FileZilla connection to SFTP storage

FileZilla is an open-source SFTP client that supports both password and SSH key authentication for connecting to Gcore SFTP storage. Download and install it from the FileZilla website before proceeding.

Site Manager setup

1. Open Site Manager

   Click the Site Manager icon in the top-left corner of the toolbar:

   
2. Create a new site

   In Site Manager, click New Site:

   
3. Name the site

   Enter a name for the site, then open the General tab on the right.

Connection configuration

Both authentication methods use the same base configuration — only the Logon Type field and the Key file step differ:

Field	Password	SSH key
Logon Type	Ask for password	Key file
Key file	Not required	Path to the private key file on the local machine

Complete the General tab fields:

1. Set the protocol

   In the Protocol field, select SFTP - SSH File Transfer Protocol.

2. Enter the hostname

   In the Host field, enter the hostname from the Details panel in the Gcore Customer Portal. To open it: go to Object Storages, click … next to the storage name, then select Details.

3. Set the port

   In the Port field, enter 2200.

4. Set the logon type

   Set Logon Type to Ask for password (password) or Key file (SSH key), as shown in the table above.

5. Enter the username

   In the User field, enter the Object Storage\User name shown in the Details panel.

6. Specify the key file (SSH key only)

   In the Key file field, specify the path to the private key file. An SSH key must be added to the storage beforehand.

7. Save and connect

   Click OK to save, then click Connect to open the connection.