settings

Hostname
  • Where you enter the host name or IP address of the SFTP server to which you wish to connect.
  • For central web accounts type publish.yorku.ca

User name
  • Where you type your Central Web username.

Password
  • Where you type your Central Web password.

Port
  • If you are connecting to a secure (SFTP) server the port should be set to "22".

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.